I In celebration of Virginia Farmer's Market week, August 7 through August 13, farmer’s market food baskets were raffled off to local farmer’s market customers. The winner is Nanci Sandel of Prince William County, Va. as well as Betty Slater of Bristow, Va. 

For more information about the Historic Manassas, Inc., call 703.361.6599 or go to www.visitmanassas.org.

In the aftermath of yesterday’s 5.8 earthquake and multiple aftershocks, the City of Falls Church Fire Marshal and the Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office encourage City residents to be vigilant concerning possible fire safety concerns around homes and businesses. 

The National Weather Service predicts Hurricane Irene will start impacting the east coast as early as Friday, August 26th bringing torrential rains and damaging high winds.  In preparation for this extreme weather, Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue (www.pwcgov.org/fire) would like to remind citizens that planning ahead is the key in increasing one’s chances of survival during an emergency.  By following a few simple and low-cost steps you can prepare and protect your family, business, neighborhood and community when emergencies and disasters arise.

Before the storm hits:

Check emergency equipment and supplies.

Have non-perishable food and drinking water on hand for family and pets.

Clear loose or clogged rain gutters and downspouts.