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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Donna Truslow Rogers, 85, a respected Loudoun County farmer and equestrian, died on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Hillbrook Farm in Hamilton following a stroke. A memorial service is set for Friday, Jan. 9 at Hall Funeral Home in Purcellville (memorial contributions may be made to local organizations). Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Brittney Hamilton (advertising director of the Times-Mirror) presented a check to deputy director Trish McNeal at Loudoun Hunger Relief. The donation was made possible by 29 local advertisers who supported the food bank. Loudoun Times-Mirror
- ➤ Tuscarora Mill Restaurant celebrates 40 years in Leesburg — honoring founder Kevin Malone’s vision since opening on Dec. 22, 1985. Today, it remains a community fixture committed to local sourcing and family warmth. Blue Ridge Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Belly Rubs, a pet grooming studio and pet supplies store that served the community for 13 years, is closing today at its Ashburn Farm Market Center location as owner Theresa Hogge ends the lease to move closer to her parents, leaving a 2,800 sqft retail space vacant for now. The Burn
- ➤ Chipotle is planning a new restaurant in Loudoun County's Brambleton Town Center, taking over a 2,500 sqft space that formerly housed California Tortilla on the Harris Teeter side of the center — a permit has been issued but an opening date is yet to be announced. The Burn
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Loudoun County School Board is reviewing Policy 5340 on safe and supportive removal of students, which requires staff training, incident documentation, and parent notification within 24 hours. The Student Services Committee amended the draft and voted to keep the policy in committee for further discussion before sending it to the full board. Loudoun Now
- ➤ An inmate at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center earned a high school diploma from Heritage High School after completing a program run in partnership with public schools and the sheriff’s office. This first graduation at the jail marks a milestone in efforts to support inmate education. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Students at Unity Reed High School have launched an Angel Tree program today to supply holiday gifts to families in need at Ellis and Innovation Elementary Schools. Funded by homecoming week and led by students in leadership training (Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy), the program builds community unity and promotes student skill. Inside Nova
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County will accept extra holiday packaging at recycling drop-offs and host free Christmas tree recycling from Dec. 26 to Jan. 20; Leesburg residents can drop items at the Landfill Recycling Center (21101 Evergreen Mills Road) following posted guidelines. Loudoun County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town Council in Lovettsville authorized up to three grant applications to seek $45,000 in federal funding after a newly tested well at Park Place showed PFAS levels above EPA limits. If awarded, a consultant will begin engineering reports on Jan. 1, with work taking four to six months. Loudoun Now
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Yoko Says No in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets starting at $21.70 — Experience the unique mashups and musical variety of Yoko Says No!
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Doc Marten and the Flannels Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance with captivating stage presence and fan interaction.
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British New Year's Eve Celebration 2026
4-10 p.m. — Vanish Farmwoods Brewery — $15 online, $20 at the door — Celebrate 2026 with a British twist, live music, and an early countdown.
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