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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
PURCELLVILLE, Va., December 30, 2020 – While many people are eager to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, the Purcellville Police Department would like to warn the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to these vaccines. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has recently received an increase in complaints of scammers using the public’s interest in COVID-19 vaccines to…
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,…
Virginians should stay at home from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., wear masks in indoor and outdoor settings, limit social gatherings to 10 Governor Ralph Northam today announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in all areas of the Commonwealth. Executive Order Seventy-Two directs…
Mr. Don Dooley has been selected as the Director of Planning and Economic Development. Mr. Dooley comes to the Town of Purcellville from the city of Whittier, California with 30 years of professional experience in municipal city planning and public administration, including 17 years of management experience in local government. He also has over 20…
By Andrea Gaines Indeed. It does seem like just yesterday. Despite years of controversy, tons of opposition, legal challenges, and lots of questions, the Rockwool insulation factory in nearby Jefferson County, West Virginia may finally be slated to open. The facility would be located in the Town of Ranson, West Virginia, less than 30 miles from the state’s border with Loudoun…