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Stafford County Public Schools are open for Kindergarten registration for the 2015-16 school year. If you have a child who turns 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2015, the time to sign up for kindergarten is now.
Kindergarten enrollment will be held from April 13 through May 15.
The Bottle Stop Wine Bar and Shop, located in Occoquan, offers a mixture of local artisan drinks and small tapas style food plates for a unique dining experience.
Owned by Emil and Kim Wigode, the wine bar opened up a year and a half ago.
Residents should expect to see increased lane closures in the coming months at the intersection of Route 1, Route 17 Business and Route 218 in Stafford’s Falmouth district.
The closures are a part of the $22.1 million dollar construction project being completed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), according to a VDOT release.
Christopher DiBenedetto, 32, of Prince William County, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison with an additional eight years and six months suspended for selling cocaine. The office of Attorney General Mark R. Herring announced the sentencing on April 10. DiBenedetto sold the drugs to confidential informants working at the direction of the Fairfax County Police Department.
DiBenedetto was also ordered to pay restitution of $4,950 and serve five years probation, according to a release by the attorney general’s office.
As Indiana moves forward with implementing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), Virginia may follow suit in the upcoming legislative session, which could have an impact on the state’s business climate.
The RFRA in Indiana will allow private companies to have legal cover and an option not to serve those whose sexual orientation or lifestyle does not align with a business owner’s religious beliefs.
Two Republicans seeking to lead the Prince William County Board of Supervisors sat down for a debate on Saturday.
Incumbent Corey Stewart faced newcomer Chris Crawford, and each discussed issues facing the county from tax bills, funding firefighters, to bringing new jobs to the region.
On May 16, Occoquan will be hosting a ‘Sail Occoquan’ board parade.
From 9:50 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be 10 to 12 boats led by a fire boat, parading along the Occoquan River, according to a release.
Early yesterday morning, Prince William police responded to a call in Woodbridge to investigate a shooting.
According to a Prince William police release, the victim, a 20-year old man, was walking towards a residence on Filarete Street with three other acquaintances to attend a party.
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According to a Prince William police release, the victim, Ruiz-Monchez, has been located.
She is currently receiving medical attention, said a release.