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Crime Blotter: Burglary, Larceny

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

Authorities are investigating a burglary case in Ashburn in which a person removed credit cards and cash from an apartment office, according to a daily report by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Weekend Roundup: The Loudoun Outdoors

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

As the familiar sound of school bells ringing draws closer, take advantage of the summer weather by spending your weekend outdoors in Loudoun. From the Canine Companion Walk in Leesburg to the Lucketts Fair, there are endless possibilities for some outdoor fun this weekend.

Loudoun News Briefs

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

News briefs from around Loudoun County.

From a Dream Development, a Harder Reality

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

In the heart of tiny downtown Lovettsville in Loudoun County, residents have long hoped that a new development backed by town approval, ample funding and lofty dreams of being Northern Virginia's next rural destination spot would revitalize an unheralded corner of the map.

Kaine Warns Of 'Painful' Cuts In Va. Services

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said Wednesday that he might be forced to cut core services, including education, health care and public safety, lay off employees and borrow money from the state's rainy day fund to make up a $1.5 billion budget shortfall.

In Leesburg, Fresh Coffee And Old Shoes

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

The building in downtown Leesburg had housed a shoe repair store for more than 80 years, until its well-known cobbler retired and closed shop in 2006.

HCA Proposes Building A Hospital on Route 50

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009

In a startling reversal, the Hospital Corporation of America announced a proposal Wednesday to build a hospital on Route 50 in Loudoun County, apparently signaling the end of a long struggle with rival Inova Health System over its future in the growing area.

Crime Blotter: Tampering with a Vehicle

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009

Authorities are investigating a larceny case in Sterling in which a person removed items from two vehicles, according to a daily report by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

No Limits On Gifts or Questions

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009

Wealthy friends and accommodating campaign finance laws have allowed the two men running for governor of Virginia to compile tens of thousands of dollars from individual donors in what is expected to be the most expensive race in the state's history.

Transportation Returns To Forefront of Contest

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009

A day after the state abruptly announced that it will postpone construction on express lanes on interstates 395 and 95, elected leaders and the candidates for governor began blaming each other Tuesday for failing again to help ease congestion in traffic-clogged Northern Virginia.

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Larceny

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

Authorities are investigating a larceny case in Aldie in which a washing machine was removed from a house under construction, according to a daily report by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Virginians Divided On Obama's Actions

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

Most Virginians are satisfied with their health care and, despite deep concerns about future costs, there is broad public skepticism about the reforms advocated by President Obama that are under consideration in Congress, according to a Washington Post poll.

Up Close: Bassist Brad Bowers

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

Brad Bowers, a 15-year-old sophomore at Potomac Falls High School in Sterling, has a very special talent.

Virginia Delays I-395/95 HOT Lane Project

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

Plans to expand the ambitious HOT lanes project to ease traffic congestion in Virginia will be delayed because state leaders fear the bond market won’t support funding for the private-public venture and some local officials are uneasy with the proposal.