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.

Prince William County VA Fire Marshal’s Office investigators are working to determine the origin and cause of an Oct. 14 fire that heavily damaged or destroyed about 80 storage units and brought in firefighting units from Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax counties to supplement Prince William County's firefighting force. No one was injured and no fire loss estimate is yet available.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a College and Career Fair on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2–5 p.m. at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, N.W., Washington, D.C.

VA 28 traffic in the area south of the 234 interchange, at Residency Road, is down to one lane due to a water main break. Repairs are expected to be completed after the evening rush hour.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.

Families and individuals have until Nov. 9 to apply for Virginia state fuel assistance through the Prince William County Department of Social Services offices in Woodbridge and in Manassas.

The HOV ramp that takes eastbound drivers on Interstate 66 to the inner loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495 north) will close after rush hour this Friday, Oct. 12 for paving and other roadwork. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) plans to reopen the ramp by Dec. 31, 2012 as a new dedicated 495 Express Lanes ramp.

Woodbridge campus of Northern Virginia Community College will host a Military Appreciation Day on Oct. 31. Get details about various educational, retraining, scholarship and vocational rehabilitation programs and services for active duty military, veterans, retirees and their dependents.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Monday, Oct. 8, 2012