Driving a fire truck requires patience, care and special training for Prince William County volunteers. Here, Allen LaGrave, a technician with the Antioch Fire & Rescue Station, is shown in a truck. This man drives his vehicle with care.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Oct. 3, 2011

Streets will be full on Haymarket Day, Sept. 17. Ideally, this will help fill the shelves at the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, which will be open and taking nonperishable and monetary donations throughout the day Sept. 17.

Temporary emergency housing for Prince William County VA residents who lost their homes or had to evacuate due to flooding Sept. 8-9 has been established at the recreation center in Dale City, VA.

Manassas's Stonewall Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad held a 110-story stair climb to remember the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Proceeds from the climb benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. More than 100 volunteer and career firefighters spent the morning climbing so people never forget that day and the people who died. Before the actual climb began, participants and planners gathered together for a prayer and a moment of silence to remember the men and women who died a decade ago trying to save others. Photo by Kathy Sansone

September is National Preparedness Month. Emergency coordinators in the City of Manassas advise setting aside emergency supplies, making a family emergency plan and staying informed about local conditions. Here's how.

American Red Cross says local blood donors are urgently needed because 60+ blood drives have had to be cancelled due to the impact of Hurricane Irene.

Prince William County Schools requires parents and students to attend concussion training before students can even try out for sports, regardless of whether they are contact or noncontact sports.