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Waterford Traffic Calming and Byway Study meeting April 15

March 31, 2021

Loudoun County is hosting an online public information meeting for the Village of Waterford Traffic Calming and Byway Assessment Study. The purpose of the meeting is to seek feedback from the public on the study.  The meeting will be held Thursday, April 15, from 6 – 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to…

So how – and how much – should you mulch your garden?

March 31, 2021

There’s more to mulch than a bag of wood chips. Just ask Caroline Armstrong, a manager of her family’s Remington Mulch Company, one of the region’s largest manufacturers of mulch. “If you’re only familiar with the mulch at big box stores, think twice before buying there,” she advises. “You’ll find higher quality products at local…

Arbor Day Photo Contest 2021: ‘Trees That Make Me Feel Happy’

March 31, 2021

The annual Loudoun County Arbor Day tree photo contest is underway. The theme of this year’s contest is “Trees That Make Me Feel Happy.” Entries are being accepted through Friday April 9, 2021, in advance of this year’s virtual Loudoun County Arbor Day Celebration, which will be posted on the Loudoun County website at loudoun.gov/trees to coincide…

Lessons from the battle over Goose Creek Overlook

March 31, 2021

Goose Creek Overlook votes will be remembered for turning the tide on a big development, but what they surfaced about Loudoun’s leaders and “place types” may be more revealing in the long run. Until March 16’s final Board of Supervisors vote on the controversial Goose Creek Overlook development, you’d have found quite a few Loudoun…

At Catoctin Creek Distillers, Sen. Tim Kaine offers help with tariffs

March 31, 2021

On a sunny and surprisingly warm March 26th near the end of Women’s History Month, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) arrived in Loudoun to visit Leesburg, Purcellville, and Round Hill and deliver a long-awaited message:  With vaccinations and the new American Rescue Plan, relief is on the way for women in business. After meeting in Leesburg…

Purcellville Town Manager presents $22.4 million budget proposal

March 31, 2021

By Valerie Cury At the March 17 Purcellville Town Council Special Meeting, Town Manager David Mekarski presented the Town’s Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget of $22.4 million. This is a 7 percent increase over last year. The General Fund is proposed for $11.7 million – a 1 percent increase over last year. For Parks and…

Newborn calf rescued in Lincoln. Welcome to the world “Puddles”

March 31, 2021

It’s a story that would send a panic through any mother … as well as great relief. Imagine, this. You are taking a nice country walk with your sister and over the ridge you see what appears to be a cow, standing deep in a raven. Something seems wrong. What’s that cow doing there?, you…

Wait… A “hotel,” for bees?

March 31, 2021

This article will lift up your spirits; I promise. You know the term “worker bees” … right? Creatures – human and otherwise – who toil away behind the scenes, getting everything done for everyone else. Well, our live worker bees, including the ones you see buzzing around your yard and garden this time of year,…

Purcellville, Loudoun get millions in American Rescue Plan Funds

March 31, 2021

By Valerie Cury The American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, will net Purcellville $9,250,037 as it stands today, but could be as low as $2.2 million. Loudoun County will be receiving $80,203,148. However, there might be a recalculation in the numbers. At the March 23 Purcellville Town Council Meeting, Council…

Northam announces administration appointments

March 5, 2021

Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his Administration on Feb. 26. Secretariat of the Commonwealth Board Appointments Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians Darla All, ABOC of Waynesboro, General Manager and Optician, Visionworks Charlottesville Pamela Chavis, MD* of Goochland and Richmond, Retired Physician Kristina F. Green of Midlothian, Associate Dean, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Erik…