Blue Ridge Leader
Dear Editor: Before we know it, the future of our nation will be decided. President Trump has officially been running for office since Feb 2017 so, yes, I am exhausted by all the rallies. I hope that I can contribute to the discourse by endorsing, as a retired library assistant and ordinary voter, Joe Biden,…
American turkey production may be heading for another downturn, but Virginia turkey producers are poised to stay ahead of national trends. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported in September that Virginia farmers are expected to raise 16.3 million turkeys in 2020, an increase from 16 million in 2019. By contrast, the number of turkeys raised nationally is forecast to…
This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Loudoun County Toys for Tots program will be purchasing toys, rather than collecting toys. Although this is a change from the usual Loudoun County Toys for Tots program, the goal remains the same – to ensure that each child receives a new toy for Christmas. The best way to support the…
The Lovettsville Cooperative Market has announced updated plans to locate its future grocery store in downtown Lovettsville in the undeveloped space across from the Town Center. The Co-op’s Board of Directors recently signed a letter of intent to lease a 7,000 square foot property that will be home to its long anticipated, full-service grocery store. Lovettsville Co-op Market will be open seven days…
By Laura Longley But first, let’s talk coronavirus because it sure is upending traditional Thanksgiving plans for most of us. There’s bad news: no adorable grandchildren at the groaning board. There’s good news: no Auntie Hannah with her sorry attempt at Mama Stamberg’s cranberry relish. And then there’s the big question: What about a turkey? …
Anytime Fitness held a ribbon cutting at the beginning of October, at their new location at 609 E Main Street in Purcellville. Mayor Kwasi Fraser joined members of the business community and council members to celebrate the opening.
By Andrea Gaines As everyone knows, the Thanksgiving meal brings out the worst and best in us. The best comes out thanks to those who decide, ahead of time, that this is going to be the best Thanksgiving ever. They are going to cook their little hearts out … and welcome everyone. The worst comes…
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday and, beginning in 2012, #GivingTuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a day set aside to encourage people to do good, think about others’ needs, collaborate, celebrate generosity, and give. In light of the worldwide COVID pandemic, this year #GivingTuesday is focusing on those people who have…
Gov. Ralph Northam has announced that $22 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding will be used to create a statewide program to distribute COVID-19 vaccines when the vaccines are approved for public use. The Virginia Department of Health’s estimates the vaccination program will cost approximately $120 million. Virginia’s draft vaccination…
By Andrea Gaines Jennifer Wexton (D-VA 10) and newcomer Aliscia Andrews debated in an in-person meeting at The National Conference Center’s West Belmont Place on Oct. 15. Wexton serves in the US Congress. Andrews is a former Marine who now serves as a cyberspace security consultant. The debate was part of the Loudoun Chamber Policymaker Series. It was moderated…