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P-Nats Get Second Shutout Victory

By Potomac Local News

Potomac has now won 11 of their past 15 at Pfitzner Stadium and reached the .500 mark in home games at 22-22.

The matinee affair was eerily similar to Monday night’s ballgame. Potomac’s starter Adam Olbrychowski (3-5) worked out of early trouble and out-dueled his counterpart, Lynchburg righthander David Hale(1-4). The Nationals got a big hit in the early innings, relied on a trio of bullpen arms to shut down the Hillcats and prevent them from getting a single hit in 13 tries with runners in scoring position.

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2 Injured, 8 Cars Damaged in Commuter Lot Crash

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The driver of a 2007 Mercedes-Benz sedan pulled into the commuter lot off Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) and clipped the bumper of a 2003 Honda that was already parked in a row of other vehicles.

The Mercedes went on to strike a 1996 Mazda pickup injuring a 20-year-old male that was sitting inside the truck, said Virginia State Police Sgt. Les Tyler.

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On the Hunt for the Emerald Ash Borer

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Purple boxes have been hung along the sides of many roads in Northern Virginia to detect the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive Asian beetle that threatens the ash tree population. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

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.

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McDonnell to Appear at Globe and Laurel

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Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell

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.

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Unopposed May: We Won’t Take Anything for Granted

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Mike May kicks off his 2011 election bid. (Submitted)

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.

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Dumfries Makes New Hires

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David Moss has been hired to serve as Dumfries’ town planner/zoning administrator. (Submitted)

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.

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P-Nats Shut ‘Em Out

By Potomac Local News

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.

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Crime Watch: Man Shoots at Neighbor’s Dog

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Reckless Handling of a Firearm
On July 16th at 1:58PM, police responded to the 4600 block of Whitaker Pl in Woodbridge (22193) for a call of shots fired. The investigation revealed that the accused had fired a shotgun at a neighbor’s dog as it ran onto a community parking lot. Other people were nearby but not injured. The dog was also uninjured. The accused was arrested and charged.

Arrested:

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End of the Line for Borders

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During its final days, many flocked to Borders Books at Stafford Marketplace on final deals on books, movies and music. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Update
Borders says it will begin liquidating its assets as early as Friday and close all of its remaining stores, including a location in Woodbridge, by September, reports the Wall Street Journal.

 Original Post 4:55 p.m.
Woodbridge, Va. — The days appear to be numbered for the last remaining Borders book store in the Potomac Communities.

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