In addition to disposing of old prescriptions properly at events such as the Oct. 26 Drug Take-Back, the Manassas Police Department offers safety tips for managing prescriptions.

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.

With the ending of Daylight Saving Time on Nov. 3 and shorter days, many motorists will be commuting in the dark, increasing the likelihood of their vehicle colliding with a deer who are active because it's breeding season, says Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF).

Virginia has become the second state ever to pass the one million mark in people registered to participate in the multistate earthquake drill, Drop, Cover and Hold On, with a week to go until the Great SouthEast ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.

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.

The application period for Virginia residents seeking financial assistance for the 2013-2014 heating season through the Virginia Energy Assistance program opens on October 8 and continues through November 8.

Homeowners who need help with home repairs can find out the particulars and criteria an a 6:30 p.m. meeting in Manassas this Friday, Oct. 11.