Lovettsville fire incendiary in nature

June 7, 2021

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has confirmed that the fire on Saturday night, June 5, in Lovettsville, which claimed one life, was incendiary in nature. Just before 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Lovettsville and Purcellville were dispatched to assist the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on an incident…

Keeping buildings low in Purcellville’s historic downtown

June 2, 2021

By Valerie Cury Developers want higher building height limits in key parts of Purcellville, with periodic support from certain Council members, depending on the moment, they have tried to take power away from the local legislative body – and, in turn, the citizens – who don’t agree with them. At the Town Council Work Session…

LCSO investigates armed robbery of Ashburn convenience store

May 28, 2021

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning armed robbery of an Ashburn convenience store. Shortly before 1 a.m. May 27, the unknown suspect entered the 7-Eleven in the 20600 block of Ashburn Road. Inside the suspect approached the counter and asked to purchase cigarettes. The suspect then brandished a firearm and demanded…

Council to hear additional comments on lowering height in C-4 district on June 8

May 27, 2021

In keeping with the new Comprehensive Plan to preserve Purcellville’s small-town feel, the Planning Commission has proposed to amend the Zoning Ordinance so that buildings constructed in the Town’s Historic Downtown / Central Commercial District (C-4 Zoning District) be limited to a by-right height of two and a half stories and 35 feet as measured from…

Residents of the Town of Purcellville interested in serving on the Town Council can apply until June 3

May 27, 2021

On Monday, May 24, 2021, Council member Ted Greenly resigned his position on the Purcellville Town Council effective May 31. The Town extends its gratitude to Mr. Greenly for his service to the community through various town committees and Town Council. He has been a valuable member of Council and served to make Purcellville a…

John Beatty announces Congressional candidacy

May 25, 2021

John Patrick Beatty, a member of the Loudoun County School Board, has announced his candidacy for the 10th District Republican Congressional nomination. Beatty is a graduate of the Virginia Tech College of Engineering and is the Information Technology Director for The Heights School Beatty was involved in technology startups in the D.C. area before moving into the educational field. He is also an organic farmer who raises chickens…

Bond rating agencies reaffirm Loudoun’s Triple-A Rating

May 25, 2021

The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s AAA rating on its general obligation bonds, noting the County’s sound operating performance, the size and diversity of its tax base, and strong management. Loudoun County has held the Aaa rating from Moody’s since 2004, and AAA from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global since…

Wexton announces release of $34 million in American Rescue Plan funding to support Virginia’s seniors

May 13, 2021

Sterling, VA — Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of $33,990,613 in funding for critical Older Americans Act programs as part of the American Rescue Plan she helped pass. “Older Virginians have been hit especially hard by the COVID crisis, with the pandemic impacting many seniors’ ability to age with dignity and…

Whiskey tariff set to double in June; Kaine and Young urge removal of tariffs

May 13, 2021

U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) sent a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo calling on the agencies to address the harmful retaliatory tariffs that inhibit trade of whiskey, other spirits, and wine between the United States and the…

The developing tale of two villages: What’s the story on St. Louis and Aldie?

May 11, 2021

Updated Tuesday, May 11, 202 By Laura Longley Out of the haze of proposed land swaps, buyouts of by-right developments, and sale of County-owned parcels for a commercial “gateway” to Western Loudoun, the futures of the historic villages of Aldie and St. Louis are beginning to take shape.  With the overwhelming support of the region’s…