PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

"World Spay Day" is Tuesday, Feb. 24 and the Prince William County Animal Shelter is offering that any cat or dog adopted out on that date will be spayed or neutered at no charge to the new owner.

Prince William County Fire and Rescue reported Feb. 18 that on Monday, Feb. 16 at approximately 5:30 p.m. fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 6200 block of Occoquan Forest Drive in Manassas.

Manassas residents who would like to have a conversation about a Manassas City matter are invited to "Coffee with Your Councilman" Ian Lovejoy on Saturday, Feb. 28. from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Ground Central Station, 9250 Main Street, in Old Town Manassas. Lovejoy said it is an opportunity to talk about city government and support a small local business at the same time.

On Tuesday, February 16th at approximately 5:30 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a tent fire located in the 14100 block of Minnieville Road in Woodbridge. Upon arrival, fire and rescue units discovered an adult male residing in the woods with burns to his hands and front of his body.

While there is no legal requirement in Prince William County to do so, residents and businesses are encouraged to remove snow from sidewalks, if they are able.

GMS Gymnastics will host Flip for the Fight this weekend from Friday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. through Sunday, Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. at the NOVA Fieldhouse located at 14810 Murdock Street in Chantilly. This is the sixth annual event since its inception 2009. Some 1400 athletes are expected. The general public is invited. Tickets at the door are $5-$10.

I cannot tell you how often I have heard the above phrase from parents, politicians, and yes, educators themselves. Parents, usually those with formal education, like me, expressed sorrow for me during my principal era saying, "If only parents did their jobs!" My response, "Most do."