Have you ever seen an owl’s ears? Some owl species, like the Eastern screech owl pictured here, have feather tufts...
Front Royal Police Department’s arrest report for the past 7 days:
Enlightened Meadow Farm LLC, trading as My Place, located at 7862 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, Warren County, VA 22630, is applying...
The Warren County School Board began the new year by holding its annual organizational meeting and electing new officers to...
The Warren County Board of Supervisors held its annual organizational meeting on January 8, 2026, officially kicking off the 2026...
I was wondering if our Royal Examiner readership was aware of the passing of Diane Crump last week at age...
At a January 7 work session, at the request of the Town Council, the Planning Commission revisited fertile soil for...
A controversial transfer of a trail project to Virginia’s passenger rail authority was pushed through by Transportation Secretary Shep Miller...
Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park is kicking off 2026 with a packed schedule of new programs,...
On Thursday, January 8, the Warren County Board of Supervisors holds its first meeting of 2026. The new board members...
In my previous posts, I explained the first two components of the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy: Why Legal Reasoning...
In my previous post, I explained the first component of the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy: written legal analysis for...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
Looking for work, volunteer opportunities, or helpful community resources? If you’re age 55 or older, mark your calendar for the...
What began as a friendly neighborhood competition five years ago has grown into one of Warren County’s most cherished holiday...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
A Front Royal family facing one of the most difficult chapters of their lives is finding strength, encouragement, and support...
These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of January...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
Before he was a Confederate general known for his battlefield strategy and iconic nickname, “Stonewall,” Thomas Jonathan Jackson was simply...
Join us on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as the Warren County High School Boys Basketball Team goes head-to-head with Kettle...
Join us on Monday, January 12, 2026, as the Warren County High School Girls Basketball Team faces off against Culpeper...
Excitement is building in Front Royal as the Warren County High School Girls’ Basketball team gets ready to face off...
Each school day started the same. We stood up at our desks and faced the corner of the room, put...
The recently elected officials of the Warren County Board of Supervisors whose campaign focused on supporting Samuel’s Public Library, are...
The opinion piece authored by Mr. McCool couldn’t have come at a better time. Transparency in Warren County government has...
And like all good stories passed down through generations, this one has been stretched, remixed, rebranded, and slapped with a...
’Tis the season again — no, not for Christmas, but for agonizing over New Year’s resolutions. And if you’ve got...
The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in Warren County dedicate a significant portion of their meetings to reviewing applications...
Nancy Pearson McMinis, 91, formerly of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Hidden Springs Senior Living....
Richard Lyon Stinson, who had served in the Stonewall Brigade of the Virginia National Guard, died 5 January 2026 at...
Stephen “Steve” Edward Smith, 65, of Front Royal, passed away at Winchester Medical Center early Friday, January 9th, 2026, after...
Robert E. Perrero, Jr., 66, of Front Royal, VA, passed away on 9 January 2026, at Forest Hill Rehabilitation in...
Jo Ann Dawson Weidling, 73, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center. A...
Vonnie Grovine Blosser passed away on Friday, January 8, 2026, at the Winchester Medical Center due to complications from influenza....
Dustin Blake “D-Ham” Hamilton, 29, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home. A...
May D. Landes, 67, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by...
Ethel Ritter, 96, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Spring Oaks in Warrenton. A...
President Donald Trump’s administration has set in motion efforts to repeal the Roadless Rule, a 2001 administrative mandate that put...
As Virginia’s new governor and General Assembly prepare for the 2026 legislative session, our leaders should rally around a once-in-a-generation...
When the Virginia General Assembly gavels in on Wednesday, lawmakers will face one of the most consequential and politically unusual...
A resolution on how the state measures students’ performance in history and social science was delayed for two months during...
A multi-year attempt to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia will face a new test in 2026. The...
As the state prepares to inaugurate its next governor and lawmakers return to Richmond for the 2026 General Assembly legislative...
Virginia’s employers say the lack of affordable, high-quality child care is hurting businesses, with 88% of survey respondents reporting employee...
The Virginia Clean Economy Act pushes the commonwealth towards a complete renewable energy portfolio in a few short decades. One...
Since last summer, the Virginia Department of Health has been investigating a potential pediatric cancer cluster in Southwest Virginia. On...
Christmas came early a couple of weeks ago when I received my first-ever Social Security deposit, courtesy of Uncle Sam...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the...
WASHINGTON — In a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, Senate Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution...
SEADRIFT, Texas — Aboard an aluminum skiff or one of her five kayaks, fourth-generation shrimper and fisherwoman Diane Wilson often...
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman driving an SUV through her car window in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning....
As Virginia lawmakers prepare to return to Richmond next week for the start of the 2026 General Assembly, Democratic officials...
Home insurance is an essential part of protecting your most valuable asset, but it doesn’t have to break the bank....
If you’ve ever rushed out the door with your heart pounding, wondering how you’re late again, you’re not alone —...
It sounds like the stuff of science fiction: living longer, looking younger, and reversing the effects of time itself. Yet...
It’s the end of an era — one that, for most people, ended quietly years ago. But on September 30,...
As we begin the new year, we are also starting a new section of Article I, one of the most...
If you enjoy rich cheeses, creamy milk, butter, yogurt, or ice cream, you have dairy cows to thank. But did...
If your child is a high school junior, the clock is ticking — and it’s time to start making decisions...
“We must delight in each other; make others’ conditions our own; rejoice together, mourn together, labor and suffer together, always...
Just got engaged and ready to start planning your big day? Congratulations! Organizing a wedding is exciting, but it also...
The short answer? Nothing — because January didn’t exist. In the earliest Roman calendar, the new year began in March,...
Cold weather, slippery roads, and long drives can make winter road trips less than pleasant, but they don’t have to...
Tucked into the gentle foothills of the Ozark Mountains, there’s a town that may surprise you. Safe, beautiful, full of...
In a significant shift, the Warren County Board of Supervisors has removed a planned closed session from the agenda of...
At a January 5 work session of the Town Council, it was the mayor’s express wish that the public benefit...
Front Royal Police Department’s arrest report for the past 7 days:
This Is Why Raccoons Can’t Have Nice Things. This Northern Raccoon found himself in a circular argument with a spare...
In my previous post, I explained why I introduced the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy and the two incidents that...
Warren County Board of Supervisors member Dr. Rich Jamieson (North River District) joined me in the Royal Examiner studio this...
Happy New Year! As we look back on 2025, we’re amazed by what this community made possible. Together, we: Admitted...
On January 8, the Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to reverse a transparency policy ensuring public access to...
Only weeks ago, the Warren County Board of Supervisors took a strong and principled stand by adopting a new Legal...
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled...
A new year has arrived, and with it, new voices on our Board of Supervisors. As these newly elected leaders...
Front Royal Police Department’s arrest report for the past 14 days:
The long-awaited 8th Street bridge in Front Royal is officially open — and weeks ahead of schedule. For town officials,...
When Healing Isn’t Always What It Looks Like. This American Coot was admitted after being rescued by AERO Animal Education...
The Samuels Public Library is wasting no time kicking off the new year. With January just around the corner, Michal...
As the New Year approaches, the Town of Front Royal has announced its holiday schedule for business office closures and...
As Christmas morning arrives in Front Royal and across Warren County, the Royal Examiner team would like to pause and...
Virginia’s housing market saw a typical late-fall cooldown in November, with sales dipping slightly from last year while homebuyer options...
Looking for a career with strong job prospects that doesn’t take years of university? If you enjoy drawing, math, and...
Each year, three national days are set aside to celebrate birds, but January 5 — National Bird Day — remains...
After decades of rising peanut allergy rates among children, new data shows that those numbers may finally be going down....
Alzheimer’s disease touches many families. It may affect a parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, or someone else you love. When a...
The Internal Revenue Service is preparing to take a major step toward taxing overseas cryptocurrency holdings — a move that...
Groceries are a major part of every household budget—right up there with housing and transportation. But if your food expenses...
At an age when most people have long since slowed down, Dick Van Dyke is still shuffling, singing — and...
Staying physically active, socially connected, and mentally sharp—these are the three pillars of healthy aging. But finding one activity that...
As a new year begins, it’s natural to look ahead — to make resolutions, set goals, and imagine the future....
Improper storage can cause medications to lose effectiveness or even become unsafe. Temperature, moisture, light, and air exposure all affect...
When it comes to paying for college, the Parent PLUS loan is one of the easiest loans to qualify for...
With so many DIY tax software options out there, it might seem like filing your own return is the most...
Flute, piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, French horn… no matter the instrument, learning to play music offers powerful benefits for people...
When you’re booking a trip, it’s easy to skip past the travel insurance checkbox, especially if your plans are already...
Several times recently, I have written that being offended is often the price you pay for learning. If you can...
Planning for retirement may sound complicated—but one of the best tools for doing it is something many people already have...
Do you share a birthday with a celebrity? 1 – Morris Chestnut, 57, actor (Boyz n the Hood), Cerritos, CA,...
Waking up on a winter morning is tough enough. But finding your car’s windshield coated in a thick layer of...
