Letters to the editor

LVHS Safe Night Halloween was so much fun

November 2, 2024

Dear Editor: On Tuesday, Oct. 29, I attended Loudoun Valley High School’s Safe Night Halloween with my grandchildren. I was thoroughly pleased with the event and am grateful for the students and staff thatorganized this fun evening for the community. A common perception now is of teenagers engrossed in their phones and being disengaged. During…

Bridge at Beaverdam Creek needs repair

October 30, 2024

Dear Editor: I would like to address the need for the county to encourage VDOT to repair and reopen the Beaverdam Creek bridge on Beaverdam Bridge Road. The closure of the bridge has encouraged a land owner to seek VDOT’s abandonment of the road easement VDOT has with the land owner. If vacated, loss of…

Stop Stan Milan’s Soaring Water Bills 

October 30, 2024

Dear Editor: As election season approaches, it’s hard to ignore the irony in Stan Milan’s candidacy for mayor. A man who claims to have the interests of the community at heart is standing behind policies that have left families and business owners drowning under double-digit water rate hikes.  This picture says it all: Stan quite…

Never Surrender to Bullies

October 30, 2024

Dear Editor: “Never wrestle with a pig because you’ll both get dirty and the pig likes it.” I’ve ignored months of personal attacks online by Team Metropolis, their spouses, and a handful of their supporters. I’ve watched as they’ve launched smear after smear, garnering only a handful of “likes” and few supportive comments from the…

Purcellville election: two distinct groups of candidates—major differences

October 30, 2024

Dear Editor: I have been visited by both candidates for mayor as well as several candidates for town council. What I see is two distinct “groups” of candidates who have major differences in what they want to do for the citizens of Purcellville.  I can say that I did fully support Stan Milan for mayor…

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