County

Chapman announces Loudoun Leads Initiative; will not run for Governor

January 6, 2021

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman has announced, “Loudoun Leads”, a public safety initiative to increase transparency and enhance collaboration with government entities such as Mental Health and Substance Abuse along with an expanded number of community-based stakeholders.  While the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized nationally for its leadership in mental health and Crisis…

Loudoun offers community water and wastewater project assistance

January 6, 2021

The Loudoun County Water and Wastewater Program has begun accepting applications for County assistance with community water and wastewater projects since Jan. 1. The Water and Wastewater Program is designed to support Loudoun County communities experiencing issues with deficient or non-existent water and/or wastewater systems with funding and other resources. Properly functioning water and wastewater systems…

Loudoun Health Department to coordinate COVID-19 vaccination – for health care workers not already signed up

January 6, 2021

 The Loudoun County Health Department is seeking to identify any health care offices or providers, that are part of the Virginia Department of Health’s Phase 1a group for COVID-19 vaccination, but are not already signed up to receive vaccine. Health care providers have been defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and by the Commonwealth of Virginia as…

County seeks public input on Linear Parks and Trails System

January 6, 2021

On Jan. 17, 2019, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors directed the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Board to develop a detailed implementation plan for an interconnected, countywide linear parks and trails system. PROS subsequently appointed representatives from key stakeholder groups to the Linear Parks and Trails Subcommittee to advance the initiative.…

It’s time to weigh in on 7/690 Interchange

January 6, 2021

Loudoun County is seeking public comment regarding the proposed Route 7/Route 690 Interchange Project. Information related to the project, including an exhibit and comment form, is available at https://loudoun.gov/5179/Route-7-690-Interchange. The deadline for comments is Jan. 16. You may submit your comment by email at DTCI@loudoun.gov or by the comment form. The project funds the design,…

Cochran’s Annual Sheep Walk in Lincoln- We love you, Mr. Cochran!

January 6, 2021

By Andrea Gaines Allen Cochran, two willing assistants, and his border collies drive his herd of sheep through the village of Lincoln on Jan. 2 each year.  It is one of Loudoun County’s most sweet, enduring, and captivating New Year’s rituals. Allen is a direct descendant of the original Goose Creek Quakers meeting members.  Raised…

Public hearing set for Jan. 13

January 6, 2021

County-developer proposal and purchase offer put two villages at center of controversial deal Aldie and St. Louis, two historic villages threatened for years by controversial projects, are now caught up in another proposal for a complex land transaction between the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and local developer John “Jack” Andrews.  And, at press time,…

Maryland man charged in online pet scam

December 31, 2020

Loudoun County, VA (December 29, 2020) – A Maryland man was arrested on Monday and charged in connection with a pet scam where a Loudoun County resident paid over $1,000 for a kitten she never received. The suspect, Junior Perkins A. Tako, 25, was charged with money laundering in the scheme. The investigation conducted by the…

White’s Ferry service shut down

December 29, 2020

Loudoun County Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner (R– Catoctin District) issued the following statement regarding the shut down of the White’s Ferry service between Montgomery County, Maryland and Loudoun County, Virginia. “I am extremely disappointed in the shutdown of White’s Ferry in response to the court’s decision in Rockland Farm, LLC, et al. v. White’s Ferry,…

Loudoun County firefighters participate in 2020 online Toys for Tots campaign

December 2, 2020

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 73rd Annual Toys for Tots Campaign.            Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Loudoun County Toys for Tots coordinators have adapted their 2020 campaign to continue providing toys to local children in need while avoiding…