Canine Companions for Independence (CC4I), a national nonprofit providing assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, reports in a press release that Brodie II, an assistance dog raised by a Manassas woman, was recently placed with a U.S. wounded veteran enrolled in a new joint study program with the Veterans Administration and CC4I.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016.

People from across the county will have their first opportunity to discover, inspect and try out the new Prince William County Public Schools Aquatics Center at a free grand opening celebration, Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March of Dimes is working to provide education and is advocating for funding to provide more resources to combat Zika and has launched a new #ZAPzika campaign (short for Zika Awareness and Protection).

The US Transportation Security Agency (TSA) reports that its officers discovered a record breaking 81 firearms this week in carry-on bags around the nation Aug. 12-18. Of the 81 firearms discovered, 70 were loaded and 31 had a round chambered.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians share responsibilities to ensure safety on the road. For example, motorists must pass bicyclists at a reasonable speed and at least 3 feet to the left of the cyclist. Bicyclists must obey all traffic laws. Pedestrians should wear reflective clothing and must walk, jog or run on the side of the road facing traffic.

Effective Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, the Saturday trash and recycling collection at the Old Nokesville Elementary School will move to the new Nokesville School located at 12375 Aden Road.