Eating Right for a Healthy Smile

How often do you think about your teeth on a daily basis? Be honest! Aside from the time you spend brushing in the morning and at night, I’m sure your teeth and their well being aren’t constantly at the forefront of your mind. And that’s OK, we all have plenty on our plates to deal [...]

North 21st Street Sidewalk Improvements Begin Soon in Purcellville

Purcellville, Virginia – Construction on the North 21st Street Sidewalk Improvements project is anticipated to begin on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. The Town’s contractor will begin by starting on underground utility work. Daytime temporary traffic flaggers and lane closures can be expected during construction. The North 21st Street Sidewalk Improvements project consists of improvements along [...]

Loudoun Breaks Ground for New Brambleton Public Safety Center

On Thursday, September 29, 2011, members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the Loudoun County Fire-Rescue system, and other officials came together to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art facility: the Brambleton Public Safety Center. The center will be the future home of Fire and Rescue Station #9 and the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management’s [...]

Loudoun Deputy Takes First Place in Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Rodeo

Loudoun County, Virginia- Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Motor Deputy Barry Dufek participated in the Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Rodeo and took first place in the events expert slow ride course. In the slow ride event, Deputy First Class Dufek and his competitors attempted to keep their bikes balanced and move through the course as slow as possible [...]

Loudoun Sheriff’s Crime Report – September 30, 2011

Eastern Loudoun Station (Sectors 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290) 09/28/11 1510 hrs. 200 block E. Brunswick St. Sterling Larceny: Unknown subject removed a scooter from the front porch of the residence. A possible solicitor was observed coming to the door of the residence and then seen taking the scooter. The subject [...]

New discoveries in genetics of lung health

Scientists have for the first time discovered sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health — opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases. An international consortium of 175 scientists from 126 centres in Europe, the USA and Australia identified genetic variants associated with the [...]

Traffic and Accident Updates For Northern Va and Loudoun County for 2011-09-30

Traffic Alert: Event Cleared: Accident: WB On VA-7W in Loudoun Co. 1 lane closed.12:46AM # Traffic Alert: Delay: EB On I-66E at MM 54 in Fairfax Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.4:46AM # Traffic Alert: Event Cleared: Delay: EB On I-66E at MM 54 in Fairfax Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.4:54AM # Traffic Alert: [...]

Most Productive Sequence for Breast Reduction and Bariatric Surgery

For very obese women considering both bariatric procedures and breast reduction surgery, optimal results are achieved when weight loss is achieved first, suggests a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Although initial breast reduction has some benefits, women may [...]

New Title Company Opens in Village at Leesburg

At 5:00 pm, on Thursday, October 6, 2011, Town of Leesburg officials will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of eTitle Agency’s new office at 1602 Village Market Boulevard, Suite 300 in the Village at Leesburg. Mayor Kristen Umstattd will officiate. eTitle Agency is a real estate transaction firm, providing title insurance [...]

A Happy Hundredth at Middleburg

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Middleburg Elementary, and the educational philosophy that guided it, have stood the test of time.The school celebrated its 100th birthday o…