How dry has this summer been? So dry that the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has issued "natural disaster designations" for 15 locations in Virginia and contiguous area. This means farmers in Prince William County can now apply for drought assistance emergency loans. So can nearby farmers in Fairfax, Stafford, Culpeper and Fauquier.

Manassas National Battlefield Park will host activities to commemorate the 163rd Anniversary of the 1st Battle of Manassas July 20-21, 2024 on Henry Hill at 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. Hours are 9:45 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 20 and 9 a,,m. to 6 p.m. July 21.

Manassas National Battlefield Park will host activities to commemorate the 163rd Anniversary of the 1st Battle of Manassas July 20-21, 2024 on Henry Hill at 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. Hours are 9:45 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 20 and 9 a,,m. to 6 p.m. July 21.

The US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that it will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for communities around the North Anna Power Station in nearby Louisa County. The exercise will occur during the week of July 15, 2024, to assess the ability of Virginia government to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.

Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during and immediately following the NATO Summit July 8-12, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

The 80th anniversary of D-Day reminds us of a fundamental truth — that the United States of America has for generations been a beacon of hope for millions living under tyranny.

American Legion Post 1799, in Haymarket wants to honor and recognize our Post's women veteran members and also the members of the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) Northern Virginia (Gainesville) Group, during our breakfast meeting on Thursday, June 13th at 9:30 a.m. at the IHOP in Gainesville.

Citizen involvement in our government is common now, But 250 years ago, when our country was being organized, citizen involvement was uncommon. PW Office of Historic Preservation has organized a family-friendly day of activities next Saturday, June 8, to underscore the historical importance of the Prince William Resolves as a momentous step toward formation of the United States government.