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Four Years Prison for Fairfax Station Man
He planned to have sex with a minor.
A 67-year-old Fairfax Station man was sentenced last week to more than four years in federal prison. The punishment followed George Ronald Marion’s conviction for crossing state lines to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, plus possession of child pornography.
Former Teacher Convicted of Child Porn Charges
A former special-education teacher at Poplar Tree Elementary has been convicted in federal court of two child-pornography charges.
Fenn Convicted of Child Porn Charges
A former special-education teacher at Poplar Tree Elementary has been convicted in federal court of two, child-pornography charges. He is Robert C. Fenn, 27, of Emerald Chase Drive in Oak Hill.
Eyes on the Prize: Angel Fund Goals
Angel Fund President Lu Ann McNabb thought of Reema Samaha as a daughter so, for her, the annual Remembrance Cabaret for Reema is personal. It also raises money for a cause hoping to help young people deal with mental-health issues, thereby averting any future tragedies like the one at Virginia Tech.
Bishop Ireton Awarded at Cappies Gala
Props and special effects recognized
Area schools garnered a variety of awards at the 14th annual Cappies Gala, Sunday night, June 9, at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Bishop Ireton High School won two Cappies.
Alliance Offers Summer Workshops
The Alliance Theatre has a 10-year tradition of working with young people in the arts, and it’s continuing this summer.
Church, School Provide Food for Students
Not everyone in Fairfax County has enough food to eat. And many students receiving free and reduced-price lunches in school go hungry over the weekend.
Eight Months Prison for Fairfax Man
Fairfax resident Peter Kim has been sentenced to eight months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He was also ordered to pay his share of the more than $700,000 lost by financial institutions because of his part in a $1.5 million mortgage-fraud scheme.
‘I Put It in God’s Hands’
Looking at her husband’s badly damaged police cruiser, with the rear end demolished and the passenger side caved in, affected Beverly Akhavan profoundly.
New Elementary and High School Proposed for This Part of County
Many elementary and high schools in the local area are either overcrowded or full to the brim. But relief — although far off — is on the way in the form of a new elementary school and a new high school.
CAC Honors Auxiliary Officer
Thad Palmer praised for his dedication.
APO Palmer was honored as that station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Officer of the Month.
Community Comes Through for School’s Food Drive
On Fridays, these children could go to Centreville’s food-storage area and people would fill their backpacks with weekend snacks.
Zombie Slouch Will Help Sick Children
Centreville Day is presenting the first annual Zombie Slouch 5K Run and Walk, on Saturday, Oct. 20, outside Colin Powell Elementary, 13340 Leland Road in Centreville.
Fairfax: Week in Fairfax
Weekly happenings in Fairfax
Alexandria Letter: Battling Invasive Plants
Letter to the Editor
With regards to invasive plant management in Monticello Park, it is a mystery to me as to how some people can self identify as “avid birders” and have no awareness of the importance of a healthy eco-system made up of diverse native plants.
Chantilly High Students Win State-wide Teen Stylin' Awards
Chantilly High students Mia Rickenbach and Diana Tsoy won design awards recently in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Teen Stylin’ program. Both created dresses based on museum works of art.
Guevara Wins GOP’s Nod
A 16-vote victory to become Republican candidate for supervisor.
It’ll be John Guevara vs. Kathy Smith in the upcoming race to represent the Sully District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Letter: Many To Thank
Letter to the Editor
On Saturday, April 25, the 5th annual Centreville International Showcase was held at the Centreville United Methodist Church to celebrate the diversity and share the many cultures that make up of our unique community.
15 Cappie Nominations For Local Schools
The 2014-15 Cappie nominations for high-school theater were announced Monday night, with two local schools garnering a total of 15 nominations. Fairfax High received nine nods for “Big: The Musical,” and Paul VI got six for its play, “The Miracle Worker.”
Phony Stamps in Fairfax: Two Years Probation
A local businessman has been sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay tens of thousands of dollars in restitution to the U.S. Postal Service. He is Brian Kim, 38, of Fairfax.