Novant Health will host a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at George Mason University in Manassas on plans for Novant Health and University of Virginia (UVA) Health System to create a regional health system in Northern Virginia.

The U.S. Senate is honoring the courage and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community by designating this Sunday, July 26, 2015 as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day.”

During times of extreme heat, the Manassas Park Community Center at 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park, is a designated cooling center. You do not have to be a member to come in out of the heat.

National Night Out celebration will be held at Haymarket Town Hall/Police Department on Washington Street, on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. The community is invited to stop by, says Greg P. Smith, interim police chief.

Following its July 4th ribbon cutting, Serve Our Willing Warriors is moving quickly onto its next phase, a test period with outpatient troops being invited to use and evaluate its Bull Run Warrior Retreat in Haymarket.

Now is a great opportunity to review the recent changes in prostate cancer screening guidelines.

The onset of seasonal summer storms offers a vital reminder of how essential drainage is for Virginia’s roads. Property owners are responsible for keeping stormwater free-flowing through their land, by keeping grass clippings, leaves and other debris from accumulating to help avoid water from ponding on the road, which could cause a major safety hazard and pavement damage.

Dominion Virginia Power reminds customers to be on the lookout for scammers who threaten to disconnect electrical service immediately if payment is not made. Dominion does not take payment over the phone and never asks for immediate payment of cash, PayPal, ‘MoneyPak/Green Dot’ or any prepaid debit card as a prerequisite to keeping lights on.