Government
By Sophia Clifton Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee voted March 10, to advance the design of the long-anticipated Western Loudoun Recreation Complex, moving the project one step closer to construction while also discussing rising costs and community needs. The committee unanimously recommended that the full Board…
By Valerie Cury At the Jan. 13 Purcellville Town Council meeting, Council Member Erin Rayner spent much of her council comments citing what she described as a Tourism Zone in the Town of Leesburg, using it to justify retaining and expanding Purcellville’s own Tourism Zone. She said Leesburg had adopted such a zone “a couple…
By Sophia Clifton A plan by the U.S. Army to purchase the historic Middleburg Training Center, a private horse-training facility in Loudoun County, has raised concerns among local leaders, trainers and businesses. The 149-acre center, built in 1956 by philanthropist Paul Mellon, is widely regarded as one of Virginia’s premier thoroughbred and steeplechase training venues.…
By Katie Northcott On Tuesday, March 17, over 30 Loudoun County residents chose to spend part of their St. Patrick’s Day speaking to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. The majority of citizen comments concerned Dominion Energy’s proposed Golden to Mars transmission line. The line is the third and final step of Dominion Energy’s Loudoun…
Assistant Town Manager Diana Hays and Human Resources Director LaDonna Snellbaker have filed a lawsuit against Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett, in both his individual and official capacities, as well as the Town of Purcellville. They are represented by Thomas K. Plofchan, Jr. and Jacqueline A. Kramer of Westlake Legal Group, the same firm representing…
Concerned residents in Purcellville are organizing a grassroots community meeting on Wednesday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carver Center located at 200 E Willie Palmer Way to coordinate opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Valley Commerce Center. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on the rezoning application…
By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Town Council voted unanimously March 10 to approve a donation that will fund safety and aesthetic improvements at historic Fireman’s Field. The project, funded by EE Reed East Coast, which specializes in industrial building construction and data centers, will replace the baseball field’s aging warning track, with the company providing…
By Valerie Cury At the March 9 Loudoun County Board of Supervisors FY2027 Budget Work Session, Sheriff Mike Chapman addressed the board regarding the county’s budget priorities, focusing on law enforcement training and the phased addition of School Resource Officers in elementary schools. He emphasized the importance of keeping children safe while maintaining high standards…
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are asking the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider a proposed rule that could limit student loan borrowing for several health care professions. In a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, the senators raised concerns about a proposal that would redefine the term “professional degree”…
In celebration of the yearlong 250th celebration of American independence, the Town of Leesburg has launched a webpage in honor of the milestone. The Leesburg Celebrates America 250 webpage includes information about celebratory events occurring in the Town this year, from book talks, exhibits, and discussions at Thomas Balch Library, to Town special events where…