Applications for fuel assistance through the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Energy Assistance Program will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 8. Families and individuals must apply through their local Department of Social Services.

On Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, the Prince William County Police Department will honor the life and service of Officer Paul T. “Pete” White in solemn observance of the 40th anniversary of his line-of-duty death.

Prince William County Winter Shelter that provides shelter, meals, beds, showers, and referrals to supportive services will open Friday, Nov.1, at 6:30 p.m. The shelter at 14730 Potomac Mills Road, in Woodbridge serves single individuals only and has 48 slots, first-come, first-served.

Fauquier County Department of Economic Development reports the County will soon be used as a model for other Virginia communities that are bidding on blue chip prospects.

Community residents have a chance to give their opinion and thoughts on the future look of the U.S. 1 corridor in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County at a 7 p.m. meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17,

Prince William County VA Fire Marshal’s Office is looking into the cause of an early morning trailer fire and the police department is investigating the deaths of three persons in that fire.

Local residents can safely dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, Oct. 26 at three area hospitals. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

ACTS (Action in Community Through Service) began overseeing management and operation of the Hilda M. Barg Homeless Prevention Center Oct. 1, through a contract with the Prince William County Department of Social Services.