Opinion

Dear Editor: In our democratic society, few positions carry as much responsibility and public trust as that of the Sheriff. This role demands a combination of law enforcement expertise, community engagement, and unwavering dedication to upholding the principles of justice and public safety. Craig Buckley brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in…

Dear Editor: I am writing to share my support for Laura Tekrony running for Board of Supervisors in the newly formed Little River District. I have worked with Laura many different times over the past ten years.  In 2013, I first met and worked with Laura when she was a community organizer canvassing against the Bi County…

Dear Editor: Courtland Milloy, in a Washington Post column dated 2/16/22, describes Loudoun County as “beautiful equestrian country”. He must be talking about western Loudoun County as eastern Loudoun is now home to a multitude of town houses, clusters of retail stores, and data centers. Horses are few and far between. Now it seems that…

We urge all fellow Catoctin District residents, who like us want to preserve our quality of life in Western Loudoun, to support Independent John Ellis to represent them as the new Supervisor for the District—which now extends all the way from Bluemont to Lucketts, from Philomont to Paeonian Springs, and from Lincoln to Lovettsville and…

Dear Editor: I am writing to let folks know why I am supporting Supervisor Caleb Kershner for re-election to the Catoctin District on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. I have watched Caleb throughout this last term and have been incredibly impressed how focused and effective he has been on issues important to constituents and…

Dear Editor: The November 7 Loudoun election will soon be upon us. There are 79 candidates running from both parties and the noise level is increasing which may mean some candidates could be overlooked on their merits and fall victim to their party label being the only criteria for voter selection.  As a Loudoun Democrat,…

Dear Editor: Tim Poole of Hagerstown, Maryland and Tracie Dillon of Philomont, Virginia have teamed with Julie Fudge, daughter of Patsy Cline, to compile a collection of fan-based stories titled Patsified. These first-hand stories will share how Patsy’s music, determination, and dream have impacted people’s aspirations and lives. Patsified will share stories to include those…

Dear Editor: This fall, I will be voting for Geary Higgins for Delegate in House District 30. He has delivered for Loudoun County and, having served on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the Loudoun County School Board, he knows our communities. The Academies of Loudoun was created, and he persuaded his colleagues to…