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The Town of Leesburg is participating in the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s first “Heroes for the Holidays” Toy Drive, held in partnership with the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756. For many years, LC-CFRS has supported the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program. Building on that tradition, this new local initiative aims…
Quiet on the set! Local filmmakers are encouraged to submit their work for the ninth annual Cabin Fever Film Festival, co-hosted by the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center and the Purcellville Arts Council. The festival celebrates films created by Loudoun County residents and remains Purcellville’s only dedicated film festival. The two-day event will…
The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Loudoun Hunger Relief, is hosting the 23rd annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 22. Runners of all skill levels and ages are invited to join this community tradition. The cross-county style 5K run will begin at 9 a.m.…
Halloween morning brought a sky-high surprise to pediatric patients at Inova Loudoun Hospital as real-life superheroes rappelled down the side of the building to spread a little magic and cheer. Members of Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue traded their turnout gear for capes and costumes, becoming Captain America, Mario, Luigi, Stitch, Mr. Incredible, Spider-Man,…
Following Wednesday’s (Oct. 29) water main break near the Mayfair community, Town of Purcellville crews teams have completed all immediate repairs to the affected section of the Water Treatment Plant to Town Water Main, originally installed in 1963. The break prompted a town-wide Boil Water Advisory, which remains in effect as officials work with the Virginia Department of Health to ensure water…
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…