Virginia Department of Transportation says it will allow some extended lane closures in off-peak directions on I-66 between US 15 and Prince William Parkway for crews to more efficiently complete final paving on the I-66 widening project.

The upcoming comedy “Permanent,” written and directed by a University of Virginia graduate and starring Patricia Arquette and Rainn Wilson, will shoot in Central Virginia in early August. Director Colette Burson was quoted as saying, “I feel like I can deliver a movie that looks way beyond my budget because all my Virginia locations are incredibly beautiful and authentic."

Hay bales, which typically are left unattended during the summer, can provide good protection from the elements for strategically planted marijuana, according to a news release from Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.

Chase Sawyer, who has worked with Prince William County Supervisor Ruth Anderson and previously in the House with Delegate Ben Cline, is the new legislative assistant (LA) for Manassas Del. Jackson Miller.

According to the 2015 Crime in Virginia report, 40 percent of the 8,103 motor vehicle thefts reported to VSP in 2015 occurred between June and September. July had the most motor vehicle thefts (909), with August (879), September (746) and June (721) following closely behind. The consensus among law enforcement is that many vehicles reported stolen have the keys inside.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced July 7 an innovation from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Elections, enabling customers to apply electronically to register to vote at 74 DMV customer service centers and five mobile offices throughout Virginia.

Virginia Board of Education wants "community input" during a series of five public hearings this summer as it examines "how best to prepare students for academic and career success." The first public hearings is July 14 at Osbounr High School in Manassas at 6:30 p.m.

I-66 lanes will be closed at night with detour for work on Rt. 15 overpass.