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.

Police report updates, incidents and arrests.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.

The “earn while you learn” approach combines on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. A company can assemble a skilled workforce, and employees get paid training and the ability to advance when they complete the program.

Fall is the breeding season for deer, so they will be more active over the next couple of months than at any other time of the year.

Prince William County Police report updates, incidents and arrests.

Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau are continuing their efforts to identify and locate the suspect or suspects in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man that occurred in the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) on Thursday, Oct. 27, around 10 p.m.

The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and has interpretation services for 160 languages. Farmers can call or text 833-897-2474 to speak directly with a healthcare professional. Crisis specialists have access to a Virginia-specific database of agricultural and health resources. “Stress on a farm never ends,” said Dana Fisher, chair of the VFBF Safety Advisory Committee, which is spearheading the organization’s mental health support efforts. “Stress and mental health issues are always a problem in the agriculture community, and stress can lead to costly mistakes on the job.

Va. Governor Glenn Youngkin today, Nov. 3, announced that Ronald Mark Associates, Inc. (RMA), a leader in custom resin and vinyl fabric formulations and technical services, will invest $13.5 million to establish a manufacturing operation with 29 new jobs in the former Komatsu Mining Corp. facility in Bluefield.