Plans are in the works to transform the Prince William County Landfill into a community resource for producing green energy and recovering valuable materials at the same time it provides opportunities for research and education.

Solving the overpopulation of deer problem in Prince William County came a step closer to realization Jan. 13 when the county’s board of supervisors made it easier for homeowner associations to eliminate deer with bow and arrow.

Dominion Virginia Power filed an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission Jan. 20, to build a 20-megawatt solar project on approximately 125 acres of land owned by the company near the Remington Power Station in Fauquier County. Facility would be capable of generating enough electricity at peak capacity to power 5,000 homes and be operational in 2016.

Virginia Department of Transportation is asking drivers to prepare for a day-long storm tomorrow that could make driving hazardous in northern Virginia. Drivers are asked to monitor weather forecasts today, and consider teleworking or delaying travel tomorrow. Drivers are also asked to plan for a longer than normal commute, with snow predicted in the morning and hazardous sleet and freezing rain beginning in the afternoon.

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.

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 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.

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