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Michael L. Chapman, the popular, outspoken, and very forward-thinking Sheriff of Loudoun County, is considering a run for the governorship of Virginia in 2021. The Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today interviewed Sheriff Chapman in late October. While Chapman had not made a final decision about his possible run, he did not hold back, providing…
Read more...By Andrea Gaines Jennifer Wexton (D-VA 10) and newcomer Aliscia Andrews debated in an in-person meeting at The National Conference Center’s West Belmont Place on Oct. 15. Wexton serves in the US Congress. Andrews is a former Marine who now serves as a cyberspace security consultant. The debate was part of the Loudoun Chamber Policymaker Series. It was moderated…
Read more...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…
Read more...First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday and, beginning in 2012, #GivingTuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a day set aside to encourage people to do good, think about others’ needs, collaborate, celebrate generosity, and give. In light of the worldwide COVID pandemic, this year #GivingTuesday is focusing on those people who have…
Read more...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? …
Read more...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…
Read more...The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that effective Oct. 1, through midnight Feb. 14, 2021, open burning is permitted for the burning of leaves and trees, brush, yard and garden trimmings generated on-site, except where always prohibited. Note: all fires must be called into the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center at 703-777-0637 prior to ignition and when the…
Read more...Members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association Local 3756 will join the Muscular Dystrophy Association to promote the 2020 virtual “Fill-the-Boot” campaign. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fire departments across the Country will be supporting a virtual fund drive in lieu of in person collections. The Fill-the-Boot…
Read more...Loudoun County is hosting an online public meeting to share information about the Aldie Fire and Rescue station project Monday, Oct. 5, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted by the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure and the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System. Members of the public are invited…
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