Over the weekend the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department responded to two house fires that were started by clothes dryers, according to city spokesman Patty Prince.

Owners of poultry flocks (industry leaders, farmers, backyard poultry owners) in Virginia need to observe strict biosecurity in light of Avian Influenza outbreaks elsewhere, the State Veternarian says. The State Vet also stated there are no cases in Virginia, but precautions are urged.

Potomac Mills closed at 2 p.m., today, Thursday, March 5, 2015, due to current winter conditions.

All Prince William County Public Schools will be closed Monday, March 2, 2015 due to weather advisories for icy roads and surfaces in certain areas.

While sleet and freezing rain taper off overnight, Virginia Department of Transportation crews will continue to treat northern Virginia roads with salt and sand into the Monday morning rush hour. VDOT asks drivers to remain mindful of icy conditions, to be cautious, stay alert and to allow some extra time for their a.m. commutes.

All Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late due to weather-related conditions, including refreezing and likely icy areas.

"World Spay Day" is Tuesday, Feb. 24 and the Prince William County Animal Shelter is offering that any cat or dog adopted out on that date will be spayed or neutered at no charge to the new owner.

Prince William County Fire and Rescue reported Feb. 18 that on Monday, Feb. 16 at approximately 5:30 p.m. fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 6200 block of Occoquan Forest Drive in Manassas.