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🌱 Patch AM: Lorton principal accused of turning school funds into personal spending money

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In today's newsletter:

  • Lorton principal accused of turning school funds into personal spending money

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former principal charged with embezzling $8,000 in school funds for 'personal expenses,' Fairfax County police say (wtop.com) — A Lorton resident and former Hayfield Secondary School principal has been charged with felony embezzlement after Fairfax County police say he used nearly $8,000 in school funds for personal expenses. He turned himself in, was released on unsecured bond, and has been suspended while detectives continue investigating and seek additional information from the public.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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