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Local Schools Invited to Submit Designs for “Paint the Plow” Project

February 12, 2023

Deadline for submissions is June 15, 2023. Leesburg, VA (February 10, 2023) – The Town of Leesburg Commission on Public Art (COPA) and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts (FOLPA) invite local schools to be a part of the Town of Leesburg’s “Paint the Plow” art project. This year’s theme is “Around the Town”. Three designs…

Loudoun County Seeks Rural Businesses for the 2023 Loudoun Spring Farm Tour

February 12, 2023

The Loudoun Spring Farm Tour is back this year, offering farms and rural businesses in Loudoun County the opportunity to connect directly with the public and showcase local products.  Loudoun’s Farm Tour is a signature event in the county that draws thousands of visitors from the D.C. region throughout the weekend and generates buzz for…

LCSO makes arrest of armed robbery suspect

February 12, 2023

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sterling woman in connection with two armed robberies in Loudoun County. Briar K. Ford, 34, of Sterling, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 8, by the LCSO in connection with two armed robberies that occurred in November 2022. The first robbery occurred on Nov. 27, 2022, at the Family…

Registration is open for the 2023 Cloud Run

February 12, 2023

In honor of International Data Center Day, the 7×24 Exchange DC Chapter invites residents of all ages, businesses, and schools to join the data center industry on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 pm in Sterling, for a fun, interactive, and exciting community affair. The 2023 Cloud Run is an event that invites…

Dodson won Mayor’s Award for best chili

February 9, 2023

The Purcellville American Legion Post recently sponsored its 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. Erica Dodson won the Mayor’s Award for best chili. Purcellville Vice Mayor Chris Bertaut left, and Councilman Ron Rise, provided the award to Dodson along with Andy Rider, right, president of the Sons of the American Legion Post 293. Dozens of participants submitted…

Tree of Life’s Still Waters program offers so many activities

February 2, 2023

Still Waters, which is one of the many services offered through the non-profit Tree of Life Ministry, provides various social activities for people with intellectual differences. The mission is to prevent isolation and allow partners to simply enjoy time together while building life, social skills, and independence. Partnering with Still Waters offers opportunities for kids…

Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Services: February 2023

January 31, 2023

Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing countywide blood pressure screenings at a variety of locations during the month of February. The screenings are free. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit www.inova.org/mobilehealth.   Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to noonLeesburg Senior Center102 North St. Northwest, LeesburgBP Screenings Tuesday,…

The Ladies Board accepting scholarship applications

January 31, 2023

The Scholarship Committee of The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is accepting applications for nursing school tuition assistance.   Criteria for selection include all of the following: The Ladies Board scholarship program was established in 1959 to award supplemental funds toworthy nursing students, and since that time The Ladies Board has offered over 1,200scholarships,…

VA. State Police launch gaming tip line

January 30, 2023

As the options and opportunities for legal gaming in Virginia expand, Virginia State Police is launching a statewide gaming tip line and online form for the public to report concerns of suspected gaming operations. Anyone needing to report criminal violations of gaming laws associated with Virginia lottery games, sports betting, casino gaming, fantasy contests, and/or…

Holocaust Remembrance – Feb. 2 at Cascades Library

January 30, 2023

Loudoun County Public Library is offering a Holocaust Remembrance at the Cascades Library on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature the art of Esther Lurie, a Holocaust survivor who managed to draw hundreds of sketches during her time as a prisoner in the Kovno Ghetto and the Stutthof and Leibitsch concentration…