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Prince William Chamber recognizes Didlake for community service

Published March 6, 2023 at 12:00PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Didlake, a nonprofit that connects people with disabilities to employment and community engagement opportunities, received the Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Agnes L. Colgan Community Service Award for Health and Human Services.

The chamber presented Didlake with the award, which honors 501(c) 3 organizations making a demonstrable positive contribution to the quality of life in the Greater Prince William region, during the Chamber’s Business Awards dinner held Thursday, February 28, 2023 at the Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club in Gainesville.

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Prince William Summer Camp registration begins March 7

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published March 3, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Prince William County announced that registration for its summer camps would begin on March 7, 2023.

All children between three and 17 years old are eligible for registration.

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Dog walkers should be on look-out for crime, say police

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published March 1, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

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Citizens who witness suspicious activity should report it to the non-emergency line at 703-792-6500 or dial 911 to report a crime in progress.

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Stafford names new IT director

By Bekah Whittacre

Published February 28, 2023 at 1:39PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

The department maintains county government computers and the network in which they share information via email and other applications. It’s also responsible for maintaining the county’s GIS mapping services used by the planning department.

Harrison comes to the county government after working in a similar role at Geico, Inc.

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Body found in trash truck at West Ox Road transfer station

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published February 28, 2023 at 7:48AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

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While they haven’t identified the body, police told PLN they observed no signs of trauma in the victim.

The body arrived at a landfill on West Ox Road by trash truck on Monday, February 27, 2023.

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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in North Stafford 1 of 3 to open

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published February 23, 2023 at 2:30PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, known for its cheesesteaks and turkey subs opened a new location in North Stafford at 44 Mine Road.

The new shop will also provide over 10 new jobs to the Stafford community.

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2 Woodbridge instructors nominated for teacher of the year

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published February 23, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Woodbridge Senior High School has nominated Joel Shapiro and Nathan Yohn for Prince William County’s Teacher of the Year Award.

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Take Me Home Tuesday Kitty: Frosted Flakes (not in a bowl)

By Bekah Whittacre

Published February 21, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Our pet for this week is Frosted Flakes.

Frosted Flakes was transferred to us from Sweet Virginia Barn Cats in June of last year, along with her three other siblings. One by one all of her siblings have gone home, leaving her as the only cereal kitten left. We can’t understand why she hasn’t been able to find a furever home. She is a spunky, adventurous kitten full of energy. Frosted spends most of her days greeting our visitors at her door, laying in the sun or playing with her roommates.

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Stafford kindergarten registration opens March 1

By Bekah Whittacre

Published February 20, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Kindergarten registration opens March 1 for Stafford County Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year! Parents and guardians of children who are five years old by September 30, 2023 are encouraged to complete the online registration process.

The following documents are required for enrollment:

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Stafford schools, VITA create first student-run tax prep program in Virginia

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published February 16, 2023 at 2:09PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:41AM

Colonial Forge students celebrate becoming IRS certified.

Stafford County Public Schools have partnered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant program to create the first student-run tax preparation program in Virginia.

The VITA grant program is an IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation for the under-served demographics such as persons with low-to-moderate income individuals, people with disabilities, the elderly, and those who speak limited English.