Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is the featured agency for the 2016 International Bridge Conference being held June 7-10 at The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a hotter than normal summer for much of the United States. On May 19, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center wrote: "The June-July-August 2016 temperature outlook indicates increased probabilities of above-normal temperatures across much of the continental U.S. ... The highest probabilities for above-normal temperatures are nearer the coasts."

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) and its 116 member banks throughout the state are urging older Virginians and their trusted caregivers to safeguard all personal information and stay alert to the common signs of financial abuse.

To be a part of the first Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, events in MD, PA or VA see http://www.chesapeakebay.net/takeaction/events

The American Red Cross is partnering with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor to urge eligible blood and platelet donors to give this June in honor of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.

Prince William County Police report Leroy Jesse SPRUILL, who was reported as missing and endangered Saturday, June 4 night, has been located and is safe.

Prince William County Police have posted a lookout for a missing person who may be in the area of Novant UVA PW Hospital in Manassas: Leroy Jesse SPRUILL is described as an black male, 77 years of age, 5'08”, 135lbs with grey hair and brown eyes. Mr. Spruill was last seen wearing a black hat with the presidential seal on it, a beige, blue or black jacket, and glasses.

The SCC staff report issued June 2 noted [pages 17-21] that the potential customer may have to pay the excess cost, estimated at $115 million, between constructing an overhead route down I-66 and placing the project underground as the local legislative delegation and overwhelming numbers of the public requested, according to a news release from Del. Bob Marshall.