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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs

Determining where leaves can be left alone and where cleanup is necessary can help you strike a reasonable compromise between yard maintenance and land stewardship. Although the advice comes from a Stafford County news release, it is applicable here too,

Dominion Virginia Power says it is prepared for the extra-cold weather

A Dominion Virginia Power spokesman says the power company has done a preemptive check of its system and equipment to ensure it is able to meet the anticipated increase in demand for electricity in light of the very cold weather forecast. Also offered are comfort tips for customers.

Power line town hall for Gainesville-Haymarket rescheduled to Jan. 12

Delegate Bob Marshall has rescheduled the Gainesville/Haymarket area Town Hall Meeting that was scheduled for January 6th which had to be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Delegate Marshall’s January 6 Town Hall in Haymarket CANCELLED

Delegate Bob Marshall’s Legislative Town Hall has been cancelled tonight because of the closing of all Prince William County schools for the evening of January 6, 2015. The meeting is being rescheduled, and Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland said he will send out a note as soon as the details have been finalized.

PW County Schools administration issues apology for weather-related complications Jan. 6

Prince William County Community Relations Office has issued a statement explaining today's snow decisions and apologizing "for the weather-related complications this morning."

Legislators send letter to Amazon.com about power line proposal

Del. Bob Marshall and State Sen. Richard Black have written a letter to the president of Amazon.com about "the adverse impact which the new high voltage lines required to serve the data center, will have on residences, historic designated areas, and significant future economic development."

Lake Ridge homeowners debate what to do about deer in neighborhood

Archery program like used in Fairfax mentioned as a possible solution.

Wittman-Warner Chesapeake Bay Bill ready for President Obama’s signature

Legislation by US Congressman Rob Wittman and Senator Mark Warner to increase coordination and transparency within Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, and reduce duplication of federal and state efforts now goes to President Obama for his signature.

Manassas Battlefield fire management plan available for public review

Manassas National Battlefield Park Fire Management Plan/Environmental Assessment (EA) is now available for public review. The EA evaluates management options for the update of the Fire Management Plan.

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