Archive for: August, 2010

Eight Virginia Students Awarded Verizon Foundation Scholarships

As the fall semester begins at colleges and universities across the nation, eight Virginia students are getting some help to pay their college bills.  They are among 675 students nationwide who received scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year through Verizon’s scholarship program for the children and dependents of company employees. The students will each receive [...]

Additional Yard Waste Collection in Leesburg Ends Soon

Reminder to residents! The additional yard waste collection day currently on your trash day ends September 27th for residents in the SE/SW and September 28th for residents in the NE/NW. After this date, yard waste will be collected on your recycling day ONLY. The additional collection date runs from May through September annually to assist [...]

Another Senior Official in Loudoun to Leave Position

Jim Barnes, Director of Public Information for Loudoun County, announced today that he will leave his position at the end of October, after nearly 22 years of service with the county. “When I first came to Loudoun County, I never dreamed that I would be in this position for 22 years,” he said. “I have [...]

Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance Backs ABC Privatization as Part of Comprehensive Transportation Solution

The leading transportation advocacy organization in Northern Virginia is backing ABC privatization as one component of an overall transportation solution for the Commonwealth. The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, which is “the only organization focused exclusively on working to make better transportation a reality for Northern Virginia citizens and businesses”, declared its support in a formal [...]

Virginia Tech Grad Appointed to State Forester of Virginia

Governor Bob McDonnell today announced an additional appointment to his administration under the Agriculture and Forestry secretariat.  Specifically today, Carl E. Garrison, has been appointed State Forester of Virginia Carl Garrison has served as State Forester of Virginia since November 2004.  As the leader of the 265-employee Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF), Carl is responsible [...]

Western Flyer Trolley Service To End In September

Virginia Regional Transit (VRT) announced today that it will discontinue Western Flyer trolley service on September 3, 2010. The route has gained riders during the trial period, but has not generated enough sustained ridership to warrant the continued funding necessary to maintain service.  Passengers will be notified of service termination through postings on the trolleys. [...]

2010 Airshow at Leesburg Executive Airport

October 23rd, 2010 followed again by a Hangar Dance sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. The rain date for the event will be the following Sunday October 24th. The gates open at 10:00 am and close at 4:30 pm. Gates will open at 10 am and Air Show will run from 12:30-2:30pm 2009 Open House [...]

Purcellville Police Report 8/25-8/29/2010

08/25/2010   6:21 p.m.   100 blk  N. 16th  St.  Trespassing Several juvenile and young adults were located in an apartment complex property with no legitimate reason for being there and were suspected in possible illegal activity. Management wanted the individuals banned from returning to the property. 08/26/2010    10:58 p.m.    200 blk. Hirst Rd.   Customer Dispute Two [...]

Town of Purcellville Plans to Rock On

The Town of Purcellville and the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will once again be offering their free rock music event, “Rock the Field”, on September 12, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  “Rock the Field” will feature the classic rock groups GSL, Ivy Rose, Not My Finest Hour, The Immortals and Canus [...]

Loudoun County Drivers Benefit From Two VDOT Projects

CHANTILLY—State and local officials today announced the completion of two important transportation projects over the next two weeks in Loudoun County—the extension of Pacific Boulevard from Autoworld Circle to Severn Way, and a new parking lot accessible from Pacific Boulevard for runners, cyclists and other users of the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail. Pacific [...]

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