In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.

Officer Jonathan L. Perok, public information officer for the Prince William County VA Police Department, has issued this update in the line of duty death of officer Chris Yung on Dec. 31, 2012.

Today is the first day of 2013. In a recent informal survey by Observer Newspapers of favorite numbers, #13 was mentioned favorably in Prince William County, VA.

Prince William County VA Schools' annual divisionwide survey will be sent to parents on Jan. 14 with a request to express opinions, both pro and con, and return the form by Feb. 1.

A Prince William County Police officer, Chris Yung, died in the line of duty on Dec. 31. The motorcycle officer was involved in a crash at the intersection of Nokesville Rd and Piper Ln in Bristow while responding to a separate crash, according to police reports.

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell remembers the history-changing act of President Abraham Lincoln and places in Virginia "where our nation reunited."

Cut Christmas trees may be recycled seven days a week at four sites in Prince William County.

Guided hikes and self-guided hikes will be the order of the day on Jan. 1, 2013 as all 35 Virginia State Parks plan to offer special hiking opportunities as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative.

Manassas VA City Police Department crime report for Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.