🌱 Leesburg PD Search For Missing Girl + Leesburg Town Hall Meeting

Good morning, hello. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Leesburg Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Cooler with showers around. High: 47 Low: 38.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 59 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Leesburg:

1. The Leesburg Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old Maria Nunez-Torres. She has been reported as a runaway and was last seen leaving her home around 4 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. If you have relevant information, please contact Officer A. Butynski at (703) 771-4500 or abutynski@leesburgva.gov. (Leesburg Patch)
2. The Leesburg Town Council will continue its budget discussions on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28. The public is encouraged to attend and contribute to the conversation. Click here to view agenda items for the meeting. (Town of Leesburg via Twitter)
3. Do you have a passion for social media management and enjoy speaking with community members? Apply to become the new Leesburg Police Department's Police Public Affairs Specialist (Civilian)! For details and to apply click here. (Leesburg Police via Twitter)

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Today and tomorrow in Leesburg:

Monday, February 27

• Mercer Room Exhibit: Black History Month At Thomas Balch Library (All Day)
• Signature Experience At Stone Tower Winery (2:30 PM)

Tuesday, February 28

• Sushi Tuesday At Tarbender's Lounge (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Crews will be working on the new courthouse construction project at the intersection of North Street & Church Street NE in Leesburg from Tuesday, Feb. 28 through Friday, Mar. 10. See details about the project here. (Loudoun County via Twitter)
• Join the Red Cross and Alpha Kappa Alpha in Leesburg to donate blood and help save lives on Feb. 28! Make an appointment with code AKASickleCell here or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. (Red Cross NCGC via Twitter)
• Whether you’re actively looking for a new home or just investigating other properties nearby, check out the latest homes for sale in the Leesburg area, including a large five-bedroom on Summerhouse Place for $969,900! (Leesburg Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.