Dog abandonment and brandishing of a firearm reported to Prince William County Police.

The two candidates to complete the eight-year term of the late Michele McQuigg as Clerk of the Prince William Circuit Court (includes Manassas and Manassas Park) agree on many of the changes and improvements they would like to see in the Clerk's office. What they strongly disagree on is which of them is more qualified to make those changes happen.

Prince William Conservation Alliance will conduct Land Use 101, "a (free) workshop for homeowners, civic groups, realtors, students, and others interested in planning for a bright future" on Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Prince William County Police Department's crime log for Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

The next generation of automotive technicians and mechanics is learning the ropes at Northern Virginia Community College's Automotive Program at the Manassas Campus. Instructor Gary Phares said a recent donation of $30,000+ worth of auto parts will give NOVA students experience with the type of parts they would find on the job.

Virginia Department of Transportation urges drivers to avoid southbound I-95 in Dale City for two weekends, April 29-May 1 and May 5-8, as lanes will be closed for bridge deck repair. Congestion and delays are expected to be extensive.

The lives and service of 17 law enforcement officers who lived or served in Prince William County and died in the line of duty between 1922 and 2016 will be honored during a memorial and tribute service and candlelight vigil May 8 in Woodbridge.

While Prince William County Schools are closed April 10-14, Prince William County road crews will continue working along sections of Va. 28 corridor for roadwork and shoulder widening.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative crews are going into their second day of restoring service to customers who lost power during the powerful thunderstorm on Thursday, April 6, according to a NOVEC news release.