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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County Animal Services will host a fee-waived pet adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter on 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — the Clear the Shelters initiative will waive fees for all available pets, offer a kids’ craft station with giveaways, and complete most adoptions on the same day. Blue Ridge Leader
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputy, Louis Custodio, was seriously injured on Aug. 13 on Mountain Road when a civilian motorcyclist hit him head-on—he faces over a year and a half of recovery and at least 15 surgeries. Loudoun Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CSS, a small government contractor on Loudoun Street in downtown Leesburg, won the Trailblazer Strategic Connections Award at the National HUBZone Conference in Chantilly last month—an honor that shows how local HUBZone businesses use federal contracts to compete with bigger firms. This award highlights CSS’s long service and its community partnerships that help support local employment. Loudoun Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Manuel Ovando, 34, from Sterling faces two felony animal cruelty charges after he left his two dogs in an unattended car on a hot day—resulting in their death from hyperthermia—and he is held without bond with a court hearing set for September 10. Blue Ridge Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host free virtual and in-person professional development events in September for job seekers, career changers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those affected by layoffs in observance of Workforce Development Month. The schedule covers resume help, pre-apprenticeship training, small business strategies, and credit report reviews—participants needing accommodations should call 703-777-0150 three business days ahead. Blue Ridge Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trustees at the Paxton campus in Leesburg filed a motion Monday to dismiss a lawsuit by The Arc after failed lease negotiations led to a lockout on Aug. 8, and The Arc plans to relocate The Aurora School for autistic children. The Trust says the claim is baseless and is planning a new multi-tenant space—one that will support groups helping children. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Leesburg residents are invited by the Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development to review the CAPER report, which explains how federal funds were used for housing and community programs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Comments may be submitted online, by email, or by mail until Sept. 8. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Three Loudoun County programs were recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties during its annual Achievement Awards this month – the awards honor local programs for their success. Loudoun Times-Mirror
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Shake The Room Band
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Friday Night Live! — Price not listed — Enjoy a night of unforgettable rock covers from the 90s and 00s.
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LandSafe Clinic: Fall Prevention Training
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Clairvaux LLC — $25-$40 for auditing — Perfect your fall response in this two-day unmounted clinic designed for ages 12-60.
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Mini Gym Athlete Appreciation Open Gym
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Fitwize 4 Kids Ashburn — Free for members and guests — Celebrate fitness with a fun and active open gym experience.
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Freddie Long Live Concert
5-8 p.m. — Vanish Farmwoods Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of classic hits and originals from a local favorite musician.
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Classic Rock & Blues Night with Airmont Road
5-11 p.m. — Spanky's Shenanigans — Free entry — Experience the nostalgia of classic rock and blues with Airmont Road, a local band with a familial vibe.
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Estate Experience at Stone Tower Winery
12-2 p.m. — Stone Tower Winery — Tasting fee applies — Discover the estate's history while enjoying wines paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.
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David Cook Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of music with the talented David Cook as he shares his inspiring musical journey.
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Loudoun Empty Bowls
6-9 p.m. — Stone Tower Winery — Ticket required — Enjoy dinner, dessert, and live music while supporting local food security.
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Spineshank Live Performance
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — $20+ — Experience the explosive energy of Spineshank, the iconic late 90's metal band.
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