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World War II survivor and Boy Scout Julian Kulski spoke to Loudoun County scouts and others at Tuscarora Mill High School earlier this month. The event was organized with the help of Virginia Del. Randy Minchew, shown here presenting Kulski with a broad-brimmed Scout Hat. Times-Mirror photo/Beverly Denny

A lesson in freedom

Fri., May. 25 | 08:30 AM - Freedom is never free, Julian Kulski tells a crowd of more than 200 people at Tuscarora Mill High School in mid-May.

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Patti Maslinoff, who has struggled with debilitating depression and anxiety for decades, talks about her experiences, treatments and methods of coping with mental illness for the “In Our Own Voices” session for Mental Health Awareness Month at Cascades Library May 17. The talk was in partnership with Loudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, and Friends of Loudoun Mental Health.

While thousands struggle in silence, two women lend their voices to mental health

Thu., May. 24 | 02:00 PM - Patti Maslinoff's voice is one of thousands. The Leesburg resident speaks openly about her decades-long struggle with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and hoarding.

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Ziemba remembered for strong heart for community

Thu., May. 24 | 09:58 AM - Joan K. Ziemba, director of corporate and community relations at The George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn since 2003, died after a long battle with ovarian cancer May 17. She was 65.

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Marine Staff Sgt. Timothy Brown claps by tapping his prosthetic arm against a chair during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Boulder Crest Retreat for Wounded Warriors in Bluemont May 18. Brown lost both legs and an arm in an IED blast in Afghanistan in February 2011. He says he is looking forward to taking a vacation from his rehab at Walter Reed at the retreat after its opening, which is scheduled for May 2013.

Wounded Warrior retreat offers solace after war

Wed., May. 23 | 09:14 AM - Ken Faulke asked those who have served or currently serving in the audience to stand.

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A Loudoun County senior looks confused at her new Heritage High School senior classmates, as Dwight Pendleton dashes to his new assigned seat in his new school for the class period. Times-Mirror Staff Photo/ Laura Peters

Leesburg high schools switch things around

Mon., May. 21 | 12:00 PM - It took about three weeks to make the spreadsheet, collect the students, switch the parking passes and hand out the school maps.

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Memorial Day ceremony

Sat., May. 26 | 08:00 AM - Lovettsville will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. May 28 at the Town Square.

Memorial Day Observance in Leesburg

Fri., May. 25 | 08:00 PM - The Mayor, Town Council and Memorial Day Host Committee will hold Leesburg’s annual Memorial Day Observance at 10 a.m. May 28 at the Loudoun County Courthouse in downtown Leesburg.

Loudoun County High School wins writing contests

Fri., May. 25 | 09:53 AM - Loudoun County High School captured first place in the state in the Virginia High School League Creative Writing Contest. Loudoun County was one of three schools to finish with a superior rating for its overall writing folder.

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Rocket challenge

Thu., May. 24 | 01:00 PM - The Thunderbolt Rocket Club and Team American Rocketry Challenge Team from Seneca Ridge Middle School competed in the National Finals of the world's largest rocket contest after qualifying among the top 100 teams in April. The teams finished in 42nd place and were the second highest scoring middle school in the competition.

Ringing in Hope Walk and Run

Thu., May. 24 | 09:43 AM - The Ringing in Hope, Walk, Run and Fun will be held May 28. The 10K and 5K race and 1K walk during Memorial Day will offer pony rides, moon bounce, face painting, food and more. The theme is "A Salute to Our Troops." The walk will kick off at Brambleton Town Center at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 10K and 5K race at 9 a.m. To register go to ringinginhope.com.

Lovettsville couple named resource parents of the year

Wed., May. 23 | 04:00 PM - On May 5, Lynwood and Cathy Owens of Lovettsville were honored during the Loudoun County Foster Care and Adoption Program’s annual appreciation luncheon.

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New utility leak policy

Wed., May. 23 | 04:00 PM - The Town of Purcellville has adopted a new leak adjustment policy and leak consideration request form to assist citizens with costs from unexpected water leaks.

Leesburg preschool raises thousands to benefit teacher’s foundation

Wed., May. 23 | 02:30 PM - The Leesburg Presbyterian Church Preschool presented their teacher, Gloria Haines, with a $4,000 check for her Team Shawn Foundation. The foundation, which Haines made in honor of her son Shawn who died of Hodgkins Lymphoma when he was 20, helps those living with blood cancers and supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award

Wed., May. 23 | 02:00 PM - Carlos Parra, a Spanish teacher at Dominion High School, was awarded the Victoria D. de Sanchez Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award for Northern Virginia for 2012.

Lovettsville Mayfest

Wed., May. 23 | 12:14 PM - The Town of Lovettsville is holding the first ever Lovettsville Mayfest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 26 on the Lovettsville Town Green.

Bike to Work Day

Wed., May. 23 | 11:26 AM - Verizon employees biked from Reston to the Ashburn campus of Verizon on Loudoun County Parkway May 18 for Bike to Work Day.

Ari Dyckovsky wins second place in Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards

Mon., May. 21 | 11:59 AM - Heritage High School senior, Ari Dyckovsky, won the second place $50,000 scholarship and the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award May 18 for his project on quantum teleportation.

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Local artist Dave White painted a series of murals for the Mobile Hope Donation Center, which will soon be opened at the Village of Leesburg and will accept donations for underprivileged children.

In darkness, there is hope

Sat., May. 19 | 08:00 AM - Leesburg artist creates mural to benefit Loudoun's homeless children

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Ayla Coles, 15, walking with her date Omar Contreras, 17, looks back at friends getting out of their limo in front of the National Conference Center for the Loudoun Valley High School prom May 12. Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny

Fifty years of magic

Fri., May. 18 | 08:59 AM - Looking back on five decades of proms at Loudoun Valley

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Bike to Work Day

Wed., May. 16 | 11:30 AM - Loudoun County is celebrating Bike to Work Day May 18 from 6:30 to 9 a.m.

Delgaudio says Obama “assaulting” traditional marriage

Tue., May. 15 | 02:14 PM - Loudoun County Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling), in response to President Barack Obama's announcement in support of gay marriage, says the president's “evolution comment gives evolutionists” a bad name.

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Danny Hurdle, owner of Carolina Brothers Barbecue, often sees to it himself his pork and beef is smoked just right. Times-Mirror Photo/Trevor Baratko

A taste of Carolina in Loudoun

Tue., May. 15 | 09:04 AM - For barbecue aficionados, Danny Hurdle is deserving of celebrity status. Being a transient locale, Northern Virginia is dense with residents either from the Carolinas, or those who have passed through at various stints in their careers. Finding authentic Carolina barbecue can be a trying practice.

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Eastern station open house

Thu., May. 10 | 10:14 AM - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office's Eastern Loudoun Station will hold its second annual open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 . Residents are encouraged to attend and meet Sheriff Mike Chapman, Station Capt. Allen Gabrielli and members of the Eastern Station staff, along with the chance to take a guided tour of the facility.

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Anti-rail group claims denied access to Metrorail forum

Wed., May. 9 | 04:29 PM - With the biggest financial decision for Loudoun County just around the corner, there was bound to be controversy stemming from the State of Rail to Loudoun meeting held May 9 at the Dulles International Airport Marriott.

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Regional science and engineering fair

Mon., May. 7 | 01:00 PM - The following students won top awards at the 31st annual Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Regional Science and Engineering Fair March 15 at Woodgrove High School.

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Memorial benefit

Mon., May. 7 | 11:00 AM - The Cormac Finn McCarty Foundation has announced this year's recipient of the Memorial Paul Joseph McCarty Benefit to Sara Brown-Parnell and her family. Brown-Parnell has fought kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, seizures and has had both her kidney and thyroid removed. In October 2011, she learned that her cancer had spread to her other kidney and had metastasized to the brain and lungs. She is currently going under chemotherapy and radiation.

Sustainable energy awards

Sun., May. 6 | 12:00 PM - REHAU, an international polymer innovator in construction, automotive and industry hosted the Sustainable Loudoun Energy and Environmental Sustainability awards April 25 at their headquarters in Leesburg. The award ceremony was to celebrate the leaders who will innovate tomorrow's sustainable solutions and to honor four entries from the 31st annual Loudoun County Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

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The third annual Loudoun Bluegrass Festival to be held May 12 will boast several Grammy-nominated artists. Profits from the festival to toward scholarships for disadvantaged Loudoun youth.

Grammy-nominated artists to headline Loudoun Bluegrass Festival

Sat., May. 5 | 08:00 AM - Grammy-nominated artists don’t just show up at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Loudoun County – at least not normally. As the Loudoun Bluegrass Festival readies to kick off on May 12 outside of Leesburg, though, the 3-year-old event is attracting some unexpected star power.

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Baby zebra born at Leesburg Animal Park

Fri., May. 4 | 02:16 PM - The Leesburg Animal Park has welcomed a new member to their pack. The park's zebra father, Bakari, and zebra mother, Zuri, gave birth to a 65 pound foal April 27.

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Job fair

Fri., May. 4 | 08:00 AM - The 4th annual Sterling Teen Job Fair will be from 1 to 3 p.m. May 12 at the Claude Moore Recreation Center. The event is sponsored by Loudoun County Board of Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) and 30 private companies. All teens from the Loudoun region are welcome. Some participating companies include Inova Loudoun Hospital, JC Penny and Virginia Regional Transit. To volunteer or sponsor a booth for your company email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 703-771-5819. The recreation center is at 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling.

Government

Moderate turnout for Rail to Dulles public information session

Fri., May. 25 | 10:48 AM

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UPDATE: Decision on courthouse holiday displays coming in June

Fri., May. 25 | 09:20 AM

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Mays named acting director of Loudoun County finance department

Thu., May. 24 | 02:15 PM

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Metrorail local funding talks begin in earnest

Wed., May. 23 | 12:30 PM