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Loudoun last week lost a distinguished and experienced activist in the field of rural economic development, open space protection and historic preservation.

This weekend Loudoun will be alive with Fourth of July parades, numerous fireworks displays, and events featuring family-friendly activities, polo and more.

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a fee increase, beginning July 1, for Animal Care & Control services to help offset costs for two new Animal Care & Control staff positions.

The Loudoun Border Guards Fife and Drum Corp bring traditional music to the county.

High school plan goes to Va. Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Virginia will decide whether, and perhaps when, a high school will be built on the Fields ... First landing at Hamilton helipad The Hamilton ...

“Residents are using a farm to access other roads.”

What a difference a couple months make. On the recommendation of Loudoun Water, the county lifted water restrictions put in place in October because of drought conditions, but was still urging residents to ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“They get on my nerves sometimes, but I just ignore it”

FTC moves to block Inova merger The Federal Trade Commission, with Virginia Attorney General Robert McDonnell, is asking the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District ... 0 comments - more ... Bob Manning, ... via Loudoun Times

“It's something that comes with the territory of living out here”

South Riding woman makes gluten-free travel a breeze When her 4-year-old son, Ryan, was diagnosed with celiac disease three years ago, Karen Broussard wondered if her family would ... April record month for bus ... via Loudoun Times

“We'll be riding 105 miles - 65 miles on Saturday and 40 on Sunday. For some of our team, it will be the first time they've ever ridden in an organized event or for any great distance.”

People in the local area best know Frank Stitely and Paul Karstetter for their expertise with numbers - especially at tax time. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“So people should stop by here first if they're coming from eastern Loudoun and pick up some information.”

Twice a year, in spring and fall, the farms of Loudoun County open their doors to the general public and let the world see the more rural side of the county. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

From the Office of the Sheriff: May 4: 320 block Silver Ridge Dr., Sterling. Larceny: Unknown subjects entered a vehicle and removed a GPS unit, satellite radio receiver and a cell phone. via Loudoun Easterner Online

Leesburg looks to lower home tax bills Going against the staff-recommended 18.75-cent tax rate, Leesburg Town Council directed Town Manager John Wells to prepare a budget proposal ... Fighting hunger All ... via Loudoun Times

“The winemaker has to have confidence, ego to stand for the wine”

Couple To Blend Music, Wine at Notaviva Vineyards Alicia Biggs, Staff Writer The show will go on. via Leesburg Today

Loudoun Valley High School junior Lexi Vangsnes, of Waterford, is congratulated by U.S. Rep. via Leesburg Today

Real cross country The owners of the Talbot Farm in Waterford are opening their property for the fourth annual Waterford Landmark Run-Hike-Walk, April ... Animal shelter awards Loudoun County Animal Care and ... via Loudoun Times

“I think this is a really good compromise to a building [in the east]”

Judge rules against Episcopal Church Fairfax Circuit Court Judge Randy Bellows ruled April 3 that 11 congregations that split from the Virginia Diocese of the ... 0 comments - more ... Tree photo contest ... via Loudoun Times

Local By Law Enforcement Staffs Source: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and Leesburg Police Department FRIDAY, APRIL 4 2008 The following incidents were worked by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and the ... via Loudoun Times-Mirror

Local By Law Enforcement Staffs Source: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and Leesburg Police Department TUESDAY, MARCH 25 2008 UPDATED TUESDAY, MARCH 25 2008 The following incidents were worked by the Loudoun ... via Loudoun Times-Mirror

“What I have heard from the people of Old Waterford Knolls is that they want nothing to spoil their view -- no soccer fields, no lacrosse fields, no kids playing, no people enjoying a park and no dogs”

By Arianne Aryanpur Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, March 23, 2008; Page LZ01 No one is letting the dogs out, despite announcements last year that Leesburg was on the verge of building Loudoun County 's ... via The Washington Post

“He was just shy of 50 years of service”

Bidding Farewell Fire department remembers one of its own. By Jennifer Lesinski March 19, 2008 To Contribute Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet