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The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance
The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance (CBPO) is a set of regulations that are designed to arrest further degradation of our county’s streams, and make our first down-payment on the decades-long process of restoring them to their full potential as water sources, environmental habitat, and recreational opportunities for Loudoun’s citizens.
Versions of this Ordinance are currently… »
Barn Fire Kills 27 Horses In Charles Town West Virginia
On September 6 a barn fire killed 27 horses in Charles Town Races, West Virginia. The fire was near the Hollywood Casino and was reported at 4:41 a.m. Monday. A total of 25 horses that perished were stabled in one barn and two were in another. There was a third barn that… »
Three Purcellville Residents Tragically Killed In a Car Crash
Purcellville Business Owner Edward E. “Ted” Nichols III, and his wife Karen were killed in a car crash near Front Royal in Warren County Sunday around 2:00 p.m. Seven people were in the Suburban driven by Robert Louer, 65. The van ran off the side of eastbound route 55 and struck a tree,… »
Blue Ridge Leader News -
September 5, 2010
No Christmas at the Courthouse?
Well, our local judges certainly don’t want to play any reindeer games this year. It seems the judiciary leaders in Loudoun County already weighed in on the impending decision on displays within the historic courthouse grounds, and it wasn’t in favor of little baby Jesus- or any other holiday deity, personality… »
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Work Program Presented September 1
On September 1 Supervisor Jim Burton of the Blue Ridge District, and Supervisor Sally Kurtz of the Catoctin District hosted a community meeting for the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act at the Loudoun County Government Center. A power point presentation was given by Laura Edmonds, who is an environmental engineer and manager for the Chesapeake… »
Cruise-In Party Offers Rewards
Mary Liz Mc Cauley of Middleburg Bank awarded donations from the Cruise-In on Monday August 30 at 11:00 a.m. The donations went to Franklin Park, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, C.S. Monroe Technical Center,Purcellville Auxilary and Hamilton Elementary School. The Cruise-In is a party for classic and mussel cars, trucks, and motor cycles. The… »
Blue Ridge Leader News -
August 29, 2010
Two Bodies, Two Stories, One Town
News for Loudoun County returns to the dark side this week, with the recent discovery of two bodies in and around Ball’s Bluff Regional Park on the north side of Leesburg.
Authorities reported 52 year old Cornelia Arnold, a town resident, the victim of homicide; her remains were found Monday… »
Blue Ridge Leader News -
August 22, 2010
The Call Up
One of Loudoun’s own gets called up to the ‘Big Leagues’ down in Richmond; local land-use lawyer Randy Minchew accepted a post in Governor Robert McDonnell’s Administration, as Deputy Counselor. This seems to be a nice perk for Randy and for Loudoun County, as most of his new duties can be executed by… »
Catoctin Corner
Development Is a Go!
At the August 10 Purcellville Town Council Meeting, Mayor Lazaro and the Town Council approved both the rezoning application of Catoctin Corner and the approval of six special use permit applications for the commercial development totaling up to 50,000 sq.ft. The vote was 6-1 with Lehr voting against the rezoning application, and 6-1 to… »
Blue Ridge Leader News -
August 15, 2010
Turnaround’s Fair Play
Well, I guess it’s a good thing that this multiple stabbing suspect is in custody in Georgia, and I’m sure we’re gonna hear much more about this man’s strange behavior over his up-to-now 33 years on the planet. It’s at least a little unsettling that Elias Abuelazam lived in Leesburg for about a… »
Bill Druhan Comments at Council Meeting
Former Mayor and current Planning Commissioner Bill Druhan commented at the August 10 Purcellville Town Council… »
Blue Ridge Leader News -
August 8, 2010
Life Cut Short
Not to be flip, but this must have been the week of ill-timed factors like full moons, tides, ides and other bad omens; topping the list of misadventures in today’s column we mourn the loss of a local teenager in a dirt bike crash this week at Claude Moore Park. Seventeen year old… »
New Maintenance Facility Dedicated
On August 3 the Town of Purcellville held a dedication Ceremony for the new 13,300 square-foot Maintenance Facility at 1005 South 20th Street. The cost of the facility is approximately $4,900,000 with outstanding invoices not available through FOIA at this time.
Click here to view proposed new vehicles and equipment for the Town of… »
Animal Control Seeks Information in Possible Poisoning
Loudoun County Animal Control is seeking assistance from the public for information regarding the possible poisoning of a dog.
On Thursday July 29, 2010, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a 5 year old beagle consumed a substance inside of a metal pan that had been left in the dog’s yard. Initial analysis of the pan’s contents… »
Blue Ridge Leader News - August 1, 2010
The Wind
Last Sunday’s storm may seem like a distant memory for most of us, but for one local family, it’ll never end. Six year old Eric Lawson lost his life that afternoon as a tree crashed down on him at Claude Moore Park; he was running for shelter with other members of his family, in… »