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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… »
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… »
Get Fashionable with Loudoun Youth, Inc
Loudoun Youth Inc. is hosting their first annual fashion fair featuring local teens and vendors on Saturday, November 6, from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the AVCom Visual Arts, 45965 Nokes Blvd., Suite 159 in Sterling.
The event will feature five fashion shows, two local youth musicians, four professional musicians and local vendors. Loudoun Youth is… »
Rozlyn Sorrell Performs Songs of Faith, Hope and Freedom at Rust Library
Rozlyn Sorrell, recognized for her remarkable dramatic abilities and six-octave vocal range, will give an exclusive performance created to accompany the traveling exhibit, “Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation” at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 12 at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. Sorrell’s integrity, passion and unique vocal talent ring with equal clarity… »
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… »
2010 Fill-the-Boot Kicks Off for Muscular Dystrophy
Labor Day signifies the end of summer vacation for school children and once again Loudoun County firefighters will be busy filling their boots for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Firefighters across the nation stand at intersections collecting money to the benefit the MDA and “Jerry’s Kids.”
Loudoun County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management in conjunction… »
Fall for Reading with the Literacy Council
Celebrate the joy of reading together as a family with stories, crafts and fun activities. Fall for Reading, hosted by Loudoun Literacy Council and sponsored by Verizon, encourages families to read together, play together, and to learn as a family all year long. This annual event also kicks off National Family Literacy Week, celebrated Sept…. »
GSA Walks for Shelter
Join The Good Shepherd Alliance, Inc. (GSA) for their sixth Annual Walk for Shelter on September 18 celebrating 27 years meeting the needs of homeless and indigent persons in the Loudoun Community.
Living in Northern Virginia, it’s sometimes easy to forget that there are people living in this area who struggle without one of life’s… »
Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Meeting for Eastern Station Area
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will host a quarterly community meeting for Eastern Loudoun County on Thursday, August 19, at the Eastern Loudoun Station located at 46620 East Frederick Dr. at 7:00 p.m.
Join your neighbors for an informative presentation on the current status of law enforcement efforts in the Eastern Station service area…. »
Morven Park Offers Two Tours
Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, is offering two daily tours. The first is a guided tour of Morven Park, the historic home of Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis, and is offered from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this tour, visitors will learn the history of Gov. Davis’ role as a progressive farmer and… »
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… »
Mountain Gap Farm Protected by Conservation Easement
Historic Property Saved from Development
Ayrshire Farm announced today that Mountain Gap Farm, a 350-acre farm located in Leesburg, has been placed into a protective conservation easement with Loudon County. Mountain Gap Farm serves as an extension of Ayrshire Farm, a certified organic and certified humane farm in Upperville, Virginia owned by Sandy Lerner…. »
Blue Ridge Leader News -
July 25, 2010
The Bright Side
Kinda nice to start our morning off on a positive note; one of our missing teenagers is back safe and sound after being gone for over a month. Ana Maria Ferster turned up in Reston this past Thursday; she’d been missing since June 12.
And I know you want to know why she… »
Leadership Loudoun Recruits
The Leadership Loudoun Board of Directors is hosting a recruitment event on Wednesday, July 28, at Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, located at 203 Harrison Street, S.E. in Leesburg, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. This is an opportunity for people interested in applying for the 9-month leadership development program to meet with board members and staff who will… »