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The kids are all right—but have a lot on their minds By Laura Longley Ever since their proms and graduation ceremonies were canceled due to COVID-19, we haven’t heard much about how Loudoun County’s high school seniors are doing. Wanting to find out, Laura Longley talked with Geri Fiore, Woodgrove High School’s director of counseling.…
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…
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 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? …
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…
Seventeen-year-old Patrick Ethan Donovan of Waterford and a senior at Loudoun School for Advanced Studies, is on Vimeo starring as Huck Finn in the James Franko production of Thomasina Sawyer. The film can be seen at vimeo.com/ondemand/thomasina/462019034. The film is a modern remake of the classic Mark Twain tale, featuring Shay Rudolph as the principal…
A group of veterans and military vehicle enthusiasts gathered Oct. 24, at the Natural Mercantile in Hamilton for a fall tour. They typically drive Loudoun’s dirt roads – roads that are less traveled in the western part of the county. The tours last about four hours, which includes a lunch break half way through the…
Pictured here is 12-year-old Harrison Hayden, doing what he loves to do – draw. In 2019, Hayden’s fourth grade class collaborated on a short story and picture book. His art was picked for the cover of the book. Hutch Magazine published the story in July 2019, and then invited Hayden to submit his own story and art…
Come celebrate the Fifth Annual Turkey Pardoning at the Purcellville Town Hall, 221 S. Nursery Avenue, Purcellville – at noon, Saturday, Nov. 7, Join Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser and the Town Council in pardoning a very lucky turkey named Stoney. Stoney is originally from Purcellville, and is so thrilled to go back to Stonehaven Farm and…
The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter will open Sunday, Nov. 15, for adults in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, meals and shower facilities, will be open 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., seven nights a week through March 31, 2021. The…