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PW Board cuts roads budget

5/14/2008

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to cut the county’s transportation budget in order to avoid increasing automobile decal fees. Two weeks ago, supervisors rejected a plan to increase decal fees by $14 for cars. That fee hike would have raised $4 million for the transportation budget, which has been hurting because of a slowdown in home sales. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Stonewall Jackson HS 5K to benefit teacher's family

5/15/2008

The staff of Stonewall Jackson High School is hosting a 5K race on Saturday, May 31st for the benefit of Matthew Costis. Matthew is the 8-year-old son of Tom Costis, a special education teacher at Stonewall. In early February, Matthew was diagnosed with a rare, extremely serious type of brain cancer. He has undergone several surgeries, radiation treatments, and will soon begin chemotherapy for a period of six months to two years. The Stonewall family has been offering aid to the family through a variety of fund raising activities and the 5K race will be their most ambitious event. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Police reports: 5-14

5/1/2008

Arrests and incidents reported by police on May 14. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Kaine tries to sell tax hike

5/14/2008

It seemed like a long shot, but Gov. Tim Kaine (D) was in Woodbridge on Tuesday night, trying to sell voters on his plan to improve transportation with a series of tax increases.The governor hosted a town hall meeting at the Ferlazzo Building, the first stop on a statewide tour aimed at drumming up support for his transportation plan before a June 23 special session of the General Assembly. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Battlefield out slugs Stonewall 13-3

5/14/2008

While the Battle of Bull Run was, in fact, a closely-contested battle on the softball diamond, Battlefield used the slaughter rule to top Stonewall on the baseball field last Friday. The home-team Bobcats won 13-3 on senior night. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Bobcat softball team clinches first place in district

5/14/2008

Playing the odds is the same in softball as it is in gambling: it does not always work. Battlefield first-baseman Shannon Cleary presented that fact to Stonewall Jackson coach Jason Koch Friday night in Haymarket as part of the Bobcats’ 4-3 senior-night victory. Cleary delivered the game-winning run with a fly-out to left field that gave senior pitcher Megan Sutphin time to tag up from third base and score. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Stonewall Jackson HS 5K to benefit teacher's family

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Bobcat softball team clinches first place in district

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Battlefield pounds Culpeper 19-5 in girls lax quarter finals

5/14/2008

Battlefield drubbed Culpeper in the first round of the Cedar Run District playoffs last Friday in Haymarket by a 19-5 margin, ending the Blue Devilette's season. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Horse Sporting Calendar

5/13/2008

MAY 15 Tri-County Feeds nutrition seminar, 7-9 p.m., Nutrena's Dan Snively on feeding the high performance horse, Marshall, free, refreshments served, (540) 364-1891 | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Horses and people Briefs

5/13/2008

Party date change The Virginia Point-to-Point Association awards party will be held Sunday June 1 starting at 5 p.m. at Great Meadow in The Plains. The event is free; season-end winners in all categories in the point-to-point series will be recognized. For details, log onto www.CentralEntryOffice.com or call (540) 253-5001. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Battlefield Girls Lax Advances in District Tournament

5/8/2008

The Battlefield girls lacrosse team defeated Culpeper 19-5 Thursday in the first round of the district playoffs. They now advance to play Osbourn Park in the semi-finals Monday at 7:00PM at Liberty High School in Bealeton. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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