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Beating the Odds
A local boy faces many challenges and returns triumphant.

MANY PEOPLE find it difficult to muster courage in the face of adversity. No matter the circumstances, it can be very trying to hold your head high and move on. However, not everyone has the bravery that 13-year-old Jon Hochstein of Ashburn has shown in his young but eventful life. Read more...

 

Fun for Fido
Bark N' Bubbles Dogwash offers a unique experience for dogs of all sizes.

A SHELF of shampoo stood in front of Stacey Donnelly on Saturday as she sampled each fragrance. She finally chose the lavender eucalyptus and handed the woman at the desk a coupon for a facial. However, the shampoo and the facial would not be for Donnelly at all, but for her two dogs, Leroy and Doris, at the Bark N' Bubbles Dogwash. "I actually found the dog wash on my Iphone and we decided to try it out," Tom Donnelly, Stacey's husband, said. Read more...

Pucker Up, Porky
Annual Kiss-A-Pig Contest Raises Money for Fair

THE LOUDOUN County Fair brought many families and friends a great deal of fun and entertainment the past week, but for one individual, it offered the chance to get a nice big, wet smooch. Honoring the 10-year tradition of the fair, winning the annual competition rewards the champion with an intimate moment with … a slimy snout and rancid breath. If you have not guessed yet, the Kiss-A-Pig Contest was in full gear yet again as a hard-working, dedicated fund-raiser stepped up, getting to lock lips with a pig as compensation for his efforts. Read more...

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Planning for the Fall
Week in Loudoun
County Fair Returns

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Taking in the Scenes at Redskins Park
Athlete of the Week
Sports Roundup

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Returning to Green Gables
Riding Into Ashburn
Trio of Four

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