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Town staff has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all residents and businesses following a water main break in the community’s drinking water system. Authorities are urging everyone to boil their drinking water until further notice to prevent possible illness. Failure to follow the advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness, officials warned. Residents…
By Valerie Cury Chief Judge Douglas L. Fleming Jr. ruled late Monday afternoon that he does not have jurisdiction to determine whether the Town of Purcellville followed its Employee Grievance Panel process in the case of former police officer Nett—leaving the next steps unclear despite the Town’s own policy stating that the Chief Judge should…
By Valerie Cury At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Purcellville Town Council deadlocked 3–3 on a motion to enter a closed session to consider applicants for the Chief of Police position and to receive legal advice on the matter. A subsequent motion to appoint Acting Chief Sara Lombrana also failed, with Council Members Erin Rayner,…
invites audiences to experience The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—a classic, family-friendly tale that’s the perfect way to kick off the Halloween season. Opening Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Franklin Park Arts Center, this limited-run production features four performances only: Directed by Diego De La Espriella, this captivating production brings to life Washington Irving’s timeless tale through John Heimbuch’s clever adaptation. Audiences…
Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors have joined with other elected officials and community leaders to reiterate their support for placing select segments of Dominion Energy’s Golden to Mars transmission line project underground. Loudoun County is recommending that Dominion underground any transmission lines planned to pass closer than 500 feet from any residence…
Mayor Kelly Burk has been elected President-Elect of the Virginia Municipal League Board of Directors. Mayor Burk’s term became effective at VML’s Annual Conference, which was held over the weekend in Roanoke. She has served on VML’s Board of Directors since 2019. The President-Elect of the VML Board automatically moves to President of the organization…
Morven Park in Leesburg is the place to be this October 9–12 for one of the premier events in the equestrian calendar. Located at 17185 Southern Planter Lane, the park will host the Morven Park U.S. Equestrian Open of Eventing Final—a thrilling showcase of three Olympic-level disciplines: dressage, show jumping, and cross-country. Join in to…
By Valerie Cury The scheduling of the next court date for Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser was once again postponed during a Sept. 25 hearing in Loudoun County Circuit Court. The new date has been set for Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Attorneys for both Nett and Fraser are…
State Delegate Geary Higgins (R‑30) said Monday he and his family received a violent death threat that prompted a swift response from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and led to an arrest. According to a press release issued by Higgins’ office, the delegate received a text message that threatened his life and the lives of…
After nearly a century serving Loudoun County, the historic Abernethy & Spencer Greenhouse & Garden Center is marking its 100th anniversary with the official grand opening of its newly renovated and expanded grounds. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Friday, Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m. at their location, 18035 Lincoln Road, Purcellville, VA, with a…