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

Virginia Department of Corrections Director Harold Clarke has announced this year’s plans to monitor sex offenders under probation and parole supervision throughout the Commonwealth on Halloween night.

The date by which an absentee ballot must be requested for the Nov. 4 election was incorrect in the page 1 story in the Oct. 24 edition of the Manassas Observer. It should be Oct. 28 - NOT Nov. 28. The newspaper regrets the error.

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 2nd. As you turn your clocks back, Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue reminds residents to change the battery in their smoke alarm. Smoke alarms provide early warning–allowing you time to escape a home fire.

Halloween falls on a Friday this year, which could lead to more partying and drinking than usual. Prince William Police Officer Shawn Gallagher said police have a plan to crack down on those who drive under the influence.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Monday, Oct. 27, 2014.

irginia Department of Transportation will host a community information meeting regarding the reconstruction of the I-66 and US 15 interchange (Exit 40) in Prince William County Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Battlefield High School, 15000 Graduation Drive in Haymarket.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that starting today, Monday, October 27, the Virginia Department of Health will actively monitor the health of all travelers arriving from the countries of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, which are battling an unprecedented Ebola outbreak. This effort will build on extensive outreach and monitoring already underway by the state health department and the local health districts.