Recent stories
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Hi-ho, Hi-ho - Sincerely me
I got fired from my first job 30 years ago at age 15. Before you make an assumption, let me explain. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit and couldn’t…
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Should I Whiten My Teeth? - Middleburg Smiles
“Should I whiten my teeth or not?” is one of the most common questions hygienists and dentists get from patients. Most patients’ questions are pretty straight…
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Stress Relief - Fitness Pro
Stress is just a six-letter word. Seems harmless enough. Truly not a scary word. However, stress can become the enemy if management protocols are not in place.…
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Vines, the Good and the Bad - The Plant Lady
With summer’s arrival, the garden bulks up. It may seem like new growth has surpassed the gardener’s ability to maintain. This is especially so with vines,…
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Getting Older - Around the Town
I always try to be honest when I write my column, and this time is no different. I am getting older. My body doesn’t work like it used to. I don’t enjoy food…
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How Do You Achieve Your Ideal Home?- Ask a Remodeler
Embarking on a renovation project can and should be exciting, though, for many, it’s overwhelming and disappointing. In our experience, the path to a…
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EQUALITY – WITH ALL “DELIBERATE” SPEED?
We have made a national holiday to celebrate the freedom of slaves after the Civil War. We have legislation on the Hill that could protect persons of color…
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Letter from The Plains - June 2021
In the first five months of the Biden Administration the United States has moved positively and effectively back to its “Alliance Roots”. In so doing the…
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Jim Stine
For Jim Stine, it was a tale of two productive careers—first as an in-program analyst for the government, second as a beloved bakery owner in Middleburg. And…
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James J. Wilson
James J. Wilson of Middleburg, Va. passed away June 10, 2021. Jim was born in Bronx, New York, the third of seven children to Daniel J. and Mary O’Donnell…
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Middleburg Eccentric July 2021, Volume 18 Issue 4
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: Middleburg Celebrates the 4th of July, Seven Loaves Pantry Divers needed, Magalen Ohrstrom Bryant, The Windy Hill Foundation…
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Middleburg Eccentric June 2021, Volume 18 Issue 3
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: Upperville Colt & Horse Show Under The Oaks & On Top of the (Horse) World, Thistlethwaite Americana Showroom Opens in…
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Gilberts Corner Farmers Market Brings More Local Farmers to Market
One of the farmers markets featured in the Buy Fresh Buy Local guide is the Gilberts Corner Farmers Market, operated by Loudoun Valley Homegrown Markets…
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Grace Church 2021 Concert Series
On Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.: The Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains, VA in an outdoor Covid safe performance features Quintango. Grace has…
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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURG COMMITTEE VACANCIES
The Middleburg Town Council is accepting letters of interest from individuals who wish to be considered for service on the following: Go Green Committee. The…
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The Role of Trees and the Trillion Trees Act for Landowners - The Fence Post
Y ou may be wondering, “what’s the point of planting trees?” The impacts of trees and tree-planting are widely seen across our planet. What the lungs are to…
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Leadership Fauquier Applications Open
Leadership Fauquier is excited to announce applications for our 2021-2022 Signature Program are open. The 10-month program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that…
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Accolades for Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) is proud to announce it has been recognized for excellence in patient care, safety, quality and nursing by multiple national…
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Kuhn Family Purchases Middleburg Academy Property with Plans to Place Land into Conservation Easement
C huck Kuhn, founder and CEO of JK Moving Services, and his wife Stacy Kuhn, have purchased the 90-acre property that houses Middleburg Academy, a private…
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Welcome to the PLAYroom : A Toy Shop for kids of all ages
Imagine a place where kids could discover and learn through engaging and fun PLAY. We’ve been doing just that, and we’re excited to share it with you! Our…