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Loudoun begins vaccinating adolescents ages 12 to 15

May 14, 2021

The Loudoun County Health Department will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment to adolescents ages 12 to 15 on Thursday, May 13, following approval by the Virginia Department of Health. Vaccinations are free of charge for everyone regardless of immigration or health insurance status. “The safety of people who are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine continues to…

Purcellville Town Council member Ted Greenly to step down

May 13, 2021

Purcellville Council Member Ted Greenly is stepping down from the Town Council “in the coming weeks.”  This was just announced via his Facebook page, and in an email this morning to the Town of Purcellville, Mayor and Town Council. Greenly was first appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Town Council in November, 2107.…

Governor Northam Declares State of Emergency After Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyberattack

May 12, 2021

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Seventy-Eight declaring a state of emergency in Virginia to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth. On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline system, which is the primary fuel source for many Virginia retailers, reported a ransomware cyberattack that resulted in a temporary shutdown.  While the U.S. Environmental…

Purcellville Virtual Public Safety Week —May 12 – 18

May 11, 2021

Join the virtual fun. During the week of May 12, the Purcellville Police Department will be collaborating with Virginia State Police, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Loudoun County Animal Services, Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, Loudoun Domestic Abuse Response Team, Loudoun County Fire & Rescue, Leesburg Police Department, Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department, and Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad…

Ina Fernández is new director of Loudoun Department of Family Services

May 11, 2021

Ina Fernández will be the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Family Services, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Fernández was selected after a nationwide recruitment. She has been serving as acting director since June 2020. Fernández’s appointment is effective May 13, 2021.  Fernández has more than 30 years of professional experience, which…

The Solar Dilemma: County leaders to fast-track policies on solar installations

May 5, 2021

Virginia is now fourth in the nation in solar power installations. Only California, Texas, and Florida rank higher. Blame the pandemic, but Loudoun County government and community leaders agree it’s past time for the County to create solar policies.  There’s only one problem: The County is in the middle of a major review and rewrite…

Grewe lectures PC based on anonymous sources; Commission members push back: Let’s not go political, let’s just do our work

May 5, 2021

By Valerie Cury At the end of an almost four-hour meeting, the Purcellville Planning Commissioners heard comments and reflections from Town Council Member Joel Grewe, who was invited to speak by Vice Chair Ed Neham at the commission’s April 15 meeting. Grewe was there to reiterate his comments at the Town Council meeting two days…

Cicada fashion …get ready … we are

May 5, 2021

By Andrea Gaines Everyone knows they are down there. And, as temperatures climb, they will be climbing out. Are you ready for them? We are. With cicada fashion advice. Arming ourselves with everything from old wedding veils, to 99-cent hairnets, to the piled up old sheets and tablecloths we were about to throw away, we are ready. All…

Loudoun to Resume Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

April 28, 2021

The Loudoun County Health Department will resume using the single-dose Johnson and Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine following a joint announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration indicating the pause in the use of the J&J vaccine should be lifted. Loudoun County’s next scheduled clinic that will use J&J COVID-19 vaccine…

Assistance available for Loudoun residents impacted by COVID-19

April 28, 2021

While COVID-19 vaccines are bringing hope for the future, the pandemic’s economic impact continues to affect Loudoun County residents. If you or someone you know has been economically affected, Loudoun’s Information and Referral Program can connect you with a variety of services such as food resources, employment services, housing and homeless services, utility assistance and childcare assistance.…