After serving a little more than half the term to which he was elected, Ryan Sawyers, Chairman-at-large of the Prince William County School Board, resigned his position today, March 7. HIs resignation was sent in a letter written to Lillie Jessie, the school board's vice chairman who also represents the Occoquan District.

Manassas is looking for volunteers at five April events to "Keep Manassas Beautiful." Manassas residents and businesses are invited to adopt a cleanup project of their choosing and add to the city's charm, beauty and appeal.

The School Board of the City of Manassas will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 13, at Manassas City Hall Council Chambers, 9027 Center Street, to receive the views of city residents about the proposed FY2019 Budget for Manassas City Public Schools

Due to the high winds, the Potomac Mills Mall sign along I-95 was damaged. Structural engineers noted that the sign poses a significant threat to the surrounding area. Potentially the sign could fall onto I-95 southbound. Potomac Mills Mall property owners said they will not attempt to remove the sign until winds die down enough to allow safe removal.

Each year, an estimated 1.7 million Americans sustain Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Of those injured, 52,000 die.

If you want a say in the future of Prince William County's sector plan for Innovation Park, plan to attend the all-day "Town Hall/Charrette" with county staff on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Patriot High School Cafeteria, 10504 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA 20181. The event consists of exercises, that will use existing documents, maps and background information, to create a vision for the future of Innovation Park.

Two back to back public hearings for proffer waivers and a special use permit for a large retail home improvement store at James Madison Marketplace in Gainesville District will be held March 7. The ±19.83-acre site is located on the north side of John Marshall Hwy (Route 55), approx.. 1,650 feet west of Route 15.

Mario Dantoni BASS, 37, a suspect shot by a member of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force earlier this morning, February 23, has died, according to Sgt. Jonathan Perok, spokesman for Prince William County Police Department.