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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determined yesterday’s fire, on April 3, on Awbrey Place was accidental, due to improperly disposed smoking materials in the garage. Damages are estimated at $800,000. The LCFR-FMO reminds community members about the importance of properly discarding all smoking materials and urges residents to exercise caution…

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. announces that participants in the county’s tax relief program for residents who are 65 or older or who are permanently and totally disabled should soon begin receiving their renewal forms. Applications and certifications for tax year 2025 were recently mailed to applicants who are already…

By Katie Northcott At the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ Jan. 22 business meeting, the supervisors took a step towards building an art center in eastern Loudoun, designating $500,000 for its design. A group of citizens began reaching out to the Board asking for a second arts center in eastern Loudoun County in 2022. The…

Police Chief Barry Dufek has announced his retirement, effective Feb. 3. Chief Dufek has led the Purcellville Police Department since July 1, 2024, following the retirement of Interim Chief Dave Dailey. A Purcellville resident for 13 years, Chief Dufek brings 25 years of law enforcement experience, including the last nine years serving the Purcellville community.…

Jacqueline Marsh has been selected as the first director of Loudoun County’s Office of Real Property Asset Management and Planning, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has announced. Marsh, who currently serves as an assistant director in the county’s Department of Planning and Zoning, will begin her new role Jan. 2, 2025. The Office of Real Property Asset…

The Town of Purcellville invites you to start the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. with the annual Town Tree Lighting at Purcellville Town Hall.  Plan to spend the day in Purcellville on Saturday, Dec. 14 for the Purcellville Holiday Parade, a holiday market at the historic Bush Tabernacle, ornament decorating at…

The Bluemont Citizens Association hosted a private ceremony for families of the 92 lives lost on TWA Flight 514 on Dec. 1, 1974. This event occurred on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m., on the 50th anniversary of the crash.  The ceremony took place at the Bluemont Community Center, which served as the emergency operations…