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Published April 24, 2012 at 9:25AM | Updated April 25, 2012 at 2:34PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A Prince William County elementary school teacher turned herself into police after being accused of not reporting sexual abuse ~~among students~~.

The alleged abuse ~~happened~~ was reported to the teacher by her students at Marumsco Elementary School in Woodbridge on March 30, police documents state. That’s when two students independently came to the teacher and reported the alleged abuse following a “Hugs and Kisses” presentation, a play coproduced in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Social Services. The play focuses on avoiding and reporting inappropriate situations.

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Nationals Back in Woodbridge after Washouts

By Potomac Local News

Published April 23, 2012 at 11:00AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Potomac Nationals return to Woodbridge tonight after a two-in-a-row wash out.

Rainy weather over the weekend forced the postponement of two games, on Saturday and Sunday, between the Salem Red Sox. Both games ill be made up later this season, stated Potomac Nationals spokesman Tim Swartz.

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What Should Go Here?

By Potomac Local News

Published April 23, 2012 at 7:50AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — At the top of a hill on U.S. 1 in Woodbridge, just past several car dealerships sits an open field and a closed fast food restaurant.

Now boarded up, the Burger King that once served customers along this busy highway has been closed for years. Unlike its counterpart at Tackett’s Mill in Lake Ridge, it shows no sign of coming back.

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KONY 2012 Signs Appear in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published April 21, 2012 at 3:39PM | Updated April 25, 2012 at 10:09AM

WORLDWIDE PROTEST SIGNS APPEAR IN WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The worldwide KONY 2012 protest has come to the Potomac Communities.

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Salem Tops Potomac 13-4

By Potomac Local News

Published April 20, 2012 at 9:00PM | Updated April 21, 2012 at 1:37AM

By Tim Swartz
Potomac Nationals

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Sean Coyle had a season-high six RBIs as the Salem Red Sox scored a season-high in runs and ended the Potomac Nationals three-game win streak with a 13-4 victory. Coyle combined with Christian Vasquez and Drew Hedman to drive in twelve of Salem’s thirteen runs.

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HOV Lanes to Close this Weekend, Again Next Week

By Potomac Local News

Published April 20, 2012 at 12:32PM | Updated April 25, 2012 at 10:10AM

Commuters use a busy Interstate 95 near Woodbridge on a weekday morning. (Mary Davidson)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A portion of the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes will close again tonight and tomorrow as work on the 95 Express Lanes project ramps up.

The HOV express lanes facility is normally open to southbound drivers Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Tonight and tomorrow beginning at 11 p.m., however, the lanes will close from Franconia-Springfield Parkway to Va. 234 in Dumfries as crews complete test boring work.

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Rock Star Bandit Hits Pizza Shop

By Potomac Local News

Published April 20, 2012 at 11:22AM

(Photo: Prince William police)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A delivery pizza restaurant was robbed by a man wearing a Kiss mask Wednesday night.

The robber walked in at 8:42 p.m. to the delivery location at 16693 River Ridge Boulevard off U.S. 1 near Dumfries, displayed a handgun and demanded money, according to police documents.

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Hylton High School Celebrates 20 Years

By Potomac Local News

Published April 18, 2012 at 10:01PM | Updated April 23, 2012 at 7:58AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Staff and alumni will celebrate Hylton High School’s 20-year anniversary at a Hylton family homecoming on Saturday, April 28 at the school. The ticket price of $40 per person includes dinner catered by Carrabba’s, appetizers, and soft drinks. Guests will be able to take a walk down memory lane as they view the Hylton Museum displays of artifacts gathered over 20 years, as well as enjoy video footage of events since 1991. All four Hylton High School principals, former and current, will join the special occasion. Hylton High School is located at 14051 Spriggs Road in Woodbridge.

The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m., and finally dancing. A band of four current faculty members, whom guests will recognize, have been rehearsing for several months to provide a musical performance to remember.

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