Military veterans! If you are an aspiring or active farmer, rancher or landowner a "Boots to Roots 3," on-farm event on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 9 to 11:30 a.m, is aimed at providing attendees valuable insights into profitable and sustainable agricultural practices.

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton reports she had a jam-packed June marking up Congress' annual budget bills as a member of the Appropriations Committee and getting out around the 10th district to highlight how federal infrastructure funding is expanding broadband to every corner of our community.

Due to heavy equipment operation and excavation occurring in the Turkey Run Ridge area, National Park Service officials decided to close the orienteering course while construction work is ongoing now through October.

Manassas National Battlefield Park was among seven national parks in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbiathat donated more than 12,000 pounds of venison to local nonprofit organizations that will serve approximately 48,000 meals to families in need. Manassas donated 1710 pounds according to a news release.

Due to structural damage to one of the walls of the Occoquan Post Office, retail operations in the Occoquan Post Office will be closed until further. notice.

Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta has announced that staff from the office of Virginia's 7th District congressional representative, Abigail Spanberger, will be holding a mobile constituent service session on Friday, April 7, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the Occoquan Town Hall (314 Mill Street). No appointment is necessary.

National Park Service says it plans to conduct a prescribed fire in Prince William Forest Park in March, potentially tomorrow, March 16, depending on weather conditions. The planned fire will cover approximately 105 acres of forested areas along Scenic Drive, near the Oak Ridge Campground.

U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) invites high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians and school counselors to Academy Day 2023 on Saturday, April 29, for a seated program with comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes. A panel discussion will follow.