Archive: 2018
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EDITORIAL: Exonerated? Tick. Tock. Blue
On Friday, February 16, the Justice Department announced that evidence presented by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller’s team had led to the indictment of…
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EDITORAL: Letters - Bridge Littleton
My name is Bridge Littleton and I am running to succeed Betsy Davis as our next Mayor. One of the greatest qualities that Betsy has brought to our Town and the…
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EDITORAL: Ask a Council Member
Hello Middleburg! I am pleased to remind readers that I filed for mayor. Town elections are May 1, 2017. I am again appealing to readers to file for the May 1…
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Celebrating 30 Years of Growing Up with Area Families
From our first deck addition to our most recent whole-home renovation, BOWA has grown up with hundreds of area families over the past 30 years. It has been an…
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The Middleburg Community Farmers Market Now Taking Vendor Applications for the 2018 Season
The Town of Middleburg is pleased to announce that applications to be a vendor for the 2018 season of the Middleburg Community Farmers Market are now being…
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I Won’t Let Cerebral Palsy Interfere with My Life’s Purpose - Faces of Loudoun
Throughout my life, I have relied on a large network of organizations and individual caregivers to take care of my basic needs. Twenty-one years ago, I was…
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Paul Mellon British Sporting Art Collection at NSLM
I n 1983, philanthropist, art collector, and sportsman Paul Mellon and wife Rachel “Bunny” Mellon donated their important collection of approximately 200…
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Battle of Upperville Protected in Perpetuity
T he Land Trust of Virginia (LTV) and The Mosby Heritage Area Association (MHAA) jointly announce the historic “Vineyard Hill” property located in Upperville…
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A Place to Be Receives the Emerging Arts Organization Award from the VA Commission for the Arts
T he Virginia Commission for the Arts congratulates our “50 for 50 Arts Inspiration Award” recipients. They were selected from an original pool of over 350…
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Pianist John O’Conor to Perform in Middleburg
World famous pianist John O’Conor will perform at the Middleburg Concert Series fundraising event “Arts in the Afternoon” on Sunday, April 15th at 4:00 PM at…
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Little Fork Fire & Rescue’s Technical Large Animal Rescue: Serving The Needs of the Commonwealth
Life in the country isn’t always peaceful — animal emergencies happen. Horses, cows, bulls and other livestock get stuck in fences, mud, snow, ditches; fall…
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Grace Church Concert Series
On Sunday, March 11, 2018, the Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains, VA features renowned pianist Tanya Gabrielian performing Schumann, Haydn, Gershwin…
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Dave Mullins - Oscar Nominee!
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 90th Academy Awards are coming Sunday, March 4th on ABC, and a large group will be rooting for local favorite Dave Mullins! An 18…
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5G Cell Towers: New Legislation Strips Citizen Authority On Where They Can Be Built
In the Virginia General Assembly, there is a well-funded and powerful lobby, wireless cell carriers, and they are looking to fundamentally change the face of…
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Middleburg Town Council Report - February 2018
The Route 50 Dilemma On February 10 Virginia State Senator Jill Vogel walked the dangerous ground on Route 50 just west of Middleburg with Middleburg Police…
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Middleburg Eccentric February 2018, Volume 14 Issue 10
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: Safety patrol takes oath of office, 5G Cell Towers New Legislation, Dave Mullins - Oscar Nominee, Battle of Upperville, A Place to…
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Witch Hazel
Witch hazels are large shrubs that flower in fall or winter. Their name is derived from the old English word "wice" which means pliant or bendable, also the roo…
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Winter Blues
Even though spring is right around the corner and the days are already getting longer, we are still wrapped in the blanket of Ol' Man Winter for a few more week…
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Warrenton Hunt Kicks Off Racing & Chasing Season
It's that time of year… AAAAAAND THEY'RE OFF!!!! Days are getting longer, there are glimmers of spring, and you can go racing every weekend in Virginia from mid…
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Time of Travel
The early 1960's were a time of increasing environmental awareness. Pollution of the nation's rivers and streams was a significant concern. One of the many ques…