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Plans Submitted for Leesburg Cinema
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It appears Leesburg’s entertainment options are poised to grow, as more silver screens are on the way.
McDonnell Announces Opposition to LCI Freeze
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) announced Monday, Feb. 8, that he will not support the freeze of the Local Composite Index (LCI) as proposed in the budget prepared by former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine (D). McDonnell announced he will support updating the LCI, the formula which determines state and local education funding responsibility.
Loudoun County Public Schools Closed for Remainder of Week
Schools in Loudoun will remain closed until Tuesday, Feb. 16, when hopefully roads, sidewalks and parking lots in the county will be open and safe for school buses to provide transportation for some of the more than 60,000 students enrolled in LCPS.
Blizzard 2010 Update
And more snow is on the way. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for Tuesday. According to the NWS, there is the potential for an additional 10-20 inches of snow accumulating in the area.
The Fifth Column: Reach Out and Touch Someone Else
I’m not much of a telephone person. I can vaguely remember a time when I would curl up in a corner with a telephone and yak the evening away. But for a variety of reasons I swore off the use of that vile appliance unless absolutely necessary.
Facilities Closed; Power Outages Reported
Loudoun County emergency officials released the following information Saturday concerning the snowstorm.
UPDATE: 34.5 Inches of Snow Fell at Leesburg; Schools Closed Monday and Tuesday
Loudoun County Public Schools will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, as a massive storm that struck over the weekend left more than 30 inches of snow in some parts of Loudoun.
Loudoun County Public Schools Announce Cancellations for Weekend
Approaching winter snowstorm and forecast of 16 to 30 inches of snow prompts cancellations of class on Friday, and weekend activities at Loudoun County Public Schools.
Crime Report for Friday, Feb. 5
Notable incidents include a major closure on Rt. 15 following a single-vehicle crash.
Worth Noting: News Briefs
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Bus service to Tysons topic of meetings; Lyme disease forum scheduled; record year for donations in Leesburg; get tax relief forms in; and park guides needed for local battlefield.
Editorial: Again, the LCI
Last week, this space was used to explain how the Local Composite Index (LCI) is used to determine state funding for education and how this formula had been recalculated every two years along with the budget since the LCI’s inception in 1974.
Crime Report for Thursday, Feb. 4
Notable incidents include the death of a Herndon woman on Dulles Toll Road/ Sully Rd. overpass.
Man Charged with Sexual Assault Against a Minor
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An 18-year-old man was charged on Wed. Feb 3, with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old female near the Junction Plaza Shopping Center in Ashburn.
Local Commission Called ‘Shadow Government’
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A Loudoun County commission tasked with promoting economic development was recently chastised by some county leaders for wanting to weigh in more on major development matters in Loudoun. The term “shadow government” was even used.
More Snow on the Way; When Will It End?
Another snowstorm is barreling down on the East Coast.
Moneyline Dogs Super Bowl Edition
Bill and Scrappy bring you a special all Super Bowl Moneyline Dogs show this week. As the single, most viewed, sporting event of the year, the Super Bowl has produced some very memorable events over the years. The fellas bring back some of the best and worst past Super Bowl performances, along with their all time favorite Super Bowl commercials!
Education in Excellence Banquet Reflects New 10-Point Grading Scale
A record number of students were honored at the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) annual Excellence in Education Banquet in December.
All Around Ashburn: Liberty Mutual Awards $10,000 to AVFRD
Last December we invited you to "Click to Grant a $10000 Wish" that would award our local firehouse with a grant from Liberty Mutual. And you did.
Report: Forbes Says Loudoun has Highest Property Taxes in the South
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You’ve suspected it before, but now your beliefs are confirmed. According to a report issued by Forbes.com, homeowners in Loudoun County pay the most in property taxes in the south.
Proposed House Bill 779 to Target Highway Congestion and Transit Prioritization
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New Northern Virginia delegate Jim LeMunyon (R-67th) has introduced new legislation to target performance-based transportation priorities and reduce congestion.
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