Recently, during a town council meeting, Mayor Christopher Bertaut criticized Purcellville News as a fear-mongering, misleading news organization, following our article on the disruption within town staff—employees retiring, leaving early, or positions being frozen.

Let us be clear: Our aim at Purcellville News is to provide neutral, factual information. If the facts we present are generating fear, perhaps it’s time to examine the root cause.

Our articles don’t fabricate fear; they shed light on issues that need addressing. Fear arises not from facts themselves but from the situations these facts reveal. Rather than dismiss us as fear-mongering, we invite the community and its leaders to investigate these concerns openly and constructively.

Informed citizens are empowered citizens. Let’s use this awareness to foster positive change, not dismiss it under the guise of misleading and fear-mongering.

Purcellville News remains steadfast in its mission to inform, enlighten, and encourage dialogue. If discomfort arises from facts, let us work collectively to address and resolve those issues.