The Blue Ridge Leader

11/11/2025

Leesburg Town Manager Kaj Dentler announces retirement https://blueridgeleader.com/leesburg-town-manager-kaj-dentler-announces-retirement Leesburg Town Manager Kaj Dentler has announced his retirement, following almost 30 years spent in the Town of Leesburg government, including 11 as Town Manager. Dentler joined Town staff in 1996 as the Director of the Town’s Parks & Recreation Department. During his 12 years leading Parks & Recreation, Dentler expanded the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, and opened the original Catoctin SkatePark, Ida Lee Park Tennis Center, and Freedom Park.

11/11/2025

23 rd Annual Freeze Your Gizzard Scheduled Nov. 22 https://blueridgeleader.com/23-rd-annual-freeze-your-gizzard-scheduled-nov-22 The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Loudoun Hunger Relief, is hosting the 23rd annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 22. Runners of all skill levels and ages are invited to join this community tradition. The cross-county style 5K run will begin at 9 a.m.

11/11/2025

LCSO makes arrest in Sterling road rage incident https://blueridgeleader.com/lcso-makes-arrest-in-sterling-road-rage-incident The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest following an investigation into a confrontation on Nov. 5, in Sterling. At approximately 4:34 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Arcola Boulevard and Arcola Mills Drive for a report of an assault related to a road rage incident. Deputies found one adult male victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.

11/11/2025

LCSO arrests Seneca Ridge Middle School teacher assistant https://blueridgeleader.com/lcso-arrests-seneca-ridge-middle-school-teacher-assistant The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Seneca Ridge Middle School teacher assistant for Intoxication in Public while at school. Brenda Maxwell, 44, of Chantilly, was charged by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 5. At approximately 12:25 p.m.

11/06/2025

LCSO arrests two juveniles in connection with armed robberies in Sterling https://blueridgeleader.com/lcso-arrests-two-juveniles-in-connection-with-armed-robberies-in-sterling The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two juvenile males following an investigation into armed robberies at two 7-Eleven locations in Sterling, including an incident that occurred in the early morning of Nov. 4. Deputies responded to an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 46580 South Cottage Road at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Nov. 4.

11/06/2025

Rotary Club of Purcellville donates $6K to Legacy Farms https://blueridgeleader.com/rotary-club-of-purcellville-donates-6k-to-legacy-farms The Rotary Club of Purcellville has awarded a $6,000 donation to Legacy Farms, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing apprenticeship-style learning and job opportunities in a neurodiverse community. The donation will support Legacy Farms in its mission to offer targeted, custom-designed apprenticeships to neurodiverse individuals, helping them perform essential organizational tasks in the garden, the community, and for organizational management. The funds were raised at the Rotary Club’s annual golf tournament, a successful event that brings together community members to support local causes.

11/01/2025

Superheroes, smiles, and Halloween spirit soar at Inova Loudoun Hospital https://blueridgeleader.com/superheroes-smiles-and-halloween-spirit-soar-at-inova-loudoun-hospital Halloween morning brought a sky-high surprise to pediatric patients at Inova Loudoun Hospital as real-life superheroes rappelled down the side of the building to spread a little magic and cheer. Members of Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue traded their turnout gear for capes and costumes, becoming Captain America, Mario, Luigi, Stitch, Mr. Incredible, Spider-Man, and even Buzz Lightyear—all descending from the rooftop to wave at children watching eagerly from their windows.

10/31/2025

Purcellville Water Main Break Update https://blueridgeleader.com/purcellville-water-main-break-update Following Wednesday’s (Oct. 29) water main break near the Mayfair community, Town of Purcellville crews teams have completed all immediate repairs to the affected section of the Water Treatment Plant to Town Water Main, originally installed in 1963. The break prompted a town-wide Boil Water Advisory, which remains in effect as officials work with the Virginia Department of Health to ensure water quality and safety before lifting the advisory. Town officials confirmed that the water line has been fully repaired and that the first round of water samples has been submitted to a certified laboratory for testing.

10/30/2025

Town of Purcellville has issued a Boil Water Advisory https://blueridgeleader.com/town-of-purcellville-has-issued-a-boil-water-advisory Town staff has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all residents and businesses following a water main break in the community’s drinking water system. Authorities are urging everyone to boil their drinking water until further notice to prevent possible illness. Failure to follow the advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness, officials warned.

10/30/2025

Town of Purcellville has issued a Boil Water Advisory https://blueridgeleader.com/town-of-purcellville-has-issued-a-boil-water-advisory-2 Town staff has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all residents and businesses following a water main break in the community’s drinking water system. Authorities are urging everyone to boil their drinking water until further notice to prevent possible illness. Failure to follow the advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness, officials warned.

10/30/2025

FINANCIAL FOCUS® https://blueridgeleader.com/financial-focus-10 Smart financial moves to make before year-end

Submitted by Joshua Wolinski, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that interest you, transportation needs, anticipated costs, best time to go and coverage for your work, home or pets. It’s a holistic approach—looking at your trip from a variety of angles. It’s wise to apply that same holistic thinking when you plan for your financial future—that is, bringing into the picture all elements of yourself.

Smart financial moves to make before year-end Submitted by Joshua Wolinski, Edward Jones Financial Advisor When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that interest you, transportation needs, anticipated costs, best time to go and coverage for your wo...