Community

Discover Purcellville presents “Words on a Fence”

August 4, 2021

This year’s community art project coordinated by Discover Purcellville is out on the streets for all to enjoy. Thirty talented local Artist donated their talent to paint a word on a fence, for Discover Purcellville’s Words on a Fence project.  Discover Purcellville provided the cut-out words and let the artist create whatever they visioned. Michael…

Purcellville Tag Sale – Saturday Oct. 9 Rain or Shine

August 4, 2021

Save the date – it’s that time of year again for the Purcellville Tag Sale. On Saturday, Oct. 9 join the community for a day of fun, shopping, and deals. Oh, and treasures, too. Sign-up began on Monday, Aug. 2. The Purcellville Tag sale is perfect for the hunter, collector, picker, and hoarder in us all. The event starts bright and early…

51st Annual Bluemont Fair Sept. 18-19

August 4, 2021

The 51st Annual Bluemont Fair, canceled last year due to the pandemic, is back this year – Sept. 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bluemont Fair is a family-friendly old fashioned “Green” Country Fair featuring traditional crafts (juried), local art and authors, craft and farming demonstrations.  There will be colonial re-enactors with special…

St. Francis de Sales: From 99 families to 100 years of service

August 3, 2021

By Andrea Gaines St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with a family picnic on Saturday, Sept. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. As the Church website notes, “The entire parish and Purcellville community are invited.” Said the church’s pastor, Father James Gould, “Join us for a traditional picnic…

St. Francis de Sales: From 99 families to 100 years of service

July 30, 2021

By Andrea Gaines St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with a family picnic on Saturday, Sept. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. As the Church website notes, “The entire parish and Purcellville community are invited.” Said the church’s pastor, Father James Gould, “Join us for a traditional picnic…

Heroes recognized at 2021 Valor Awards Ceremony

July 30, 2021

Twenty-six members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office were among those recognized Monday, July 26, at the 36th Annual Valor Awards ceremony held at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne. This year’s awards recognized the heroic actions of 65 first responders and nine civilians.  The Loudoun County Valor Awards program awards were established by the…

COVID-19 cases increasing in Loudoun; health officials encourage unvaccinated to seek vaccination

July 29, 2021

Health officials report that over the past month, the number of new cases of COVID-19 have increased significantly in Loudoun County, in Virginia and throughout the United States, fueled by the coronavirus Delta variant. “The number of cases is clearly headed in the wrong direction,” said Loudoun County Health Director Dr. David Goodfriend. “While we…

Loudoun Transit commuter bus service adjustments Aug. 2

July 29, 2021

Loudoun County Transit will modify Commuter Bus Service beginning Monday, Aug. 2. Due to changes in passenger demands, new Commuter Bus routes will be added to increase service at Dulles South (Stone Ridge II) and East Gate Park and Ride lots, and to add new service at Purcellville and Harmony Park and Ride lots. Schedules…

LCSO seeks public’s help to locate teens

July 24, 2021

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate two teenagers who are believed to be together.  Justin A. Lara, 16, and Yanira G. Vidal, 15, are both from the Sterling area. The two were reported missing last night and left their homes on their own accord.  Justin was last…

JK Moving releases tips for senior moves

July 24, 2021

Baby Boomers comprise the second largest generation in the nation and helping them move requires special considerations. JK Moving Services, a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, has put together a list of tips to help make moves for older adults easier. “With an unprecedented number of seniors going through life transitions, it’s important that…