PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

Rarely do we consider these fireworks as harmful even deadly; yet, fireworks are one of the biggest fire dangers to people and property. In a typical year, there are more U.S. fires reported on Independence Day than on any other day, accounting for 2 out 5 fires, more than any other cause of fires.

Schools must apply by July 10 for students to work on projects that would be hands-on experience generating electricity from the sun. Four schools will be selected to receive solar panels. Pilot program includes educational materials and special training for teachers.

Route 28 (Nokesville Road) between Bristow Village Boulevard and Battalion Square will be closed in both directions Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights so that crews can install a storm sewer line, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

For the first time, Liberty High School seniors and juniors in Fauquier County may take a one-semester course on geographic information systems (GIS) and other geospatial technology while earning college credit from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.

Watch for signs about road closings and detours as work progresses on Vint Hill Road and VA Rt. 28.

Manassas City Public Schools Education Foundation (MCPSEF) scholarship winners were announced, and MCPS staff and teachers were recognized for excellence in education May 28.

NOAA Fisheries announces that a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area - DMA) has been established 35 nautical miles ESE of Nantucket to protect an aggregation of 3 right whales sighted in this area on May 28.

There’s still time to earn college credits this summer. Northern Virginia Community College offers a six-week summer session that starts June 29 and ends Aug. 9. Students must register by 11:59 p.m. June 28.