AUGUST HEADLINES

Tuesday, August 19

Dulles Updates Its People Movers
Don't think anyone will miss the big weird cars that are there now
LX, L2D

Police & Sheriff's Office Search For Prowling Suspects
Attack as recently as last Thursday
L2D

Ex-Dominion Lawyer's Appointment Poses Conflict
So say the power line opponents
LX

Fairfax County Registrar Seeks 'Missing' Virginia Voters
That can't be good
NBC-4

New speed system helping to slow drivers
Woodrow Wilson Bridge system keeping drivers in check
WTOP

Monday, August 18

County To Study Possibility Of University Campus
GMU-NVCC joint campus being explored
LTM, L2D

MULTIPLE STORIES IN TATE CASE
CA likely to be called; Judge limits the charges
Winchester Star, NV Daily, L2D, LX

Kaine's Push for Obama Rolls Into Loudoun
Says its unlikely he'll be VP
LX

Reforms Could Save Loudoun Schools $2.2 Million
That's a start, but a long way to go
Wash Post

Another Loudoun Transmission Corridor?
Power companies looking at the possibility
L2D


Friday, August 15

Officials Probe Link in 11 Reports of Prowlers
Assaults on Women in Loudoun may all be connected: be aware and safe
LX, Fox-5

Herndon Could Tighten Screws On Day Laborers
Continued debate and efforts on illegal immigration
LX

Water Woes Cited IN RASPBERRY FALLS
This 'Limestone Overlay District' is having trouble with their wells
L2D

Region’s foreclosures increase as prices, home sales drop
Report says the opposite of what most people are seeing with their eyes
Examiner

The Popularity of Community Agriculture Plans
Offer Members a Connection to the Land
LX

Thursday, August 14

Assessment Appeals Triple From 2007
That's what happens when you squeeze water from a stone
L2D

Broadlands Board Discusses Taking Position On BRMC
No comments
L2D

ICE arrests 42 workers at Dulles
Mostly construction workers
LTM, LX

Wells Advises Slower Approach

To DIA-Proposed Infrastructure Projects
L2D

I-66 drivers could see a smoother commute
Keeping shoulder lane open longer should help (it can't hurt)
WTOP

Wednesday, August 13

LCPS Hears Suggestions from Independent Review
And the survey says...
LX

Gas prices will slow growth in Loudoun
4 out of 5 dentists agree
LTM

Exeter Pedestrian Tunnel Ordered Closed
Dunn suggests making it a time capsule
L2D



Tuesday, August 12

Women indicted in killing of mother/grandmother
Lots of bad things happening around here
LTM, LX

Fire damages home outside of Lovettsville
Fire quickly contained
LTM, L2D

Village At Leesburg Changes Approved By Commission
Small changes to big development approved; project taking shape
L2D

Poll shows Obama, McCain even IN VA
Warner leads Gilmore
Examiner

Monday, August 11

Roadwork Hits a Bump
To pave or not to pave that is the question
LX

Firefighter back home
Hospitalized since big Potomac Station blaze
LX

'Certainty' seen for rail to Dulles Airport
Some are very confident this will happen
Easterner

Tree quarantine aims to ward off destructive beetle
How do you keep a tree away from other trees?
LTM

CLeaning lady charged with jewelry theft
More reports trickling in
LTM, LX

Economic Development Panel Seeks Members
Key County group needs more help
LX

Friday, August 8           Enjoy the Olympics! USA! USA! USA!

Meat Tied to Camp Outbreak Recalled
California company recalls a lot of meat
LX

Herndon: Giving the cold shoulder to day laborers
Cracking down on those who 'support' them
LTM

Rail Advances, State Funding Debate Slows
Construction to start in earnest in March 2008
L2D

Wednesday, August 6

Tate witness to testify in open court

Plowman to testify before Horne
L2D, Winchester Star

Loudoun Building Boom Buckles Under Economic Strain
Foreclosures almost match new buildings in the first 6 months of '08
LX

Gas Prices Apply Brakes to Suburban Migration
No longer going further and further West
LX

AOL Is Moving Closer to Jettisoning Dial-Up
It's a high speed world
LX

Crime Incidents Now Available in Interactive Map
Good to know what's going on where
L2D


Monday, August 4

In Tight Year, Tax Holiday Brings Needed Respite
Discounts may be key as everyone's budget is tight
LX

NEW Attractions expected to attract millions
Millions spent to draw in the tourism money
Examiner

Feder campaign to get money and support from DCCC
Part of the 'Red to Blue' program, Dems will pour more money into 10th
LTM

Baby Boomer Retirements Will Impact Labor Pool
EDC looks at the impacts to region
L2D

BAR: Guidelines Need More Time For Review
Want more time to get it right
L2D

Friday, August 1

Joe McCain Talks Of Brother's Courage, Character
Speaks to the Loudoun County Republicans
L2D, LTM, LX

Gov't Center Plans Advance
Developers Asked For More Detail On $71M Office Project
L2D

Gun Training Facility Breaks Ground
Beaumeade Gun Club starts
L2D

Broadlands citizens sound off on hospital plan
No comments
LTM, LX

Boucher Named Deputy Director Of Planning, Zoning

Wells continues to shake up staff
L2D

Thursday, July 31


More Kids Might Walk to School
Uphill, both ways
LX

New law to regulate HOAs statewide
Must get license to 'do business' in VA
LTM

Supervisors say economy could limit 4-year agenda
Limited intake needs to limit output
LTM