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Muddy Waters at the River, Fire on the Mountain By Laura Longley Beginning in September, Western Loudoun—from the shores of the Potomac River to the Blue Ridge Mountains—will be the focus of two controversial projects: White’s Ferry and the Philomont Fire Station. Unless you’ve had an hour added to your commute to Maryland, you may…
The Loudoun County Health Department will begin operating a COVID-19 vaccination site at Sterling Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 4. The new vaccination site is located at 200 West Church Road in Sterling. The County’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Sterling Elementary School will be open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment…
Federal health officials have announced a plan to provide booster shots to those people who have received two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement comes as the Delta variant continues to spread and scientific data indicates that the vaccines’ effectiveness against the virus decreases over time. “The need for a booster COVID-19…
“I am excited to announce that I am running for the open seat on Purcellville Town Council in the upcoming November special election. I love Purcellville and my hope is to serve our great town,” said Erin Rayner in a press release. Rayner worked for former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock, and she was also the former…
Purcellville resident Sean MacDonald will run for the Purcellville Town Council in the Nov. 2 special election on a platform of slow growth and low taxes. He has the support of Mayor Kwasi Fraser and Council Members Stan Milan and Chris Bertaut. “Currently, the balance of power is on the line,” he said, in reference…
Pullen House, 301 S. 20TH Street – IFB # TC-2021-03 The Town of Purcellville is accepting sealed bids from potential purchasers of 301 S. 20th Street in the Town of Purcellville. Sealed Bids will be accepted until 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. Bids received after the specified time will not be considered. Bids must be clearly marked on the…
Effective Monday, Aug. 9, Loudoun County Government will require all employees and visitors to County facilities —regardless of vaccination status—to wear face masks while inside all County facilities in a renewed effort to reduce levels of community transmission of COVID-19. This reinstating of the mask requirement follows the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control…
The Loudoun Fall Farm Tour is back this year and offers both virtual and in-person options for farms and rural businesses in Loudoun County. Committing to the in-person tour requires that farms be open and available to the public between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 16 – 17, while the virtual option can…
Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman announced the formation of the 46th Citizens’ Police Academy, which will commence on Sept. 9. Members of the class will participate in training classes taught by Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office personnel. The classes provide an overview of all the aspects of law enforcement within the agency. Members of the…
By Valerie Cury On July 15, following the recommendation of Purcellville Town Attorney Sally Hankins, Town Manager David Mekarski, hired an outside lawyer to make a vested rights determination regarding the Vineyard Square development. This was done without first speaking and meeting with the Town Council. It had been previously understood that Hankins would meet…