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Opening season for the Purcellville Cannons in late May

May 3, 2023

The Purcellville Cannons are excited to begin their 2023 baseball season.

Brubaker announces run for Catoctin District School Board 

May 3, 2023

Daniel A. Brubaker is a candidate for the Loudoun County School Board in the Catoctin District. Brubaker, a postdoctoral researcher, professor, and author whose work with Quran manuscripts is known worldwide, has lived in Loudoun since 2013. Brubaker and his wife Latha live in Lovettsville and have three daughters. He has spoken publicly before the…

A Cappies review of 9 to 5 at Dominion High School on April 22

May 3, 2023

By Cecil Turner-Veselkafrom Loudoun Valley High School Clock in, type, fetch coffee and files, get pushed around by the men in your office, get passed up for a promotion, get laughed and leered at, clock out and walk home to a life you have no help running one day, you’ll have had all you can…

The Leader of the Band

May 3, 2023

by Liz Tenney Jarvis On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Rick Reaves was recognized by the Town of Purcellville for his decades of teaching, volunteering and contributing to the betterment of the community. After Mayor Stan Milan read through an extensive list of achievements, Reaves remarked on what a pleasure it has been to live, teach and…

Middleburg to hold town-wide career fair

May 3, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Town will host a career fair at the Middleburg Community Center (300 W. Washington St., Middleburg 20117.)  Job openings are full time, part time and a few volunteer opportunities. Those interested in attending should sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middleburg-career-fair-tickets-626730737507. The event is in partnership with Visit…

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center’s tips on Wildlife Rescue

May 2, 2023

This season, the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center expects to rescue and raise more than 1,500 orphaned baby wild animals which will be found throughout the Northern Virginia region. Not all of these babies are actually orphaned and BRWC’s hospital director, Jennifer Riley cautions would-be rescuers to consider all possibilities before bringing babies to Blue Ridge…

Purcellville Music and Arts Festival draws large crowd

April 30, 2023

More than 1,500 people gathered to enjoy the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 29 at the Bush Tabernacle and Fireman’s Field complex.  From noon to 7 p.m., festival-goers had the opportunity to enjoy 19 live performances on four different stages, view nearly 50 works of art from local artists, browse vendor displays,…

Bluemont Fair announces poster design winner

April 30, 2023

Organizers of the 53rd Annual Bluemont Fair, to be held September 16 and 17, are pleased to announce the winner of this year’s poster design contest: Michelle Finch. Michelle’s design was selected from a crowded field of wonderfully creative submissions by artists of all ages from throughout the region, and will grace the Bluemont Fair’s…

Second Annual LoCo Food Truck Festival May 13

April 30, 2023

Join Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for a day of food, fun, and games at the second annual LoCo Food Truck Festival. This year it’s double the food trucks and double the fun.  The LoCo Food Truck Festival combines incredible food trucks from the region and entertainment for all and will be held…

Shiloh Manor Farm offers a taste of Normandy

April 27, 2023

Join Chef Erik for The Taste of Normandy at Shiloh Manor Farm on May 13, for the fourth dinner in their five-part series exploring and sampling the culinary treasures of France. The farm is located at 14781 Berlin Turnpike, Purcellville, VA. 20132.  With the dramatic English Channel beating at its front door, Normandy has a distinctive…