White’s Ferry and Philomont Fire Station-
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…
COVID-19 vaccination site in Sterling open on Sept. 4
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…
Health officials recommend booster shots against COVID-19
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…
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The Willisville Preservation Foundation celebrated the unveiling of a Historic Road Marker honoring the history of Willisville at the intersection of Rt. 50 and Willisville Road. WPF worked with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources on the project and the…
Read more...By Andrea Gaines I grew up with a father who adored old cars. He didn’t seem to mind that they broke down all the time. My mom sure did, but dad was a tinkerer. And, he could fix anything. He…
Read more...At the Annual Conference of the Virginia Association of the Chiefs of Police, Middleburg Police Chief Anthony “A.J.” Panebianco was named president of VACP for 2021-2022. Chief Panebianco has served on the VACP Executive Committee for seven years, most recently…
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This year’s community art project coordinated by Discover Purcellville is out on the streets for all to enjoy. Thirty talented local Artist donated their talent to paint a word on a fence, for Discover Purcellville’s Words on a Fence project. …
Read more...Businesses and organizations in Purcellville are invited to participate in Celebrate Purcellville for free. The Town of Purcellville and the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board re-evaluated the event and decided to forgo the registration fee. Businesses that have a current Town of Purcellville business license and non-profits located within the incorporated…
Read more...The Town of Purcellville will be conducting a Deer Management Program on the Town’s Aberdeen property beginning in October, 2021 and ending in January, 2022. This will be an archery harvesting program only. Interested town residents will be selected by a random drawing of all qualified applicants. Applications can be…
Read more...On Saturday, Sept. 11, Ida Lee Park will hold its 13th annual Dog Swim at AV Symington Aquatic Center. The pool will be open for the dog-only swim for two sessions from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event allows local pups the opportunity to…
Read more...The Town of Middleburg has hired Alexandra “Ali” MacIntyre as its new Director of Business Development and Community Partnerships. MacIntyre brings nearly three years’ experience as Member Relations Manager at the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, and five years’ experience as the General Manager at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast,…
Read more...Loudoun County has completed a study regarding the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue facility in the Village of Philomont that will be presented to the public on Sept. 9. The purpose of the study is to determine whether the county’s needs can be met on the current site of the…
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The Jury Office in the office of the Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court is sending out more than 50,000 jury questionnaire postcards to Loudoun County residents for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun…
Read more...Loudoun County has allocated nearly $2.5 million to 36 local nonprofits and faith-based organizations that are working to mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation is part of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding. …
Read more...The Leesburg Public Works & Capital Projects Department will host a free community document shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage High School (520 Evergreen Mills Road). During this shredding event, the Town…
Read more...Loudoun County officials encourage residents and businesses to take time during September to prepare for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes family and community disaster planning. This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect,” highlighting how preparing for disasters…
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Tales From Beatrix Potter presented by Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts – Free Digital Performance
The Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts Company is excited to bring to you a free, digital performance of Tales from Beatrix Potter. Filmed on location at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg, this all new production includes a collection of short stories adapted for ballet from the classic storybook series by English author Beatrix Potter and includes...
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Loudoun Pet Expo
Loudoun Pet Expo
"A festival for pets and people." Free & family-friendly Vendors, Dog Races, Adoptions, Dog Swim, Children's Activities, Selfie Dress-up Booth, Food, Music and much more!
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Waterford Community Yard Sale
Waterford Community Yard Sale
12th Annual Waterford Yard Sale Saturday September 18 from 8am to 2pm (Rain date: Sunday Sept. 19) The residents of Waterford have truly outdone themselves this year. It’s hard to know where to begin, so, in no special order here is just a sampling of what will be available for “rehoming” in your house, condo,...
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Local Indian Village Outdoor Experience Featured at Historic Bluemont 51st Fair
This year’s Indian Village features new Outdoor Library exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities at the Bluemont Fair Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 18-19 in a meadow at foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountain. “We’re happy to work with our friends at Sanctuary on the Trail to host the Indian Village in our school back yard,” said Principal Toby...
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Purcellville Scout Troop 711 Open House
Purcellville Scout Troop 711 Open House
Scout Troop 711 Open House Monday, September 20th. Court of Honor Ceremony. Open to boys ages 11 - 17 years old. Contact Troop 711 through the website for location details.
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Purcellville Garden Club
Purcellville Garden Club
Join the Purcellville Garden Club on Thursday, September 23 from 4 to 6 pm at 3 Creeks Winery for a fall "Meet and Greet" and live floral arranging demo. Bring a friend.
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Junior Womans Club of Loudoun Wedding Dress Fundraiser
Junior Womans Club of Loudoun Wedding Dress Fundraiser
The Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun is hosting a Wedding Dress Fundraiser on October 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Galilee United Methodist Church at 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, Va. These are sample dresses donated to our club by the former Leesburg Bridal. All dresses are $150. There are a variety of sizes...
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Dear Editor: Candidate Paul Siker has been critical of Delegate LaRock’s work, but he never gets around to being specific. From LaRock’s website, I see he worked on these things in the last session but was stopped by the Democrat…
Read more...After the last session of the General Assembly, I received a summary from Dave LaRock, my Delegate. What I learned from his letter shocked me. The bills he filed were commonsense proposals that, in my opinion, would have benefited all…
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At the Annual Conference of the Virginia Association of the Chiefs of Police, Middleburg Police Chief Anthony “A.J.” Panebianco was named president of VACP for 2021-2022. Chief Panebianco has served…
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This year’s community art project coordinated by Discover Purcellville is out on the streets for all to enjoy. Thirty talented local Artist donated their talent to paint a word on…
Read more...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…
Read more...Save the date – it’s that time of year again for the Purcellville Tag Sale. On Saturday, Oct. 9 join the community for a day of fun, shopping, and deals. Oh, and treasures, too. Sign-up…
Read more...The 51st Annual Bluemont Fair, canceled last year due to the pandemic, is back this…
Read more...By Valerie Cury As part of the Purcellville’s July 13 Town Council meeting, a public…
Read more...By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 15, on…
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