Bogatin Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Fatal Three-Alarm Sterling Fire

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, a jury convened by the Loudoun County Circuit Court found Jacob Bogatin guilty of first-degree murder and related arson charges for the fatal fire that occurred on Oct. 24, 2025, in Sterling. A joint investigation by…

When Life Gives Leesburg Lemons: Pikes Peak Lemonade Opens Downtown

Lemonade season doesn’t have to end when summer does. Pikes Peak Lemonade Company has opened its doors in downtown Leesburg, bringing fresh-made lemonade, fall flavors, fizzy Italian sodas—and even a winter hot cocoa bar—to South Street. A ribbon cutting was…

LCPS outperforms statewide averages

Loudoun County Public Schools students outperformed statewide averages in every subject area on the 2026 Standards of Learning tests, while continuing to make gains in several key subjects, according to results released Aug. 25 by…

Bank of Clarke, John Marshall Bank Announce Merger

Bank of Clarke and John Marshall Bank have announced a merger that will bring together two Virginia-based community banks while retaining the Bank of Clarke name at several of its local branches and business operations.…

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