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Hamilton granted permission to operate well

Wed., Sep. 8 | 03:09 PM - The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 8 to grant Hamilton a special exception to operate a municipal well, even though the town requested to withdraw its application.

County vice-chair will not run for reelection

Wed., Sep. 8 | 12:55 PM - Loudoun County Vice-Chairman Susan Klimek Buckley announced Sept. 8 that she will not seek a second term in office.

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UPDATE: Public displays to remain on courthouse grounds

Wed., Sep. 8 | 10:44 AM - Jesus will remain on the Loudoun County courthouse grounds, as long as Buddha, Luke Skywalker and the Flying Spaghetti monster can stay, too.

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Board denies schools’ request for $4.5 million to avoid furloughs

Wed., Sep. 8 | 10:43 AM - After an emotional discussion about the quality of Loudoun education, supervisors on Sept. 8 refused to grant $4.5 million to the public school system to avoid furloughs and counter budget shortfalls.

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Libertarian candidate Bill Redpath will vie against Republican incumbent Frank Wolf and Democrat Jeff Barnett for the 10th Congressional seat on Nov. 2.

Libertarian Party nominee discusses platform

Wed., Sep. 8 | 08:00 AM - Bill Redpath, the Libertarian Party nominee for the 10th Congressional District, will vie with incumbent Republican Frank Wolf and Democrat Jeff Barnett in the Nov. 2 election.

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Rivers of controversy over streams

Wed., Sep. 8 | 05:00 AM - Advocates, critics line up on both sides of Chesapeake Bay debate

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EDITORIAL: Protect our rivers? Yes… Adopt the Bay ordinance? Not quite…

Wed., Sep. 8 | 04:58 AM - We entered into the debate over the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance with a strong and real desire to support a noble effort to protect Loudoun’s streams and rivers.

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When the Sardone Building was owned by Walter Harrison, it was surrounded by acres of farmland, and Route 7 was a two-lane road. Photo Courtesy/Walter Harrison

Building spotlights Sterling Park’s real estate history

Wed., Sep. 8 | 04:50 AM - In 1968, Jerry Sardone took a call from the Loudoun Times-Mirror.

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Ted Nichols (fifth from left) stands with his uncle Ken Nichols (fourth from left) and with the staff of Nichols’ Hardware in 2001. Photographer Sarah Huntington took a similar photo in 1991 and planned to take another photo like it in 2011. Photo courtesy/Sarah Huntington.

Purcellville couple remembered for love of family and community

Tue., Sep. 7 | 08:45 PM - On Sept. 5, three Purcellville residents, including Edward E. "Ted" Nichols III, 64, owner of Nichols' Hardware, and his wife, Karen Nichols, 63, died in a car crash near Front Royal.

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Democratic Congressional candidate for the 10th District Jeff Barnett and his wife, Katherine, wave to passing cars in downtown Leesburg Sept. 6 during his walk through Loudoun County.

Candidate pledges term limits during walk through district

Tue., Sep. 7 | 08:37 PM - Congressional Democratic candidate Jeff Barnett used an 80-mile walk through the 10th District not only to connect with constituents but also to commit to a term-limit pledge.

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Q&A: Alisa Rogaliner, Principal of Buffalo Trail Elementary

Tue., Sep. 7 | 02:02 PM - Alisa Rogaliner recently began her 18th year as an educator as principal of Buffalo Trail Elementary, Loudoun's first two-story elementary school.

Three Purcellville residents dead in Warren County crash

Mon., Sep. 6 | 03:52 PM - Three Purcellville residents died Sunday and four other people were injured in a crash on Route 55 in Warren County.

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Boy, 15, accused of pointing laser at inbound plane

Fri., Sep. 3 | 03:02 PM - Charges against a 15-year-old Leesburg boy are pending after police say he pointed a laser at a plane that was landing at Dulles International Airport Sept. 1.

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Judges to supervisors: Move displays off courthouse grounds

Fri., Sep. 3 | 01:09 PM - Loudoun County's highest ranking judicial officials have asked supervisors to ban public displays from the courthouse grounds, saying the current policy could impede the daily functions of the courtrooms.

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Greater Loudoun Lions

Scenes from the Greater Loudoun Lions’ Babe Ruth World Series game against Vancouver (Wash.) on Aug. 24 at Fireman’s Field in Purcellville.

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Park View to induct first Athletic Hall of Fame class

Thu., Sep. 9 | 07:21 AM - Park View High School has established an Athletic Hall of Fame to recognize and honor athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters who excelled in their respective sports or coaching/support roles.

Varsity football: Standings, scores, schedule and video highlights

Thu., Sep. 9 | 06:28 AM - Broad Run and Loudoun Valley improved to 2-0 with impressive wins, while Stone Bridge, Park View and Freedom were also victorious Sept. 3.

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