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Frey Offers A Look Ahead

Discusses what’s on tap for Fairfax County.

It’s a new year and it’s full steam ahead for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. And last week, Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) discussed what’s on the local horizon.

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Church To Present ‘High School Musical Jr.’

Centreville Presbyterian presents "High School Musical Jr."

One of the most popular movies in recent years is "High School Musical," and Centreville Presbyterian Church’s community theater is bringing the play to the local stage.

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Garrett Is Officer of the Quarter

Honored by Sully District police and citizens.

Receiving praise for her exceptional accomplishments as a Sully District police officer, PFC Lauretta Garrett was honored recently as that station’s Officer of the Quarter.

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Three Centreville Schools Holding PJammin Day

Event honors teen, supports childhood-cancer research.

The McCaffreys have only lived in the Centreville/Clifton area for a year, but the local community has already embraced this family with both arms. And on Friday, Feb. 3, three schools are holding PJammin Day in honor of 13-year-old Andrew McCaffrey, who’s currently battling bone cancer.

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Local Teen Battles Cancer

Liberty Middle student overcomes obstacles on road to recovery.

Lisa McCaffrey describes her son Andrew, 13, as “an active, social kid who enjoys movies, video and board games and just hanging out with his friends. He’s a Boy Scout, likes being out and about and is very caring — he has a big heart.”

Two Choral Events at Centreville High

The sounds of music will fill the air at two upcoming choral events at Centreville High. One features four a cappella groups and the other spotlights the school’s choir students.

Local Man Convicted of Marriage Fraud

Centreville resident Yong Hyon Kim, 50, pleaded guilty last week in federal court to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and making false statements to federal agents.

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WFCCA Backs Pohanka Proposal

Green measures at forefront of Chantilly Honda dealership.

If all goes well, the Pohanka Automotive Group will someday build a new Honda dealership in Chantilly. But it won’t just be another business selling cars — it’ll be one chocked full of green, environmentally friendly elements.

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Preston Mulford Is Mourned

Local family patriarch dies at 82.

Well-known in the local area, the Mulfords have lived and operated the Mulford School here for decades. But on Jan. 6, the family’s patriarch, Preston Mulford, died at age 82.

Getting Help for Teen Substance-Abusers

If teens want to obtain drugs or alcohol in the local area, it’s fairly easy for them to do so. But it’s also just as easy to get them help for their addictions.

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Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012

News briefs for Centreville and Chantilly.

The Horrors of Heroin Use

Three local residents share their stories.

It’s not easy to stand in public and bear one’s soul about life’s most tragic moments, but that’s what Tayler Gibson, Greg Lannes and Greg Richter did recently. Addressing the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), they described in detail how heroin had affected their lives.

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Chantilly High Presents Cinderella’s Untold Story

Children’s show is Jan. 27-29.

Although the story of Cinderella is one that’s well-known, leave it to Chantilly High to tell it in a new and hilarious way.

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Alliance Gets Several WATCH Nods

Nominated for community theater awards.

Two musical productions of the Centreville-based, community-theater company, The Alliance Theatre — “Hairspray” and “Little Shop of Horrors — have been nominated for a number of WATCH awards for last year's season.

An Elephant, a Bird and a Who

Stone Middle School presents ‘Seussical Jr.’

An Elephant, a Bird and a Who

Encore Offers Holiday Extravaganza

Mutliple performances at NOVA and GMU.

Encore Offers Holiday Extravaganza

Encore Offers Holiday Extravaganza

Mutliple performances at NOVA and GMU.

Encore Offers Holiday Extravaganza

An Elephant, a Bird and a Who

Stone Middle School presents ‘Seussical Jr.’

An Elephant, a Bird and a Who

Heroic Adventure at Rocky Run

Rocky Run Middle presents ‘Stefanie Hero.’

Heroic Adventure at Rocky Run

Heroic Adventure at Rocky Run

Rocky Run Middle presents ‘Stefanie Hero.’

Heroic Adventure at Rocky Run

New Children’s Show Set for Chantilly High

New Children’s Show Set for Chantilly High

Students Win Cappie Awards

Students Win Cappie Awards

Westfield's 'Ho-Ho Holiday Shows'

Westfield's 'Ho-Ho Holiday Shows'

Woman Pleads Guilty to 3 Offenses

Woman Pleads Guilty to 3 Offenses

Girls Give High Marks To Program

Girls Give High Marks To Program

2nd Talk on Immigration

2nd Talk on Immigration

Westfield High Presents 'Ho-Ho Holiday Shows'

Westfield High Presents 'Ho-Ho Holiday Shows'

Woman Pleads Guilty to 3 Offenses

Woman Pleads Guilty to 3 Offenses

Chantilly High Presents 'A Christmas Carol'

Chantilly High Presents 'A Christmas Carol'

Encouraging Female Engineers

Chantilly Academy offers all-girls course in engineering.

Encouraging Female Engineers

Christmas at Chantilly High

Tiny Tots, Holiday Spectacular Shows, Dec. 12-14.

Christmas at Chantilly High

Litzenberger is Appointed To Planning Commission

Litzenberger is Appointed To Planning Commission

2008 Principal of Year

Brian Hull of Colin Powell Elementary is honored.

2008 Principal of Year

ONC: Filling Holiday Dreams

ONC: Filling Holiday Dreams

Stone's 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Stone's 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Making the Holidays Bright

Our Neighbor's Child provides clothes, toys for local families.

Making the Holidays Bright

Suspended Sentences for Sports Betting Operation

Suspended Sentences for Sports Betting Operation

Bull Run Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day

Bull Run Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day

40 Months Prison for Brian Kennedy

Father of teen who killed police is sentenced.

40 Months Prison for Brian Kennedy

Caputo Victorious in 67th

Caputo Victorious in 67th

The Wiz

The Wiz

Fall Choral Concert at Chantilly High

Fall Choral Concert at Chantilly High

Shining a Spotlight On Chantilly High

Shining a Spotlight On Chantilly High

WFCCA Gives OK to Commerce Bank Plan

WFCCA Gives OK to Commerce Bank Plan

Fall Choral Concert a Chantilly High

Fall Choral Concert a Chantilly High

Suspended Jail Sentence

Suspended Jail Sentence

High-Tech Command Center

First look inside Public Safety/Transportation Operations Center.

High-Tech Command Center

Mount Olive Baptist Gets First Approval

Church plans to build new sanctuary.

Mount Olive Baptist Gets First Approval

The Year in Review

A look back at top news stories of '06

The Year in Review

'Finding' Money

Four local delegates discuss need for state funding for transportation.

'Finding' Money