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By Valerie Cury On May 12, the Purcellville Town Council passed its $31,779,808 budget in a 4–3 vote. Mayor Chris Bertaut, Vice Mayor Ben Nett, and Council Members Carol Luke and Susan Khalil voted in favor, while Council Members Erin Rayner, Kevin Wright, and Caleb Stought voted against. Utility rates are set to increase by…
By Sophia Clifton Chair-at-Large Phyllis Randall used her annual State of the County address on May 21, to frame Loudoun County’s past and future as part of a broader American story, weaving together themes of military service, immigration, economic growth, racial injustice and civic responsibility. Randall delivered a speech titled “Loudoun’s American Story,” arguing that…
By Valerie Cury Summer Wilkes, Purcellville’s director of planning and community development and zoning administrator, has resigned from her position with the town. Her final day is scheduled for June 12. Wilkes submitted her resignation in late May. She has accepted a position as planning director for the City of Ranson, West Virginia, located near…
By Valerie Cury Before the Purcellville Cannons took the field on May 29, players, fans, and community members gathered for a special pregame ceremony celebrating a gift that will have a lasting impact on one of the town’s most treasured landmarks. The ceremony recognized EE Reed East Coast for its generous donation of a brand-new…
Join Woodgrove High School on Saturday, May 30, for a fun night as 14 amazing Loudoun County acts compete to win a cash prize. Tickets are $5, the event is open to the public, and concessions will be sold. The first group performs at 5:45 p.m. and will run to about 9:30 p.m. This event…
By Valerie Cury U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine visited Boulder Crest Foundation on May 1, to celebrate $1 million in federal funding aimed at expanding mental wellness programs for veterans, military personnel and law enforcement officers. The funding, secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 congressionally directed spending process, will support peer-led mental health and resilience training…
By Sophia Clifton The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors expressed skepticism toward another proposed data center project in eastern Loudoun during an April 15 public hearing on the Quantum Park zoning amendment, with several supervisors openly questioning whether the county has reached a breaking point on continued data center growth. After a lengthy discussion, the…
Dear Editor: The proposed Valley Commerce Center applicant requests approval to pump 43,680 gallons of groundwater per day (gpd). During the April 15 Public Hearing on this project, the applicant’s team suggested that household use of water by the 39 by-right homes that might be built on this property would be higher than the proposed project…
By Katie Northcott At a public hearing on Wednesday, April 15, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to forward a special exception application from the Leesburg Compressor Station to a business meeting. Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. (EGTS) submitted the application so that the company can upgrade the station’s production capacity to…
The Purcellville Farmers Market is gearing up for an exciting and refreshed 2026 season, kicking off Saturday, May 9. The market will take place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., bringing a lively and welcoming marketplace experience to the heart of the community. Shoppers can look forward to a dynamic selection of locally…