In 1985 he opened Tuscarora Mill Restaurant (Tuskies) in Leesburg with a commitment to stock his kitchen with the bounty from local farms. Back then, Malone had to go seek out the farmers.

Kevin Malone, who founded Tuscarora Mill restaurant in Leesburg in 1985, died in Leesburg on Saturday at the age of 69, according to his family.

Ambassador Award (for fostering a positive image of Leesburg as a business location or tourist destination): Tuscarora Mill restaurant. Heritage Award (for making a long-term commitment to ...