All students entering sixth grade must present proof that they have received the Tdap vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis before starting the 2014-15 school year

August 11 is National 811 Day. Every digging or demolition project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, demolishing an old shed, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a call to Virginia811 before starting the work.

Residents are invited to join the City of Manassas and Historic Manassas, Inc. on the Manassas Museum lawn for the second annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5.

The annual Haymarket Night Out gives residents a chance to gather up some safety tips and get to know their police and fire officials a little better.

Update: The Prince William County Landfill has been reopened. The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection site, however will remain closed until Saturday at 10 a.m.

The Prince William County Landfill is temporarily closed until further notice due to a spill at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection site.

The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage. People can give blood close to home in several locations in Manassas, Manassas Park, Gainesville, Haymarket and Woodbridge during the coming weeks.

People play a big role in West Nile Virus disease prevention by paying special attention to eliminating mosquito breeding areas around homes and to protecting themselves from mosquito bites while outside, say health officials.