Fauquier County Department of Agricultural Development and the Fauquier Livestock Exchange Board of Directors have been awarded a planning grant to aid in the development of a new abattoir in Marshall. The $9,800 grant, from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Planning Grant Program, will help to establish a management structure and strategic plan for the operation of the new meat-processing facility

Prince William County Va. Schools are evaluating new books for mathematics. Until Dec. 21, the public has a chance to review and comment on the proposed textbooks, which cover from kindergarten math to calculus.

Representatives of 335,000 United Methodists of the Virginia Conference will gather in Manassas Oct. 1 to discuss issues of immigration as it relates to their faith. The meeting was called by Bishop Charlene Kammerer.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Sept. 27, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Sept. 26, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Sept. 23, 2011.

Organic produce and gardening techniques will be the highlights of Stoney Lonesome's Farm Tour offerings, on Sept. 25 only from noon to 4 p.m.

Alpacas abound at Gainesville's Double "O" Good farm, which is again participating in the annual Wild Western Prince William County Farm Tour.

The Winery at La Grange in Haymarket offers bucolic views and possibly a look at wine in the process of being made. Plus, a musical duo will be playing Saturday afternoon.