Outpatients in Virginia hospitals under observation orders from their doctors will be notified of their status, verbally and in writing, under a new state law that took effect July 1, 2015. Patients will also be asked to sign a form letter acknowledging that they understand they are outpatients, even though they may spend the night in a hospital bed and receive a meal.

Cycling Event Crash Investigation – On July 2nd at 12:20PM, investigators from the PWC Police Department Crash Investigation Unit responded to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle (22172) to investigate a crash involving multiple bicyclists participating in the 2015 World Police & Fire Games.

To ensure the Fourth of July holiday is as safe as possible, Virginia State Police has increased patrols during the long holiday weekend.

All students entering sixth grade must present proof that they have received the Tdap vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis before starting school this year. Virginia rules changed in 2014. Now, all sixth-grade students are included. There is no exemption for those under 11 years of age.

Columbia Gas of Virginia reminds homeowners, excavators and contractors to stay safe by calling 811 at least three working days before they begin to dig and pay attention to crews marking locations of underground utility lines. The national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, connects Va. residents with the Virginia811 call center.

Every ice cream cone purchased from Effee’s Frozen Favorites on Thursday, June 18 represents hope and recovery for the Powell family. During the "Cones for Kelly & Carson" event from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., all ice cream cone proceeds will go to the family, according to a news release.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced June 15 that Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, or SCID, will be one of the disorders that every Virginia-born infant is screened for. The disease, which is fatal if not detected early, affects approximately one out of every 50,000 live births.

Prince William County Public Schools will continue to lead the fight in the prevention of teen trafficking, thanks to continuing support from the Potomac Health Foundation.