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Mitch Seipt has lived with his wife and three children in the Old Dominion Valley neighborhood in Purcellville since 2016. He is starting his 20th year with LCPS as a middle school history teacher, dean, and assistant principal. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering as a youth sports coach, election officer, marching band parent, and church…
Greg Paris grew up in the small town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, where riding bikes through the neighborhood, pickup games with friends and knowing your neighbors shaped his appreciation for close-knit communities. Paris later built a career in technical communications, government contracting and business development, experience that has taught him how to solve complex problems and…
Paul McCray moved to Purcellville with his family in 2003 while managing the W&OD Trail. He retired as the Operations Director for NOVA Parks in 2011 and now works part time as a Historian for that agency. He serves on the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. In his spare time McCray writes about local…
Sam Brown’s roots in Purcellville stretch back generations, and farming, family and stewardship have shaped much of his life. He was a member of the first graduating class of Loudoun Valley High School in 1966 before attending Guilford College and spending nearly a decade working in orchards in Michigan. Brown eventually returned home to Purcellville,…
Chris Bertaut moved to Purcellville with his family 22 years ago, drawn to its small-town character, close-knit community and youth sports. A widower and father of two Loudoun Valley High School graduates, Bertaut enjoys time with his sons, who are helping him sharpen his skills in the kitchen, while Dad still comes in handy when…
Erin Rayner has lived in Purcellville for nine years with her husband, Kristian, their two daughters, and doodle Wilson. She has served on Town Council for almost five years, including one year as Vice Mayor. Rayner’s community service includes Virginia Regional Transit, the Committee for Dulles, the Purcellville Business Association, and the Purcellville Rescue Squad. …
Proposal could send more than 20 pending applications through public review process Two Loudoun supervisors are seeking to end a 2025 policy that allows certain pending data center projects to continue through the County’s administrative approval process without public hearings or a vote by the Board of Supervisors. Supervisors Juli Briskman (D-Algonkian) and Laura TeKrony…
Former Purcellville Town Council Member Susan Khalil, who abruptly resigned from the council on Aug. 5, has provided the following statement explaining her decision to step down. Because of the circumstances surrounding her resignation and the issues she raises, the Blue Ridge Leader is publishing her statement in its entirety: “On August 5, I made…
By Valerie Cury
The Loudoun County School Board has filed two new motions with the Virginia Supreme Court as it continues its effort to halt construction of Dominion Energy’s approved Golden-to-Mars transmission line across school property while its appeal moves forward.
New request builds on Congressman Subramanyam’s proposal after NOAA discussions suggest previously unavailable route may be feasible. By Valerie Cury The effort to reroute Dominion Energy’s controversial Golden-to-Mars transmission line away from neighborhoods and school property continues to gain momentum as two Loudoun-area state lawmakers have formally asked the Virginia State Corporation Commission to reconsider…