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The Bluemont Fair has announced that the winner of this year’s artwork contest is Sara Parella of Round Hill. Artists were tasked with creating artwork to accompany the fair poster and other merchandise in line with this year’s theme—celebrating the black bears that roam in and around the Bluemont area. Fair chairs met on Tuesday, May 12…
The competition pool at the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center is closed until further notice due to an unforeseen mechanical issue. Loudoun County officials announced the temporary closure and said repairs are underway. No reopening date has been announced. Residents can check for updates on the status of the competition pool on the Loudoun…
The Town of Purcellville celebrated 250 years of America’s independence with a tradition—the community parade.
The Town of Middleburg has appointed Jennifer Bell as its new Director of Community Engagement, bringing nearly two decades of experience in tourism, downtown revitalization, economic development, and community partnerships to the role. Bell most recently served for seven years as tourism manager for the City of Harrisonburg. Before that, she spent more than six…
A simple cup of coffee can do more than start the day—it can create opportunities, build confidence, and bring people together.SimplyBe Coffee celebrated the grand opening of its newest location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 25 at Giant Food, 1000 E. Main Street in Purcellville. Community members, local leaders, and supporters gathered to welcome a…
On Tuesday, June 23, the Loudoun County School Board voted to name its next high school, HS-14, Thornton Summit High School. The school is located at 41634 Steeplechase Loop Drive in Leesburg and is situated on the same campus as Watson Mountain Middle School. Thornton Summit High School is expected to open at the start…
Artists in Middleburg (AIM) will display photographer Sarah Huntington’s documentary show celebrating the educational value of arts inclusion at Loudoun Valley High School on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 12-5, 102 W. Washington Street, Middleburg. Go to www.theartistsinmiddleburg.org to find out more information. Artists in Middleburg, a 501c3 nonprofit, has been working with…
The Ketoctin Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, in partnership with the American Red Cross, has launched a blood donation campaign as part of the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. The initiative, called “250 Units for America 250,” encourages DAR chapters throughout District VIII to host community blood drives and…
JK Moving Services has appointed Andrew Doane as vice president of Human Resources, the company announced. He will report to Chief Operating Officer Chad Marston and succeeds Andrea Bunch, a longtime JK employee who recently retired. Doane joins the moving, storage and logistics company after serving as senior vice president of Human Resources at CACI…
Loudoun County Public Schools is once again providing free meals to children throughout the summer through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. The program offers free breakfasts and lunches to all children ages 18 and younger at designated locations across Loudoun County while school is out of session. The initiative is designed…