Micron Corporation, PWC Public Works and PWC Parks are sharing the American Public Works Association spotlight for a watershed restoration project along Neabsco Creek. Micron put up the funds to purchase and install an in-creek trash collection system known as a Bandalong. “Marine debris and trash in our waterways have been a growing environmental issue. People are looking for solutions other than volunteer cleanups,” PWC Environmental Specialist Tim Hughes said. “It’s much safer and easier. All the trash gets collected in the Bandalong.”

Manassas City Council has accepted a $1.4 million SAFER grant to expand firefighting capabilities by adding 12 new positions

Nokesville's Patriot High School and T. Clay Wood Elementary School banned together to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the adjacent schools. The June 28 ceremony drew a standing room only audience of students, staff, parents and guests, filling Patriot High School’s state-of-the-art auditorium. Many dignitaries attended the evening event as well. Here, students of T. Clay Wood, which will open in the fall, ready to cut the ribbon officially opening their school.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 30, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 29, 2011.

Drivers on Wellington Road, between VA 28 (Nokesville Road) and Dean Drive, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. will have to take a detour on July 5, 6 and 7. The detour is part of the VA 28 overpass construction in this area. Message boards inform drivers of the area of the upcoming closure.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 28, 2011.

Nonprofit SERVE is in need of donations during the summer months, which is a time when donations typically fall off a bit.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 27, 2011.