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Oct. 3-9: Jury Finds Dela Rosa Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Election news on the sheriff's, at-large school board and the 36th Delegate District races

A jury in the death of her 2-year-old granddaughter. Dela Rosa was found guilty of throwing Angelyn Ogdoc over a Tysons Corner walkway last November.

Republicans say Sheriff Stan Barry's is illegal, though Fairfax County Attorney David Bobzien says that Barry can participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program and legally run for office again.

Patch sent questions for each of the at-large school board candidates to answer. Each day, a candidate's answers will be published. So far, the submissions from , and have been published.

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in a forum Friday, taking on topics such as transportation, public education and abortion clinics.

Oakton resident presented her fifth production of the show at George Mason University.

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The Virginia Department of Historic Resources named . The distinction comes in the same month the schoolhouse is celebrating being named on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places earlier this year. Celebrate Vale will be hosted at the schoolhouse Oct. 15 from noon to 4 p.m.

Waples Mill Elementary , which asks each student to create a chalk drawing of their definition of peace.

: Oakton resident John Cochran continues his journey on "Survivor: South Pacific," this week

SPORTS

Oakton field hockey: The Cougars added two wins to its record. The first came against Robinson after the Cougars . The second was , with the Cougars coming out on top with a goal from Kara Leonard with 4:55 left on the clock.

β€” an annual event that raises money for Side-Out Foundation, which helps fund breast cancer research β€” during its match against Madison.

Flint Hill volleyball . Both teams are volleyball powerhouses among the independent schools, but both are also in rebuilding years. Flint Hill won both matches last year, but Good Counsel had its revenge in their win Tuesday.

The Husky football team against the No. 1-ranked Bishop Ireton Cardinals on Friday.


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