Western Prince William Delegate Ian Lovejoy (R-22) has issued a news release saying he will submit five unique pieces of legislation aimed at mitigating growing data center impacts, particularly in Prince William County.

Nokesville's Patriot High School and T. Clay Wood Elementary School banned together to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the adjacent schools. The June 28 ceremony drew a standing room only audience of students, staff, parents and guests, filling Patriot High School’s state-of-the-art auditorium. Many dignitaries attended the evening event as well. Here, students of T. Clay Wood, which will open in the fall, ready to cut the ribbon officially opening their school.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 30, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 29, 2011.

Drivers on Wellington Road, between VA 28 (Nokesville Road) and Dean Drive, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. will have to take a detour on July 5, 6 and 7. The detour is part of the VA 28 overpass construction in this area. Message boards inform drivers of the area of the upcoming closure.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 28, 2011.

Nonprofit SERVE is in need of donations during the summer months, which is a time when donations typically fall off a bit.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 27, 2011.

Evidence dating back hundreds of millions of years abounds at Prince William Forest Park, starting right outside the visitor’s center with this rare petrified wood specimen. Ranger Mary Phin is shown, explaining its significance to young explorers.