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Suspect in Sterling shooting apprehended in Florida

June 3, 2021

A Sterling man wanted in connection with the May 29 shooting outside of a Sterling restaurant was apprehended in Florida on Monday.   Olbin A. Echeverria Madrid, 33, is being held on a Fugitive of Justice warrant on charges out of Loudoun County for Attempted First-Degree Murder, Shooting from a Vehicle, Shooting to Maim or Kill,…

Town of Hillsboro reopens Route 9 to two-way traffic on schedule

May 29, 2021

The Town of Hillsboro has reopened to two-way traffic on its “reclaimed Main Street,” Charles Town Pike, with the substantial completion of a $30-million multi-faceted road and infrastructure project, ReThink9. Hillsboro Mayor and ReThink9 Project Manager Roger Vance called it the Town’s greatest transformation in its 269-year history. “We are delighted to have met our commitment to fully reopen…

Warner visits Loudoun, offering vaccine help for India –and broadband help for Loudoun: ‘Don’t miss this window’

May 27, 2021

By Valerie Cury Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) started off May 21 by going to Alexandria to discuss affordable child care. He then visited Indian-American community leaders in Ashburn at Celebrations by Rupa Vira Restaurant to offer COVID-19 help to India, and finished up at the Loudoun County Public School Administration to talk about broadband support…

‘The Tempest’ at Stone Bridge High School

May 25, 2021

By Josie Binkley of Independence High School – A Cappies review Tradition blends with the Wild West in The Tempest at Stone Bridge High School for a fast-paced night of fun. With breathtaking costumes, energetic acting, and an awe-worthy set, this show is one you wouldn’t want to miss. The Tempest is one of Shakespeare’s…

Whiskey tariff set to double in June; Kaine and Young urge removal of tariffs

May 13, 2021

U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) sent a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo calling on the agencies to address the harmful retaliatory tariffs that inhibit trade of whiskey, other spirits, and wine between the United States and the…

32 Loudoun Valley students inducted into national press association honor roll

May 6, 2021

Congratulations to the 32 Loudoun Valley High School student journalist inducted into the 2021 National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll. “These outstanding students excel in both the classroom and in their school newsrooms,” associate director Gary Lundgren said. “The future of journalism is bright if these students are any indication.” Honor Roll students must…

Chapman endorses Glenn Youngkin

May 5, 2021

Dear Editor: Virginia is at a crossroads when it comes to the safety of our citizens, the education of our children, and our economic recovery. Glenn Youngkin has the leadership qualities, conservative values, and policy skills to succeed at all three as Governor. Most importantly, Glenn Youngkin understands the importance of protecting our most vulnerable…

Detectives release composite sketch in Sterling Assault

April 10, 2021

Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have released a composite sketch of a suspect in the April 2, 2021 assault of a woman who was walking in Sterling.   The victim, an adult female, was walking in the area of Magnolia Road and Locomotive Terrace around 9 p.m. last Friday when an unknown male approached…

Register now for Bike to Work Day Friday, May 21

April 4, 2021

Registration is now open for the region’s annual Bike to Work Day set for Friday, May 21. Bicycle commuters, as well as those working from home, are encouraged to ride for exercise and mental well-being. New and experienced bicycle riders may register at biketoworkmetrodc.org or by calling 800-745-7433.  Loudoun County will host two physically distanced pit stops where registrants…

Leading the community down a rabbit hole

January 15, 2021

Dear Editor: The Blue Ridge Leader is leading the community straight down the rabbit hole with an opinion piece based on conspiracy theories by Joe LaFiandra in your January 2021 issue. The piece, supposedly deriding fake news, espoused fake news. It referred to how, “the leftist control of television, internet, and print media … the…