Schools in Loudoun Will Remain Closed All Week
All Loudoun County Public Schools will continue to be closed for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, February 10-12, 2010. This closure includes school activities, practices, and other uses of school buildings. The decision to close is made because of the severity of the snow we already received. It will probably take until Sunday to dig out our 770 buses and make them trip worthy. We are working as fast as possible to open school parking lots and clear walkways on campuses. In the meantime we appreciate the work being done by ...

Three grocery stores in Loudoun County closed because of roof hazard
Loudoun County public safety officials are urging property owners to clear their roofs of snow if possible – especially if they have a flat roof. At least three grocery stores in Loudoun County have been forced to close temporarily because of the amount of snow on their roofs. This particular snow fall contained significant amounts of liquid, which in turn, presents a potential danger for roof collapses. Residents should also keep in mind that the National Weather Service is calling for a significant snowfall later this week.

Make House Address Visible For Emergency Personnel
Loudoun County residents need to make sure their address is visible to emergency personnel in the wake of the record-setting snowstorm that dumped nearly three feet of snow in many sections of the county. Public safety officials are telling residents whose addresses can no longer be seen – because, for example, their mailbox is covered by snow – to post their address on their front door so that it is visible for emergency vehicles. Residents should put their address on a piece of paper in clear and large print and tape ...

Severe winter weather poses a particular danger for elderly
Severe winter weather poses a particular danger for elderly and home bound individuals who may have trouble staying safe during winter storms.  Loudoun County officials ask that residents check on their neighbors, especially in rural areas. Also, check in on neighbors who haven’t been seen or heard from and who may need help. If assistance is needed, citizens can call the Loudoun County Emergency Operations Center public inquiry number at 571-258-3638.

Loudoun vehicles parked on or along snow emergency routes must be moved
Due to the prediction of a significant winter weather storm the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced that all vehicles parked on or along snow emergency routes must be moved by midnight tonight (12 a.m. 02/05/10). If your vehicle or vehicles are parked along any snow emergency route they must be moved or they will be towed at the owners expense. The routes need to be cleared to allow snow removal and emergency vehicles to access these areas. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office appreciates your cooperation in this matter. via Loudoun – Latest Alerts.

Potomac Falls High School Dance Team Places 2nd Nationally
The Potomac Falls High School Dance Team brought home second place for their hip-hop dance routine performed in the National Champion Jazz category of the American National Championships. The dance competition was sponsored by the American Masters National Cheer and Dance Team Competition held January 16th and 17th at the Baltimore Convention Center. This is the team’s second honor this year. This fall the nine-member team captured first place in jazz and hip-hop as well as the Grand Championship for the highest score of the day at the Manchester Dance Team Invitational ...

Shots Fired During Civil Dispute in Sterling
A Sterling, Virginia woman has been arrested after a firearm was discharged in her residence during a civil dispute. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a residence on Regis Circle shortly after 10 p.m. on February 1, 2010 for a report of gunfire. The homeowner, Dolly Jean Freeze, 33, and a former roommate were reportedly involved in a civil dispute. Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the residence earlier that same evening regarding a dispute over some of the items being removed from the home. Deputies left the scene after ...

Ashburn Man Charged With Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old
A man with ties to the Ashburn, VA area was charged today with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old female on January 27, 2010. Kofi Owusu-Ansah Anning, 19, of no fixed address, is charged with two counts of forcible sodomy § 18.2-67.1. and a probation violation. The suspect allegedly met the victim at a fast food restaurant in the Junction Plaza Shopping Center around 7:45 p.m. A group, including the suspect and the victim, left the restaurant and walked together on a nearby path with the understanding they were going to ...

Hillside Elementary Students Excel at WordMasters Challenge
A team of fifth grade students from Hillside Elementary School won highest honors in the WordMasters Challenge, a national language arts competition. Approximately 220,000 students nationwide compete in three separate meets held at intervals during the school year. Competing in the difficult Blue Division, Hillside’s team tied for 10th place among the 669 teams participating in the first meet. The WordMasters Challenge is an exercise in critical thinking that encourages students to become familiar with a set of interesting new words, generally above grade level, then challenges them to complete analogies ...

Purcellville Police Report, January 27-29, 2010
Credit Card Fraud 01/27/2010   7:15 p.m.   37000 blk Perkins Ct. Resident reported that he received a call that claimed to be from a credit card company and was requesting personnel information from him in an attempt to commit fraud. The resident gave no information and reported the matter to police. DWI 01/27/2010    8:57 p.m.    300 blk McDaniel Dr.     Daniel Guevara, a 29 year old male from Purcellville, was arrested for DWI. Counterfeiting 01/28/2010    7:00 p.m.    100 blk S. Maple Ave.  A business owner took in a counterfeit $20 bill at the business. ...