JUNE HEADLINES

Tuesday, June 30

Loudoun Projects Remain In VDOT Road Plan
Still hope we might get some roads
L2D

VA not spending transportation stimulus money well
MD and DC doing better
LX

Plane Runs Off Runway at Leesburg Airport
Oops
LX, L2D

Virginia to get $28 million for energy
Energy efficiency that is
LTM

Monday, June 29

Upgraded Power Line Planned To Cross Southern Loudoun
Is it me or are there power lines everywhere these days?
L2D

PATH meets the public in August
See - more power lines
LTM

 

Ticket Revenue up big time
County making money through violations
LX

New Laws take effect on Wednesday
Ban on texting in car leads the way
L2D

Thursday, June 25

Oei Reimbursed $167,000 For Legal Fees
Your tax dollars at work
L2D, LX, Loudoun I

School system disputes report of investigation
Are they are are they not?
LTM

Ball Two for Kincora Stadium Board
Still Concerned About Timing and Environmental Impact
Loudoun I

Va. Governor Is Really Going Places

Kaine's Travels as DNC Chief Not So Easy to Pin Down
LX

Roadable airplane. Will it be a hit?
I want me one of these!
WTOP

Wednesday, June 24

Environmental Concerns Delay Action On Kincora
Stadium proposal held up in Transportation and Land Use
L2D

Fees Likely To Double on Dulles Toll Road by 2012
How is that even possible?
LX, Examiner

Another wave of foreclosures predicted for DC region
Rising unemployment among the factors sighted
Examiner

Loudoun Country Day School opens NEW campus
State of the art facility a long time coming
LTM

Creditors accuse ex-restaurateur of taking millions
Not sure where he is now
LTM

Proposed Facade Grant Program Draws Mixed Reaction
Umstattd: Worst Idea Ever
L2D

Tuesday, June 23

At Least Seven Killed in Red Line Crash
Faulty switch and human error suspected
Wash Post, Wash Post II, WTOP

Kincora To Get First Board Review MONDAY NIGHT
Trans/Land Use to take up stadium special exception
L2D

Jobless rate doubles in county
Still 'below average' but that doesn't mean much to those without jobs
LTM


Monday, June 22

Clearing starts on Dominion's Hamilton line

This is going to be a major blight for Leesburg and area
LTM, L2D

Farewell, LoCo Readers Erica Garman leaving the Loudoun Extra...she will be missed Living in LoCo

Supervisors Support Rt. 606 Partnership
Trying to establish a Dulles Ring Road
L2D

Senate majority leader advocates for gas tax
Money to go to road improvements
LTM

Nonprofits call restaurant's forum 'awesome'
Innovative way to spread the message
WTOP

Thursday, June 18

DC UNited polling fans about a New Home
Someone very smart is quoted in this story...who could it be??
LX

Most Who Sued Over Water Fees Hold Back on Bills
A little civil protest of excessive rates
LX

Jobless rate doubles in county
Loudoun rate still lower than national and state averages
LTM

ICE Goes on the Record About Mancia-Morales
A deeper look into why he was still in the Country
Independent

On Patrol with Deputies on Friday Night

Unpredictable trumps routine - a great look at what happens on patrol
Connection

LCPS under federal investigation

According to Center for Public Integrity
LTM, Living in LoCo

Wednesday, June 17

Va. Is Last State to Request Stimulus Funds for Road

Uh, why?
LX

Good Shepherd Alliance Opens Transitional Shelter
More good deeds from this great group
Living in LoCo

Greenlea Tax District Established To Replace Bridge
A bridge that's been out of commission for a long time
L2D

Alternatives Sought For Brambleton Substation
Sheriff wants it in a better spot
L2D

Cycling Event Raises Questions About Rules of the Road
Please, please educate them and drivers
LX

Monday, June 15

SCC Announces Purcellville Hearing On PATH Line
This should be a ton of fun
L2D, WTOP

McDonnell, Deeds Hit Ground Running
Gubernatorial candidates crisscross the Commonwealth
LX

Charlie Luck runs his company with rock-solid values
More than the bottom line for this 3rd Generation businessman
Richmond Times Dispatch

School Board To Extend Hatrick's Contract
Long time leader stays on
L2D

Friday, June 12

Leesburg Making Police More Visible in Communities
Effort to reach out key
LX

No Injuries in Leesburg Bus Accident

Bus driver gets stuck on median
L2D, Independent

Structural Concerns Force Closure of Roller Rink
Purcellville has to close building
L2D, LTM

Wednesday, June 10

Deeds Surges to Stunning Win in Va.
Rural legislator is Democrats' pick in Governor's race
LX, WTOP, Politico, CNN

Governor's Race Will Play Out on a National Stage
Off year elections put VA and NJ in the spotlight
LX

Baseball stadium plans met with mixed reviews
Lots of supporters for baseball; lots of questions about the project
LTM

National Study Lauds Loudoun's Graduation Rate
That's pretty good for us
LX

4 Races Key To Shaping Fight for Legislature
Post looks at four non-Loudoun races that will shape the House
LX

LCPS Superintendent Hatrick’s Evaluation Scheduled
Regular review
Independent

Tuesday, June 9

Voters to choose Democrat to run for governor
Primary today amid thunderstorms
WTOP, LX

York Highlights Finances, Planning Efforts
Holds annual address to Chamber
L2D

Loudoun investors get commitment from league
Word on the street is the public hearing didn't go well
LTM, L2D, Independent

Autism Help Lacking, Study Says
Study commissioned by Legislature
LX

Friday, June 5

Supervisors Weigh More Rt. 28 Planning Options
Taking a closer look at what should go where
L2D

Ashburn Strangling Case Will Go to a Grand Jury
Ugly case moving forward
LX

Town, County Ink Affordable Housing Deal
Leesburg and Loudoun sign landmark agreement
L2D

Campaign Targets In-State Colleges
Candidates focused on different options
LX

Autism: A Mix of Support and Silence
A closer look at the candidates on this topic
LX

Wednesday, June 3

Minor league ballfield plans draw debate
The ups and the downs of the Kincora project
LTM

Supervisors Approve Removal Of Fire-Damaged Home
Sterling blight to face bulldozer
L2D, LTM

Is Loudoun a good fit for D.C. United?
Is United really, really looking out here?
LTM

County's Route 28 Planning Criticized
Study examines views of property owners
LX

Stepping Gingerly Through Bottleneck
Democrats wary of voters strong feelings
LX

Deeds leads competition in state poll

Primary next week
NV Daily

Tuesday, June 2

School Board Terminates Wheatland Contract
Moving on
L2D

Baseball Plan Highlighted As Kincora Heads To Hearing
Hearing on June 8th
L2D

Leesburg Launches New Town Web Site
Uses California company to update site
L2D

Moran Alone in Rallying Opposition to Power Plant
Not liking coal plant way down in SE Virginia
LX

Monday, June 1

Hall of Famers on Loudoun baseball board

Killebrew and Robinson helping effort
LTM

McDonnell Officially Accepts GOP Nomination
GOP Convention a big success
LX, Independent

Proposed PATH plan draws protesters
Something a lot of people can agree on
Herald-Mail

Purcellville firefighters move to new quarters
The Deuce opens up
LTM, L2D

Friday, May 29

McDonnell Unveils Anti-Gang Platform In Leesburg
Joined by Wolf and May
L2D, LTM, Living in LoCo, Independent

Time Warner To Part With AOL
See ya
L2D, LX, LTM

Loudoun Republicans Prepare for State Convention
Tomorrow is a big day in Richmond
Independent

Residents Await SCC Hearing Schedule On PATH
Still trouble on the horizon for PATH with tri-state rally
L2D, LTM

Leesburg Agrees To $2M Settlement With Dominion
Settles right of way disagreements
L2D

Rt. 7 Interchange Design Moving Forward
Belmont Ridge Road overpass inching forward
L2D

Thursday, May 28

Supervisors Kill Wheatland School Plan
Killed it dead...process severely impaired

L2D, LTM, LX, Living in LoCo

Company Starts Work On Fourth Ashburn Data Center
More good economic news in Loudoun
L2D

Restored Mt. Zion Church Reopens
A little history redone
L2D

high schoolers face boundary changes
Uncertainty remains for those Ashburn
LTM

School Officials Fear Future Cuts
NoVa still facing shortfalls
LX