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On Saturday, May 13, Loudoun County Animal Services will host a “Homeward Bound” free pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Animal Shelter, 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg. Adoption fees will be waived for all available cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, small pets and reptiles. “The average amount of time it takes…
Beginning Monday, May 1, Loudoun County Transit will extend hours for Silver Line bus routes until 11 p.m. except for Routes 332, 333 and 391 which will end earlier in the evening. In addition, the frequency of the following routes – Routes 312, 321, 351, 381, 382, 391 – are increasing to give riders more…
Loudoun County is accepting applications from first-time homebuyers for funds made available through the Virginia Housing Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities Program. The program provides lower interest rates on homeownership loans in Loudoun County. To qualify for the program, the prospective homebuyer must meet the following criteria: Homebuyers do not have to participate in Loudoun County’s…
The Leesburg Town Council has voted to partner with the Loudoun County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1177 on a Hometown Hero banner program. VFW Post #1177 will oversee the program, which has recently been rolled out by several Virginia localities, mirroring similar initiatives in other states. The banner program will recognize Leesburg and Loudoun…
The Loudoun County Disability Services Board and The Arc of Loudoun will co-host a Disability Resource Fair, Friday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW in Leesburg. The free event is intended to highlight a wide variety of community resources available to people with disabilities. Participating organizations…
With Leesburg’s growing reputation as a dog-friendly destination, a new campaign, “Leesburg Loves Dogs,” is being launched to encourage locals and visitors to bring their furry companions to explore the town’s many attractions and businesses. The campaign includes a variety of features designed to make it easy for dog owners to plan their visit and…
By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Town Council voted to approve the tax rate of $0.20.5/$100 which is one half cent less than what Interim Town Manager John Anzivino requested. Last year’s rate was $0.21/$100, and the equalized rate for Fiscal Year 2024 is $0.19.16/$100 due to real estate assessments increasing 9 percent. The Town Manager’s…
By Valerie Cury At the Purcellville Planning Commission Special Meeting on March 23, commissioners voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council “deny the proposed Rt. 7/690 Interchange Project or condition its approval in a manner that fully addresses the issues raised in the Planning Commission’s Resolution to the Town Council’s satisfaction.” The resolution deals…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office graduated one member of the agency’s leadership staff from the 52nd session of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation Professional Executive Leadership School. First Lieutenant Joshua Brumbaugh, a 13-year veteran of the agency, graduated yesterday, March 16, from the intensive three-week leadership education program. Lt. Brumbaugh serves as the Assistant Station…
On March 6, a federal jury convicted an Ashburn woman on charges of conspiracy, bank fraud, and money laundering. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Rose-Marie Nsahlai, 47, and her husband fraudulently obtained two Paycheck Protection Program loans. The PPP was a program instituted by the U.S. Congress to help businesses affected…