The Lake Ridge community is home to over 7,000 residents who enjoy playgrounds, tot lots, tennis courts, basketball courts, and swimming pools. Wendy Boone would like to add one more outdoor feature to the community - a bike and skateboard park.

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.

In declaring a state of emergency, the governor authorizes state agencies to identify and position resources for quick response anywhere they are needed in Virginia. This action does not apply to individuals or private businesses.

The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring up to 300 Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force on state active duty for possible assistance with the state’s severe weather response operations.

Windy, winter days are still ahead, and the City of Manassas Public Works suggests these curbside trash tips that can help customers make trash pick-up a little easier and help keep a lid on their curbside trash.

Trash collection in the City of Manassas has been suspended for Tuesday, Feb. 17, due to snow. Call the Manassas Trashline at 703-257-8252 or check http://www.manassascity.org/trash for trash information.

We would like to let all of our Community Center Patrons know that due to the inclement weather this morning, the Community Center will open at 10:30am. Please note, all AM classes and Preschool will be cancelled.

Prince William County Service Authority (PWCSA) has announced plans to hold a second open house on the Occoquan Forest water and sewer construction project. The information event will be held on Monday, Jan. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at its Woodbridge headquarters, at 4 County Complex Court, on the county government site off Prince William Parkway.