A Philomont Fire Station: What’s too big, too costly or just right?
By Laura Longley Last fall, two visions for a Philomont Fire Station came under the consideration of Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and Chief Keith Johnson. At the same time, Philomont village community members as well as preservation and conservation organizations proposed an alternative. They envisioned a more modest looking station that centered…
Wetlands are for more than weird frogs
By Laura Longley If you’re heading from Hillsboro to Purcellville, where the County road enters the Town, on your right you’ll see a residence on a little over a half an acre, nestled within 14.2 acres of mature forest and wetlands. Those wetlands—rich with frogs and salamanders, turtles and fish, snakes and beavers and long-eared…
“I hope you love Adam’s bike park as much as he would.”
A ribbon cutting ceremony for Adam’s Bike Park, named in memory of Adam Caudill, took place on Saturday, October 22.
Stone Colburn arrested in Pooler, GA
UPDATE: October 7, 2022—Stone Colburn was arrested late this evening by the Pooler Police Department in Chatham County, GA. More information on his arrest will be released when available. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Pooler Police Department for their efforts in apprehending Colburn. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office asked for…
Early Tuesday morning on May 14, a very important large family is seen crossing Main Street at the crosswalk, in the vicinity of Giant Foods – perhaps to get some vittles.
The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has set the Spring Farm Tour for Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a signature program showcasing the rich agricultural heritage of Loudoun County. This event promises…
With the retirement of Chief McAlister, Deputy Chief Dave Dailey will serve as the Interim Chief of Police effective May 1, until a permanent Chief is identified. Chief Dailey brings a wealth of experience to this role having served as Purcellville’s Deputy Chief for five…
By Valerie Cury During the April 18 Purcellville Planning Commission Meeting the town’s planning staff appeared to be obstructing, by direction of members of the town council and town management, planning commission efforts to complete the zoning ordinance rewrite – by refusing to return the…
By Former Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser As Ronald Reagan insightfully remarked, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” True economic growth thrives when government embraces an environment that is fair, honest, and predictable for…
On April 26, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer; Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet and Google, announced a $1 billion investment to expand Google’s Virginia data center campuses in 2024. This includes two Loudoun County sites and a newly…
The Purcellville Police Department has announced that the Town of Purcellville was ranked the “Safest City” in Virginia for 2024 by SafeWise. Using the latest FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System data available, Purcellville received the number one ranking as the safest city in Virginia. Overall, Virginia was…
White’s Ferry owners—Chuck and Stacy Kuhn—have formally offered to donate the White’s Ferry operation to Montgomery County. This most recent offer is part of their commitment to getting the ferry operational to preserve history, save jobs, and reduce traffic. “We are happy to propose a resolution…
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During its May 7, meeting, the Board of Supervisors ratified a tentative collective bargaining agreement…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved adjustments to its schedule of meetings forMay…
The next Meet the Mayor event with Mayor Kelly Burk has been scheduled for noon…
The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11,…
By Reed Carver Over 1000 dwelling units of various types were approved by the Board…
By Valerie Cury At the April 18 Planning Commission meeting, commissioners are still looking for…
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Reps. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Rob Wittman…
The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, May 22,…
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The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will host a WWII Warbird Showcase on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, at Leesburg Executive Airport. The two-day event will…
A segment of Ryan Road, between Evergreen Mills Road and Northstar Boulevard, is scheduled to be closed nightly to through traffic from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., beginning Monday, May…
The adopted Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Six Year-Capital Improvements Program is now available on the Town website. The Leesburg Town Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget on March…
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The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Friday April 26, in the afternoon in the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE. The victim reported that at…
The restoration preformed on the historic Loudoun County Order Book B, Part 2, 1762-1965, will be unveiled during the upcoming Town of Leesburg’s First Friday event. On May 3, from…
Loudoun County Treasurer Henry C. Eickelberg reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first-half personal property tax is May 6. Payments received or postmarked after May 6, will incur…
Loudoun County election officials remind voters that early voting for the June 18, primary election begins May 3. Both the Democratic and Republican parties are participating in the primary election….
The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, May 22,…
Members of the community are encouraged to learn and engage about Loudoun County’s efforts to increase…