Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a global provider of defense and aerospace systems, will invest $71 million to establish a 150,000-square-foot facility in James City County near Williamsburg. The company will invest an additional $30 million in other costs. Virginia successfully competed with two other states for the project, which will create 180+ new jobs, according to the governor. Va. officials pointed to a recent European trade mission as vital to the deal.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for May 11, 2011.

Food distributor Martin-Brower to expand in Prince William, creating Manassas facility

Prince William County Police Department's crime report May 10, 2011.

Farmers markets are open now, and others are opening soon, to provide locals with homegrown tomatoes, berries, corn and other produce. Some markets even have local vendors who sell their crafts and wares. Read all the details about local farmers' markets in the May 13 Manassas Observer. And, check out the list of area markets and when they're open.

Prince William County Police Department's May 9 Crime Report

No one hurt in a May 4 fire on Old Carolina Road in Gainesville

A fundraiser at Battlefield High School was held May 7 to raise funds for a new Gainesville library. Thousands of Legos were available for those who wanted to build something cool. Many youngsters came out to enjoy the day. They could bounce in the moonbounce, check out the many vendors, buy some used books or bid on more than 70 silent-auction items.

Shala Darwin, an elementary school counselor who loves her work with children, has been chosen "Counselor of the Year" by the Prince William Regional Counselors Association.