Virginia has become the second state ever to pass the one million mark in people registered to participate in the multistate earthquake drill, Drop, Cover and Hold On, with a week to go until the Great SouthEast ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.

Prince William County VA Fire Marshal’s Office is looking into the cause of an early morning trailer fire and the police department is investigating the deaths of three persons in that fire.

Local residents can safely dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, Oct. 26 at three area hospitals. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

The application period for Virginia residents seeking financial assistance for the 2013-2014 heating season through the Virginia Energy Assistance program opens on October 8 and continues through November 8.

Homeowners who need help with home repairs can find out the particulars and criteria an a 6:30 p.m. meeting in Manassas this Friday, Oct. 11.

ACTS (Action in Community Through Service) began overseeing management and operation of the Hilda M. Barg Homeless Prevention Center Oct. 1, through a contract with the Prince William County Department of Social Services.

Fauquier Health will host a “Conversation in Ethics: Mandatory Influenza Vaccination of Hospital Staff,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, in the Sycamore Room at Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton.

As of October 1st Inova will no longer be an in-network provider to those with Kaiser- Permanente coverage, according to an Inova press release.