By Kristina Schnack Kotlus
Schools and Education Reporter
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Children under age five in Prince William County, Manassas City and Manassas Park areas will benefit from a new school readiness initiative called Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William.
By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com
STAFFORD, Va. –– Commonwealth’s Attorney candidate Eric Olsen faced a chili crowd Sunday evening.
STAFFORD, Va. – – Northern Virginia’s fight against the invasive Emerald Ash Borer continues.
The beetle, an intruder from Asia, is a threat to the area’s ash trees and has been the focus of a statewide advertising campaign urging campers to only use firewood collected from their campsite. Not moving firewood prevents the spread of the bug, state officials said.
He may not have an Australian accent but Michael Shwedick is something like the Potomac Communities’ own version of the Crocodile Hunter.
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell is scheduled to appear at noon Thursday at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant at 3987 Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) at Boswell’s Corner in North Stafford.
Dudenhefer, a Republican, is currently the Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors and is vying to represent the newly shifted 2nd House District that includes portions of Woodbridge and North Stafford.
This camp is for Stafford County youth ages 7 – 13 and information about the camp and the registration process can be found at online, or call Deputy Earl Coffey at 540-658-4450.
-Bill Kennedy
OCCOQUAN, Va. –– A Prince William County Supervisor who is running unopposed held a campaign kickoff Sunday.
Republican Mike May said he’s made progress on the Board of County Supervisors over the past four years, and noted his vision to make Lake Ridge a more pedestrian friendly.
DUMFRIES, Va. — Virginia’s oldest, continuously chartered town has made some new hires.
A new town attorney, town planner/zoning administrator, new police officer and records management coordinator for the police department are the positions that have been filled.
By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. –– Nearly 100 Lost Dawgs found their way to three animal rescue facilities on Saturday.
Selik overpowered the Hillcats over six innings, allowing just four hits and striking out four with no walks. He allowed baserunners in five of his six innings, but induced two double plays and allowed just one runner to reach second base.
The Nats (44-49, 15-9) got the only run they needed in the first inning. After Soriano doubled to open the frame, Jeff Kobernus sacrificed him to third. Destin Hood then hit a sacrifice fly to center field that put Potomac in front 1-0.
