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Woodbridge woman sentenced to prison for drug-trafficking

Published May 20, 2019 at 4:36PM | Updated May 21, 2019 at 9:48AM

ALEXANDRIA – A Woodbridge woman was sentenced today to five years in prison for buying and selling wholesale quantities of high-grade methamphetamine.

According to court documents, Nina Booher, 36, bought pounds of methamphetamine for redistribution to her customers in Northern Virginia. Beginning in early 2018, Booher was buying pounds of methamphetamine every two or three weeks from her boyfriend and co-conspirator, Matthew Colby Cochran. Then, when she learned the identity of her boyfriend’s supplier, who was based in New York, she started buying methamphetamine directly from the supplier.

Schools

Hylton automotive students rebuild Jeep

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 20, 2019 at 4:33PM

WOODBRIDGE — On May 16, students from C.D. Hylton High School’s automotive class completed the final touches of a rebuild project.

The project, which they’ve been working on since January, was to rebuild a 2002 Jeep.

Gerbil saved from Woodbridge house fire

By Potomac Local News

Published May 20, 2019 at 10:45AM | Updated May 20, 2019 at 3:47PM

WOODBRIDGE — Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at 15010 Illinois Road in Woodbridge at 9:50 p.m. Sunday.

Fire crews arrived on scene and found smoke. After locating and speaking with the residents of the house, firefighters found a fire in the first-floor laundry room.

‘Kaiser South’ hub will be focus of community meeting

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 20, 2019 at 3:50AM | Updated May 20, 2019 at 8:17AM

WOODBRIDGE — Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson is holding a community meeting about Kaiser Permanente coming to the Eastern end of Prince William County.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Fellowship House on 12800 Harbor Drive in Lake Ridge.

Politics

Franklin picks up multiple endorsements in Woodbridge race

By Potomac Local News

Published May 17, 2019 at 1:18PM

Franklin

WOODBRIDGE — A political newcomer in Prince William County has turned the heads of some established Democrats in the region.

Margaret Franklin is running to unseat fellow Democrat and Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi in a June 11 Primary Election.

Features

Health and Wellness Expo planned at Freedom High School

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 15, 2019 at 8:19PM

WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge residents can learn about living healthy at a free Health and Wellness Expo at Freedom High School.

The members of Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (PWCAC DST) in collaboration with Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) are hosting this expo on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Features

Ruth Monaco, of Woodbridge, is turning 106 on Wednesday

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 13, 2019 at 5:13PM

WOODBRIDGE – An assisted living community is hosting a 106th birthday celebration for one of its residents.

HarborChase of Prince William Commons will be celebrating Ruth Monaco’s birthday at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Suspect in custody after body found on Alps Drive

By Potomac Local News

Published May 13, 2019 at 4:01AM | Updated May 13, 2019 at 7:18AM

WOODBRIDGE — Police now have a man in custody after a body was found in Woodbridge late last month.

On May 10, detectives from the Prince William police Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection to the death of a 23-year-old Washington D.C. man, identified as Angelo Kadro Blakeney.

Features

Neabsco Regional Park, boardwalk set to open June 1

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 10, 2019 at 4:44PM

WOODBRIDGE — Woodbridge has a boardwalk, and it’ll soon be open to the public.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently voted to combine the Julie J. Metz Wetlands Park, the Rippon Lodge Historic Property, Kings Highway, the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, and Rippon Landing Neighborhood Park.

Business

Eley named general manager of JCPenney Potomac Mills

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 10, 2019 at 3:56PM

The JCPenney at Potomac Mills mall named Woodbridge resident Brittany Eley its new general manager.

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