🌱 LFRD Donates Books To Loudon Schools + Cousin Stabbed In Back

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• Wednesday: A thundershower in spots. High: 80 Low: 59.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Leesburg:

1. The Loudoun Fire Marshal's Office and Loudoun Fire and Rescue have donated over 100 books on fire safety and 911 to elementary schools in Loudoun County. The Fire Marshal and his team personally visited three schools to deliver the books and interact with students, aiming to promote fire and life safety education while encouraging reading. Some of the books were specifically created in Loudoun County to help young students learn about safety, utilizing the power of stories as effective tools for understanding the world around them. (Loudoun Now)
2. A man in Leesburg reported being stabbed in the back by his cousin at his residence on Crestwood Street. The victim, in his 20s, suffered a large cut on his back and shoulder, requiring multiple stitches. The suspect, Joel Escobar Barrientos, 29, from Frederick, Maryland, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding. (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
3. A fire at Leesburg Executive Airport in Loudoun County caused over $7 million in damage, with the cause of the fire still unknown. Fire and rescue crews quickly extinguished the fire, and no injuries were reported. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office is currently investigating the incident. (WRIC ABC 8News)

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Today and tomorrow in Leesburg:

Wednesday, June 28

• Wine Industry Day At October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop (12:00 PM)
• Clay Sculpting For Teens At Rust Library (6:00 PM)

Thursday, June 29

• Will Baskin Live At Spanky's Shenanigans (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Leesburg Police Department celebrated the advancement of personnel in their Career Development program, with Officer Saunders becoming a Police Officer II and Officer C. Thompson becoming a Police Officer III. Congratulations, officers, for your well-deserved achievements! (Leesburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Over the weekend, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) deputies joined the Women Giving Back Summer Kids Extravaganza in Sterling, a charity event offering free clothing items to referred women. The event featured various booths to entertain children while their mothers shopped, providing a supportive and enjoyable experience for the attendees. (Loudoun Sheriff via Instagram)
• A Loudoun County teacher and his son visited the Rust Library Makerspace to personalize a sand bucket with sticker decals using the Cameo Cutter. The teacher shared their experience on his teaching Instagram to inspire his students and praised Ms. Jessica for her customer service and creative skills at the Makerspace. (Rust Library via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.