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Update: Two Killed in Fiery I-81 Crash Near Exit 310 in Frederick County

Two men were killed Thursday night in a fiery crash on Interstate 81 near Exit 310 in Frederick County after...

Local News2 days ago

Literacy Volunteers Students Earn Publication in Statewide Magazine

Four adult learners with Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area are celebrating a milestone that goes beyond improving their reading and writing...

Local News2 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for September 14 – 18, 2026

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled...

Local News2 days ago

Virginia State Police Report More Than $580,000 in Drug Seizures During Weeklong Operations

Virginia State Police reported seizing more than $580,000 worth of illegal drugs and recovering a firearm during crime suppression operations...

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Arrest Logs3 days ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 9/7/2026

Front Royal Police Department’s arrest report for the past 7 days:

Local News4 days ago

10 Killed on Virginia Roads During Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Ten people died in eight crashes on Virginia roads over the Labor Day holiday, including three pedestrians, according to Virginia...

Local News4 days ago

Virginia Voters to Decide Voting Rights Amendment in November

Editor’s Note: Virginia voters will consider three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution on the Nov. 3 ballot. This is...

Local News5 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Northern Raccoon

Please let this be your reminder to thoroughly rinse out used cans, jars, and other food containers before recycling them!...

Legal Notices5 days ago

ORDER OF PUBLICATION: In the Circuit Court for Warren County, Virginia

Commonwealth of VirginiaVA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 Case No. CL26-1153 Warren County Circuit Court1 E. Main Street, Front...

Local News5 days ago

Virginia Voters to Decide Marriage Amendment in November

Editor’s Note: Virginia voters will consider three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution on the Nov. 3 ballot. This is...

Local News6 days ago

2 For 2 Foundation Promotes Swim Literacy for Homeschool Families

For homeschool families looking to add physical education to the school week, the 2 For 2 Foundation encourages parents to...

Local News6 days ago

Virginia Voters to Decide Reproductive Freedom Amendment in November

Editor’s Note: Virginia voters will consider three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution on the Nov. 3 ballot. This is...

Local Spotlight: Bringing People Together Through Events That Highlight the Best of Our Community

Community Events2 days ago

Warren County Fire and Rescue to Kick Off Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4

Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services will kick off Fire Prevention Week with a community event focused on...

Community Events3 days ago

Belle Grove to Open Exhibit Exploring the Complex Life of Monday Robinson

Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown will open a new exhibit on Sept. 26 examining the life of Monday Robinson, a...

Community Events3 days ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of September 10th

Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...

Community Events7 days ago

South Fork Fly Fishing Tournament Set for Sept. 12 at Shenandoah River State Park

Anglers will have a chance to compete on one of Virginia’s most scenic waterways during the South Fork Fly Fishing...

Community Events7 days ago

Stone Branch Center for the Arts Welcomes Artist-in-Residence Linda L. Anderson

Stone Branch Center for the Arts in Front Royal will welcome Virginia-based artist Linda L. Anderson as its artist-in-residence for...

Community Events7 days ago

Pitch Burst Volunteers Support Warren Coalition Children’s Programs

The volunteers are competing to raise funds for Warren Coalition ahead of its 13th annual Celebrate Kids Day on Sunday,...

Community Events1 week ago

Is It Too Late to Sign Up for the All About Trees Class This Year?

Hey Stewart, Is it too late to sign up for the All About Trees class this year? Nancy It’s not...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Reaching Hearts Gospel Fest Returns to Downtown Front Royal, Seeks Community Sponsors

Downtown Front Royal will be filled with gospel music, food, and fellowship on Saturday, Sept. 12, as the Reaching Hearts...

Chamber News2 weeks ago

Warren Heritage Society Opens New Main Street Pocket Museum and Tour Headquarters

The Warren Heritage Society has opened a small new space with a big purpose on Main Street in Front Royal,...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries2 days ago

Patricia Ann “Patty” Vaught Brown (1961 – 2026)

Patricia Ann “Patty” Vaught Brown, 64, of Front Royal, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord and her loved...

Obituaries3 days ago

David James “Dave” Lyons (1972 – 2026)

David “Dave” Lyons passed away peacefully at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee, on September 4, 2026, in the company of...

Obituaries3 days ago

Brenda Louise Morgan (1955 – 2026)

Brenda Louise Morgan, 71, of Middletown, Virginia, passed away on September 7, 2026 She is preceded in death by her...

Obituaries3 days ago

Norma Jean (Markle) Freschi (1933 – 2026)

Norma Jean (Markle) Freschi of Front Royal, Virginia, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, September 7. Norma was...

Obituaries4 days ago

Larry “Tex” Ritter (1954 – 2026)

Larry “Tex” Ritter, 72 of Waynesboro, Virginia and formerly of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026...

Obituaries4 days ago

Daniel R. Keyser (1933 – 2026)

Daniel R. Keyser passed away at the age of 92 on September 2, 2026. He was born on December 23,...

Obituaries5 days ago

David Michael Smith (1960 – 2026)

David Michael Smith, 65, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, in the comfort of his...

Obituaries7 days ago

Phillip Ray Knight (1953 – 2026)

Phillip Ray Knight, 73, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded...

Obituaries1 week ago

Kenneth Lewis Smith (1939 – 2026)

Kenneth Lewis Smith, 86, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Blue Ridge Care Inpatient Center....

Life & Culture: Features, Lifestyle, and Insights That Inspire and Shape How We Live

Interesting Things to Know7 hours ago

Grandparents’ Day Celebrates the Bonds That Connect Generations

Today is Grandparents’ Day, a chance for families to recognize the grandmothers, grandfathers, and other older adults whose love, experience,...

Health14 hours ago

Mediterranean Diet Offers Variety With a Focus on Healthy Choices

Eating healthier does not always mean giving up variety or favorite foods. The Mediterranean diet takes a broad approach to...

Interesting Things to Know16 hours ago

The Woman Who Helped Save a Forest — and Its Species

The Niger Delta red colobus monkey lives in a swamp so remote and difficult to reach that scientists did not...

Interesting Things to Know16 hours ago

Invested Retirees Need an Emergency Fund, Too

The usual reason for keeping an emergency fund is simple: If you lose your job, you still need money to...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

The Night British-Held New York Burned

Less than a week after British troops marched into New York in September 1776, a large part of the city...

Punditry & Prose3 days ago

Seeing, Listening and Supporting Our Seniors

Seniors are the living foundation of a community. They are the people who laid the brickwork, carried the load through...

Business Growth Series3 days ago

Business Growth Series: If You’re Not Listening, You’re Losing Customers

Most businesses talk too much. And listen too little. They focus on what they want to say—services, features, pricing. But...

Punditry & Prose3 days ago

Commentary: The Day Terror Changed Us and a Virginia Governor Stepped Up to Lead and Restore Confidence

There are times when I sit alone and think back — trying to unearth details best left buried — and...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

What an Air Cleaner Can — and Cannot — Do

An air cleaner can help people with allergies, smoke, and dust. But it cannot solve every indoor air problem. According...

Scott's Turn3 days ago

The Well Lies to You

This isn’t the column I planned to write this week. But September is Suicide Prevention Month, and I’ve spent much...

Food4 days ago

What to Do With All That Zucchini

By late summer, gardeners often face the same problem: more zucchini and yellow squash than they know what to do...

Historically Speaking5 days ago

Constitution 101: The Counterfeiting Clause

In 1981, “Sports Illustrated” published a cover showing $100 bills falling into a basketball hoop. The lead story was about...

News From Around the Commonwealth: Bringing Virginians Together Through Stories That Matter Most

State News2 days ago

Virginia Transportation Board Schedules Fall Meetings, Including Stops in Weyers Cave and Culpeper

Virginia residents will have several opportunities this fall to weigh in on highway, rail, and public transportation priorities as the...

State News2 days ago

Virginia General Fund Revenues Up 5.4% Through August

Virginia’s General Fund revenues grew 5.4% through the first two months of Fiscal Year 2027, putting collections ahead of the...

State News2 days ago

Spanberger Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Arlington Fire Station

Gov. Abigail Spanberger joined families of those killed on Sept. 11, 2001, survivors and first responders Thursday in Arlington to...

National News3 days ago

Kaine, Warner Introduce Bill to Reduce Flights and Improve Safety at Reagan National

Virginia’s two U.S. senators are proposing new limits on flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, arguing that reducing congestion...

State News3 days ago

Virginia Begins Rollout of More Secure Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards

Virginia is beginning to replace traditional EBT cards with new chip-and-tap cards designed to make it harder for criminals to...

State News3 days ago

Virginia Joins Bipartisan Push for Stronger Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general calling on federal regulators to tighten rules...

State News3 days ago

In Rare Move, SCC Orders Three In-Person Hearings for NextEra-Dominion Merger Case

The State Corporation Commission has ordered additional chances for the public to officially testify in the case to approve or...

State News4 days ago

Virginia Health Department Updates Food Allergen List, Food Establishment Guidance

Sesame has now been added to the state’s major food allergen list, the Virginia Department of Health announced along with...

National News4 days ago

Voters Could Move Congress to Revisit H.R. 1 Healthcare Overhaul, Kaine and McClellan Say

During a roundtable discussion at Feed More, a food bank in Henrico County, Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said...

Local News You Might Have Missed: Stories Worth Catching Up On

Local News1 week ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for September 7 – 11, 2026

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled...

Local News1 week ago

Update: Cline Appears Without Democratic Opponent at Winchester Congressional Event

U.S. Rep. Ben Cline appeared Thursday night at a congressional candidate event in Winchester without his Democratic opponent, Beth Macy,...

Health1 week ago

UVA Health Experts Urge Athletes to Recognize Concussion Warning Signs as Fall Sports Begin

With fall sports underway, UVA Health concussion specialists are reminding athletes, parents, and coaches that a concussion does not always...

Local News1 week ago

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Calls on Community to Take Action Against Hunger in September

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is asking residents across western and central Virginia to help fight hunger during September...

Local News1 week ago

Virginia State Police Seize Guns, Nearly $200,000 in Cash During Weekly Crime Operations

Virginia State Police recovered eight firearms, nearly $200,000 in cash, and quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine during crime suppression...

Local News1 week ago

WC Public Schools Gets Engineers Status Assessment on E. Wilson Morrison Physical Plant Issues

The “Main Event” of the September 2nd Warren County School Board (WCSB) meeting in the main meeting room of the...

Local News1 week ago

Engineers Find Façade Failure at E. Wilson Morrison, Main Structural System Shows No Visible Distress

Engineers investigating E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School have traced significant movement in the building’s brick exterior to problems within portions...

Local Government1 week ago

Buy It in Virginia, Consume It in Virginia, and Leave It in Virginia: The Golden Rule for 2027

The state of Virginia, on June 29, mandated cannabis as a permissible retail use, submitting it to a regulatory framework...

Local News2 weeks ago

Dawson Sheen Academy Plans New Shenandoah Valley High School for 2027

A new private high school planned for the Shenandoah Valley is preparing for a 2027 opening with an educational model...

Local Government2 weeks ago

After Financing Discussions the Supervisors Censure an Apologetic Hugh Henry for Last Meeting Citizen Confrontation

At its regular meeting on September 1st, the Warren County Board of Supervisors faced a number of items related to...

Local News2 weeks ago

Profile of a Candidate: Chairman of the Planning Commission Allen Neel Runs for Town Council

At Melania’s Gourmet on September 1, the Royal Examiner sat down with candidate for Town Council Allen Neel during his...

Local News2 weeks ago

Youth Center Goes Forward as Strategic Hub, Supported by Key Community Players Like Honey & Hops

The Royal Examiner had the privilege of sitting down with Isaac and Adam Rushing of Honey & Hops, as well...

Local News2 weeks ago

After FAA Certification, Washington Manassas Airport to Offer Commercial Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday that the Washington Manassas Airport can begin offering service to certain commercial passenger...

Local News2 weeks ago

DLC Acquires Royal Plaza Shopping Center in Front Royal

Royal Plaza in Front Royal has a new owner after DLC announced the acquisition of the 159,456-square-foot shopping center, adding...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia State Police Rap Back Program Tops 55,000 Enrollments in First Year

The Virginia State Police Federal Rap Back Program has enrolled more than 55,000 people in its first year, giving participating...

Local News2 weeks ago

Wawa to Open New Middletown Store With Grand Opening Celebration Sept. 4

Wawa will open its new Middletown location on Friday, Sept. 4, with a grand opening celebration featuring free coffee, limited-edition...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for August 31 – September 4, 2026

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia State Police Seize More Than $2.6 Million in Drugs During Weeklong Operations

Virginia State Police seized more than $2.6 million worth of illegal drugs during crime suppression operations conducted across the Commonwealth...

Worth a Second Look: Features and Lifestyle Stories That Inspire and Resonat

Business5 days ago

As AI Use Grows, Companies Begin Putting Limits on the Cost

Companies that once encouraged employees to use artificial intelligence as much as possible are beginning to place tighter limits on...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

Buying Local Can Strengthen Your Community — and Your Table

Buying local can be one of the simplest ways to support the community while making more thoughtful choices about how...

Health6 days ago

Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Protect Against Atrial Fibrillation

Popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists may have another potential benefit: a lower risk of developing...

Jefferson Forum7 days ago

Governor Spanberger Believes Tariffs Are Taxes, Until Virginia Cattlemen Want Tariff Protection

There are very few issues on which the Jefferson Forum has been in full agreement with Governor Abigail Spanberger. However,...

Interesting Things to Know7 days ago

National Preparedness Month: How to Get Through a Multi-Day Power Outage

It does not take a hurricane or wildfire to leave a home without power for days. A strong thunderstorm, ice...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

From Workers’ Parades to Backyard Cookouts: How Labor Day Began

For many Americans, Labor Day means one last long summer weekend. There are cookouts, trips to the lake, store sales,...

Health1 week ago

The Envelope That Decides Next Year

Somewhere in the mail this month may be a document that helps determine what your health care will cost next...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

The Emergency Fund You’ll Actually Build

One of the most repeated rules in personal finance is also one of the most discouraging: Keep three to six...

Scott's Turn1 week ago

Stronger, Not Bigger: Rethinking Economic Development in Warren County

There seems to be a misconception that when we talk about economic development, we’re simply talking about more. More businesses....

Punditry & Prose1 week ago

Strong Families Build a Stronger Warren County

When we hear the word “family,” we may picture a traditional household. But families in Warren County take many forms....

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

The Science Prizes That Make You Laugh, Then Think

Every September, a few weeks before the Nobel Prizes are announced, another set of science awards takes a much less...

Food1 week ago

Grill the Perfect Corn on the Cob, Then Dress It Up

Labor Day is often the last big cookout of summer, and few foods fit the grill better than fresh corn...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

The Famous Last Words No One Wrote Down

American patriot Nathan Hale is remembered for one of the most famous lines of the Revolutionary War: “I only regret...

Historically Speaking1 week ago

President Trump’s Beef Policy May Help Food Prices, But At What Cost?

When President Trump ran for office in 2024, a large part of his platform was bringing down the cost of...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Bumblebees Solve Puzzle Without Training, Study Finds

A problem once thought to require the kind of flexible thinking seen mainly in humans and a handful of other...

Business Growth Series1 week ago

Business Growth Series: “What If” Thinking Is Costing You Money

“What if this doesn’t work?” “What if it’s not the right time?” “What if we’re not ready?” These questions feel...

Historically Speaking1 week ago

The Queen is Gone. There Will Never Be Another

I write a lot about country music. It’s my favorite genre. In several of my columns, I have debated the...

Interesting Things to Know2 weeks ago

Missing Texas Giraffe Found Safe After Nearly Two Weeks

A 10-foot-tall giraffe managed to stay out of sight for nearly two weeks in the Texas Hill Country before searchers...