Feb. 13-19: Bank Robber Sentenced; Crossing Guard Struck by Car

Edward M. Andrews, who was convicted of robbing the Oakton BB&T and three other banks in Fairfax County, was sentenced to about 92 years in prison.

A crossing guard was struck while directing traffic near Flint Hill Elementary School as students headed to class. The driver was charged with failure to obey full time and attention.

Kären Rasmussen and Barb Brehm, a same-sex couple from Fairfax County residents, attempted to apply for a marriage license at the county courthouse on Valentine's Day.

General Assembly 2012:

• Legislation requiring school administrators to notify parents whenever a student commits a violation that could result in expulsion passed the state Senate with unanimous support. The bill now stands before the House of Delegates.
• Fairfax County teachers union members wore black Friday to protest General Assembly's actions regarding education this session.
• A House subcommittee tabled a bill that would have allowed hunting on private property on Sundays.

Del. Mark Keam (D-35th District) and U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly (D-11th District) were appointed to the Obama re-electon campaign's 'Virginia Truth Team.'

Oakton Patch profiled Eric Goins, an Oakton High senior who will be playing football for The Citadel next year.

Sports

Catch up on Oakton High's and Flint Hill School's athletics news, including title wins for the Cougar girls basketball and girls swim teams, on the Oakton Patch Sports page.