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Virtual design hearing on Rt. 7/287 interchange improvements

March 15, 2022

In coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation, Loudoun County is hosting an online design public hearing to gain input from the public on construction improvements for the Rt. 7 and Berlin Turnpike (Rt. 287) interchange in the Town of Purcellville. The public hearing will be held Thursday, April 14, from 6 – 7 p.m.…

VSP investigating emergency aircraft landing in Ashburn

February 25, 2022

At 4:52 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 22, Virginia State Police responded to investigate a plane that had made an emergency landing in Loudoun County.  The single-wing 1977 Cessna was flying from New Jersey to the Dulles International Airport when it began experiencing mechanical problems. The pilot, Aaron Adams, 28, of Denton, Texas, notified Dulles of the…

Performing arts teachers take center stage in budget debate

February 6, 2022

By Laura Longley The show must go on—even if Loudoun County fails to increase high school teachers/directors’ stipends for their extracurricular contributions to their students and community. At this time of year, when school boards and supervisors begin to grapple with the realities of next year’s budget, invariably they’ll hear passionate pleas from parents, teachers,…

Leesburg Police investigate serious crash

February 4, 2022

The Leesburg Police Department Traffic Management Unit is investigating a serious crash that occurred yesterday evening. On Feb. 2, shortly after 6 p.m., Leesburg Police Dispatchers received reports of a crash in the area of the Leesburg Public Safety Center (65 Plaza Street NE) involving two adult female pedestrians who were struck by a vehicle.…

Del. Gooditis prioritizes health care access, support for farmers in budget requests

January 16, 2022

On Jan. 14, Delegate Wendy Gooditis (D-10) filed her amendments to the Virginia state budget with the Virginia House Appropriations Committee. Her budget package covers an array of issues from healthcare to farmland preservation based on feedback she has received from her constituents. The Appropriations Committee will consider all requested amendments in the coming weeks…

Gupta is new Medical Director for County Dept. of Mental Health

October 19, 2021

Loudoun County announces the appointment of Dr. Ramia Gupta as medical director for the Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Services. As medical director for MHSADS, Dr. Gupta will plan, organize and manage the medical component of the department’s services. Her appointment was effective Oct. 14. Gupta is board-certified in psychiatry and forensic…

Leesburg Kiwanis to host 65th annual Halloween Parade

October 19, 2021

The 65th annual Leesburg Halloween Parade, hosted and organized by the Leesburg Kiwanis Club, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 31, through downtown Leesburg.  The parade will begin at 6 p.m., starting in the front field at Ida Lee Park and proceeding down King Street to Fairfax Street. King Street will be closed to traffic from…

David Street is new Loudoun County Chief of Staff

September 25, 2021

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has announced that David Street will be the new Chief of Staff in the Office of the County Administrator, effective Oct. 1. Street has served as a project manager in the Office of the County Administrator since 2017 and has also served as the staff liaison to the Board of…

Loudoun business hazardous waste collection Oct. 7

September 23, 2021

Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other organizations on Thursday, Oct. 7. Preregistration is required to participate and must be received no later than Friday, Oct. 1. The program consists of two collection events per year where eligible hazardous waste generators may deliver toxic, reactive, ignitable and/or corrosive materials…

Remembering Jonathan Nesselrodt

September 16, 2021

Jonathan Nesselrodt, 51, of Round Hill, Virginia passed away on Sept. 12, surrounded by family and loved ones at Lansdowne INOVA Hospital. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca Nesselrodt of 27 years. He also is survived by his oldest son Brett Nesselrodt his partner, Kaitlyn Lehan and their son Tucker Lehan; middle son,…