Many people may think trash is worthless, but not Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative. To NOVEC, decaying trash generates low-cost electricity for local homes and businesses.

Prince William Parkway trail work started Sept. 27 at Hoadly Road, and will be making its way north in sections to Liberia Avenue. The paving is scheduled for completion later this fall, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Virginia leaders celebrated the launch of the first group of multimodal improvement projects under a new I-66 Commuter Choice program. These projects will play an important role in moving more people and reducing congestion on I-66 Inside the Beltway, a news release from the Governor's Office said.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors agreed Sept. 19 to construct a new 28,105 square-foot animal shelter, which will cost an estimated $14.1 million. Board chairman Corey Stewart said it will take care of the county's needs for the next 40 years.

Prince William County Police Department's crime log for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.

Nonprofits can apply by Oct. 13 for Dominion Energy grants up to $50,000 for essential community services such as housing, food security, medicine and medical services.

The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) store at 4199-B Winchester Road in Marshall will close on Friday, Sept. 22, for an expansion and remodeling project, according to a news release from Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It will reopen Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.

In connection with a Saturday morning bank robbery, Prince William County Police report they are looking for a light skinned male, mid 30s, 5'09"-5'10", 210lbs, with a large build and dark curly hair and last seen wearing a light grey sweatshirt with a reflective vest.