Paul Ebert, Virginia's longest-serving Commonwealth's Attorney with more than 50 years of service, has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2019. Ebert is perhaps best known for his experience and expertise in investigating and prosecuting homicide cases, particularly death-penalty cases.

After a long illness and courageous battle, Neabsco District Supervisor John D. Jenkins passed away on February 6, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Details regarding services are being finalized and will be made available soon.

The annual Manassas City Athletic Field Use meeting for team and league representatives will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at Manassas Museum, according to a news release from the city's department of Parks, Culture and Recreation.

Any dog not having a 2019 license tag by February 1 will be in violation of County Code and owners will be subject to a fine. The license fee is $10 per dog. To obtain a license, owners must present a valid rabies certificate for each dog. Licenses may be purchased in person at two sites in Woodbridge and two sites in Manassas.

PWC Planning Commission will re-review development plans for Reserve at Long Forest. Item off agenda for Jan. 22 supervisors' meeting.

Yesli Vega and Paul O'Meara recently told the Prince William Republican Committee that they will seek the GOP nomination for the Coles District Supervisor seat currently held by Martin Nohe, who plans to run for chairman at-large of the Board of County Supervisors. Supervisor and board chairman elections will be held in November, 2019.

Christmas trees, wreaths and other cut greenery with all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, nails and tree stands removed can be recycled or repurposed by taking them to one of four locations.

The family of Neabsco District Supervisor John D. Jenkins provided the following statement to address the outpouring of concern: