An advanced directive or living will let your loved ones know how you wish to be cared for if you cannot communicate this yourself. Find out about advanced directives, healthcare power of attorney and living wills at two free forums on April 15, sponsored by Prince William Health System.

US 15 will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, between Market Ridge Boulevard and VA 55 in Haymarket while Norfolk Southern performs work at the railroad crossing.

The Neighborhood Services Division of Prince William County government's Department of Public Works has scheduled free dumpsters at various locations on Saturdays in April, May and June so people can safely dispose of unwanted items. Schedule starts this Saturday, April 6.

Prince William County VA is under quarantine for Emerald ash borer and the walnut twig beetle (carrier of Thousand Canker Disease). Both insects been found in PWC and are in the early stages of killing all ash, black walnut, and butternut trees. Find out more at an April 4 workshop.

On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Manassas City Police Department, Prince William County Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officials will accept with no questions asked expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at three area hospitals.

On March 12, Virginia residents can practice taking cover from tornadoes during the Statewide Tornado Drill, at 9:45 a.m. The National Weather Service will send a test tornado warning that will trigger a tone alert and broadcast message on NOAA Weather Radio.

As of 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative crews were pushing to restore power to nine customers in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford counties, according to a news release.