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Loudoun County launched a pilot glass recycling program in July 2020 at the County’s recycling drop-off centers in Hamilton, Leesburg and Sterling. The County has now expanded the program to three additional sites: Arcola, Middleburg and Philomont. Glass bottles and jars are now being collected separately at the: Arcola Recycling Center, 24244 Stone Springs Boulevard,…
The Town of Purcellville is once again partnering with Keep Loudoun Beautiful for the annual Town-wide clean-up. This year, modifications have been made to comply with current guidelines related to COVID-19. The clean-up will be spread over a two-day period with two separate time slots each day. Groups may volunteer to pick up trash on…
The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a variety of items, including large passenger buses, fitness equipment CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, audio books, computers and typical office items. Featured bargains this month include MCI D4500 transit buses, Pro-gard vehicle push bars and Lebert fitness dip bars. The auction closes at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb.…
Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. recently issued notices of business tax filing requirements to business owners for tax year 2021. The notice provides the necessary account number to enable taxpayers to report by Monday, March 1, their calendar year 2020 gross receipts at loudoun.gov/efile. The license tax or fee can then…
Loudoun County is hosting an online public information meeting for the Village of Waterford Traffic Calming and Byway Assessment Study. The purpose of this meeting is to seek feedback from the public on the study. The meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6 – 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to…
Twenty-five years of love, wonder, and reverence By Joe Colman In spite of the pandemic, 110 observers came out for the 24th Central Loudoun Christmas Bird Count as 2020 came to a close. Sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), the bird count will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. My, my, my what an…
Great Country Farms, one of the iconic family farm businesses in the County, met with various state, and local officials Jan. 25 to discuss the establishment of a campground with cabins and RV parks on its 400-acre farm in Bluemont. But Raymond Taylor, one of the applicants, told the Blue Ridge Leader just three days later that they do not intend to pursue the…
Pretty much everyone can relate to the idea of being hungry for a few hours. But, when hunger is chronic, causes you to worry, and leaves you thinking that you are failing your family, it is referred to as food insecurity. And, it’s no joke. About 10 percent of Americans experience this on a daily basis. In Loudoun,…
Tangled in real estate deals between Loudoun County and developers, the fates of two small rural villages—St. Louis and Aldie—are now in the hands of the County’s five-member finance committee. From Supervisors’ comments at the Board’s Jan. 13 public hearing on the developers’ proposal, it’s not unreasonable to ask whether Aldie will have a fair…
As we celebrate Black History month, look around you. Loudoun County is a rich, rich, rich depository for African American historic sites and activity. You’ll find special places in Leesburg (including the Thomas Balch Library and Underground Railroad sites), Middleburg, Purcellville, Waterford, the Village of Lincoln, Aldie, and other places. Lots of self-guided tours,…