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I-81 Improvements Continue Across Virginia as Safety, Widening and Traffic Projects Expand

Major construction and safety improvements continue along Interstate 81 across Virginia, with projects underway from Bristol to Winchester as state...

Local News19 minutes ago

Fifteen Killed in Virginia Crashes Over Independence Day Holiday

Virginia State Police say 15 people died in 14 crashes during the four-day Independence Day holiday period from July 2...

Local News4 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for July 6 – 10 2026

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

Crime/Court6 days ago

Man Accused of Threatening Former Delegate Kim Taylor Enters Plea Agreement

A Dinwiddie County man accused of sending a politically motivated death threat to former Virginia Del. Kim Taylor last year...

Local News7 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Great Horned Owl

Even seemingly harmless manmade items, like this metal garden sculpture, can create serious hazards for our native wildlife. This Great...

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Arrest Logs1 week ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 6/29/2026

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

Local News1 week ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for June 29 – July 3, 2026

VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in...

Local News1 week ago

DWR Urges Sober Boating, Life Jackets for Independence Day Weekend

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding boaters to stay sober and wear life jackets during the Independence Day...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia State Police Report Firearms, Drug Seizures in Weekly Crime Suppression Efforts

Virginia State Police reported the recovery of firearms and several drug seizures during ongoing crime suppression operations across the commonwealth....

Local Government2 weeks ago

Warren County Supervisors Approve, Delay, and Deny Action Items

As noted in our lead story on the June 23 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting in which Interim County...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT to Lift Lane Closures for July Fourth Holiday Travel

VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift temporary lane closures on interstates and major roads from noon Thursday,...

Local News2 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Bald Eagle

This juvenile Bald Eagle was released on Wednesday in Stafford County after nearly a month in care! In May, we...

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

Community Events3 hours ago

Rock Bottom Band to Perform July 9 at Gazebo Gatherings

The Blue Ridge Arts Council’s Gazebo Gatherings 2026 Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, July 9, with a free performance by...

Community Events22 hours ago

St. John’s Drama Presents Summer Production of “The Phantom Tollbooth”

Families looking for a fun summer outing will soon have the chance to step into the imaginative world of The...

Community Events5 days ago

Middletown Announces Grand Marshals for America 250 Independence Day Parade

Middletown will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with small-town charm and some big-name guests. The town announced Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt, Dexter...

Community Events7 days ago

Charlee & Joe to Perform July 2 at Gazebo Gatherings

Blue Ridge Arts Council CONCERT WEATHER UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 2: Tonight’s concert with Charlee & Joe is canceled due...

Community Events1 week ago

Children Activities by Samuels Public Library for the Month of July

These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of July...

Community Events1 week ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of July 1st

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

Community Events1 week ago

Stone Branch Center for the Arts to Open Quilt Exhibit July 3

Stone Branch Center for the Arts will host an opening reception for Pieces of a Dream: An American Quilt Tradition...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Middletown Launching New Evening Market Series on Church Street

The Town of Middletown will launch its first-ever Middletown Evening Market on Friday, June 26, bringing vendors, food, music, and...

Community Events2 weeks ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of June 25th

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

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries4 hours ago

Luz Norinda Lethcoe (1950 – 2026)

Luz Norinda Lethcoe, 75, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on July 4, 2026, at 5:56 a.m surrounded by her...

Obituaries3 days ago

Minnie Cassandra Stribling McDaniel (1956 – 2026)

Minnie Cassandra Stribling McDaniel, 69, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Harrisonburg Health and...

Obituaries5 days ago

Dr. Arthur Gaillard Gower III (1933 – 2026)

Dr. Arthur Gaillard Gower III passed away peacefully and was accepted into his Heavenly Father’s loving arms on Father’s Day. ...

Obituaries6 days ago

Mary A. Shaw (1958 – 2026)

Mary A. Shaw, 67, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Shaw...

Obituaries6 days ago

Mark Allen Kisner (1957 – 2026)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Allen Kisner, who passed away peacefully at his...

Obituaries6 days ago

Peggy Ann Franklin Thompson (1940 – 2026)

Peggy Ann Franklin Thompson, 85, of Front Royal, VA, passed away peacefully at Warren Memorial Hospital on June 29, 2026....

Obituaries1 week ago

Doris Madeline Lewis (1936 – 2026)

Doris Madeline Lewis, 90, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home. A funeral...

Obituaries1 week ago

Ralph Michael “Mike” Nowell (1954 – 2026)

Ralph Michael “Mike” Nowell, 71, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home. A...

Obituaries1 week ago

Edward James “Jimmy” Crouch Jr. (1950 – 2026)

Edward James “Jimmy” Crouch Jr., 76, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on June 22, 2026, with his family by...

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

Home3 hours ago

The Art of the Porch Chat

For generations, the front porch was where Americans caught up with each other. People sat. Neighbors waved. Someone walking by...

Health6 hours ago

Weight-Loss Drug Also Shows Promise for Knee Pain

A next-generation weight-loss drug being tested by Eli Lilly is showing major results in clinical trials, including a possible added...

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

Ocean Ships at the Front Door

In colonial Virginia, you did not need to live near a seaport to participate in global trade. The ships came...

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

Solving the Lens Fogging Problem

July is National Eye Injury Prevention Month, and for warehouse and manufacturing workers, eye protection is more than a rule....

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

How a King Became 42,000 Bullets

For six years, a gilded statue of King George III stood in Bowling Green at the southern tip of Manhattan....

Food2 days ago

The Slab Pie: Apple Pie Built for a Picnic

Apple pie may be the classic Fourth of July dessert, but a round pie is not always easy to carry,...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

Can You Fund Retirement Without Stocks?

Some retirees want no exposure to the stock market at all. Maybe they were burned in 2008. Maybe they remember...

Historically Speaking3 days ago

‘From the Consent of the Governed’

Most people think of the Declaration of Independence as the founding of America, but in many ways, that is not...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

The Signer Who Paid the Price

When the 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence, they pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor. For Richard Stockton...

Agriculture3 days ago

Right Trees Can Make Windbreaks Stronger and Longer Lasting

A well-designed windbreak can do more than slow the wind. It can protect crops, shelter livestock, reduce soil erosion, limit...

Common Ground with Coolidge4 days ago

Coolidge’s 1926 Warning Still Echoes Nearly a Century Later

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, one of the nation’s most powerful reflections on the Declaration...

Business Growth Series4 days ago

Business Growth Series: If You’re Not Creating Opportunities, You’re Losing Them

Most businesses wait for opportunities. Referrals. Walk-ins. Word-of-mouth. And when those slow down, so does growth. That’s the problem. Waiting...

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

State News3 hours ago

Virginia Joins Multistate Push Against ICE Rollback on Detainee Death Reporting

Virginia is joining a 22-state effort led by New York Attorney General Letitia James urging President Donald Trump’s administration to...

State News4 hours ago

Do Data Centers Impact Our Physical Health? Studies are Few and Far Between

Data centers fuel the ever-growing demand for social media, artificial intelligence, and streaming services, allowing people to access a plethora...

State News4 hours ago

How Virginia Became the World’s Data Center Capital and How It’s Going

Demand for internet access and electronic storage has grown alongside digital technology itself. At the center of that growth are...

State News1 day ago

Affordability, Jobs, Election Integrity Take Center Stage in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Race

Two years after a close election, voters in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District are considering plans from Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep....

State News1 day ago

State Budget Extends Virginia Higher Education Displacement Commission Funding for Two Years

Funding approved by Virginia lawmakers in the new state budget paves the way for two more years of work by...

State News2 days ago

Relay for America Passes Through Leesburg Carrying Message of Unity Ahead of America 250

On one of the hottest days of the summer, a small group of runners moved through Leesburg carrying more than...

State News4 days ago

Virginia Launches Nation’s First Court-Ordered Speed Limiter Program for Reckless Drivers

Virginia officially launched its new Intelligent Speed Assistance Program on July 1, creating, officials say, the first such program in...

State News4 days ago

Virginia’s Reproductive Rights Amendment Faces Legal Challenges Over Procedural Step, Language

A legal challenge to Virginia’s pending reproductive rights amendment is headed toward a hearing later this month, with potential implications...

State News4 days ago

Cities, Towns in Virginia and Across the Nation Revive Teen Curfews Amid Summer Crowds

As communities prepare for crowded July Fourth celebrations, cities and towns across the country have revived juvenile curfews and increased...

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

Local Government2 weeks ago

Supervisors Terminate Interim Administrator’s Contract ‘Effective Immediately’ Before Delving Into Variety of Action Items

The June 23rd open “Regular Meeting” of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, convened at 6 p.m., got off to...

Local News2 weeks ago

Christendom Graduate Runs Across America to Support Front Royal Pregnancy Center

What began as a personal endurance challenge for Jared Plasberg became a 3,000-mile journey across the United States supporting women...

Meet the Candidates2 weeks ago

L. Allen Neel Outlines Economic Development, Infrastructure Priorities in Town Council Campaign

Front Royal Town Council candidate L. Allen Neel says residents are focused less on political theory and more on the...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Town Council Begins Process for Data Center Prohibition

In a unanimous vote, shortly after midnight on June 23, following a motion crafted by Vice-Mayor Amber Veitenthal, the Town...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia State Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Interstate 81 in Frederick County

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning on Interstate 81 in Frederick County. According...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Dueling Disco Fundraiser to Help Two Local Families Receive Donated Cars

The 2nd Annual Dueling Disco fundraiser is growing this year, with two vehicles set to be given to local families...

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Arrest Logs2 weeks ago

POLICE: 14 Day FRPD Arrest Report 6/22/2026

Front Royal Police Department’s arrest report for the past 14 days:

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

Edinburg Man Arrested in Warren County Undercover Child Solicitation Investigation

A 30-year-old Edinburg man was arrested following an undercover online child solicitation investigation conducted by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office....

EDA in Focus2 weeks ago

County EDA Sets Operational Parameters Including Officer Re-Appointments, Approves 2nd Recent Small Business Loan

The Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA, WCEDA) held its monthly meeting for June 2026 on Friday, June 13, at...

Local News2 weeks ago

OmniRide to Offer Free July 4 Bus Service to Metro for D.C. Fireworks

OmniRide will provide free round-trip bus service to the Pentagon Metrorail Station on July 4, giving residents a convenient way...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for June 22 – 26, 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 Drugs, Firearms, and More Than $273K in Weekly Crime Operations

Virginia State Police say ongoing crime suppression efforts led to the recovery of firearms, narcotics, and more than $273,000 in...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Front Royal Community Marks Juneteenth Celebration

Community members gathered to recognize Juneteenth, the national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and honoring...

Local News2 weeks ago

Water Main Break Floods Front Royal Neighborhood

A major water main break sent water rushing through part of Front Royal Friday night after a 14-inch line split...

Crime/Court3 weeks ago

Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested After Interstate Chase Through Warren and Shenandoah Counties

A Harrisonburg man accused of distributing large amounts of methamphetamine is facing multiple felony charges after leading law enforcement on...

Local News3 weeks ago

Warren County Election Staff Earn Federal Election Administration Certification

Matthew Reisinger, General Registrar, Dale Williams, Chief Deputy Registrar, and Lydia Jaques, Deputy Registrar of the Warren County Office of...

Local Government3 weeks ago

Town Planning Commissioners Recommend Denial of Proposed Junkyard

In a blur of governmental action, the percussive repetition of the data center concern may overwhelm a simple question: How...

Local News3 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Central Ratsnake(s)

A Slow and Painful Trap: These two adult Central Ratsnakes were found entangled in the same piece of garden netting...

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

Jefferson Forum4 days ago

Three Founders – One Day – One Destiny

On July 4, 1826, Americans gathered across a still‑young republic to celebrate a milestone some believed we’d never reach: the...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

Quiz: 250 years of American history

Test your knowledge of the milestones that shaped the nation. Which document served as the first “constitution” of the United...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

The Founder Who Actually Freed All Slaves

As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Colonial Williamsburg is bringing new attention to Robert Carter III, a Virginia...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

Celebrate Independence Day Close to Home

You do not need a trip to Washington, D.C., or a massive fireworks show to enjoy a meaningful Independence Day...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

The $4 Frame That Held a Treasure

In the summer of 1989, a Philadelphia financial analyst stopped at a flea market in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, and bought a...

Jefferson Forum6 days ago

Spanberger, Assembly Ignore Dominion Sale, Focus on Scapegoating Data Centers

The most important energy outcome of recent legislative wrestling over Virginia’s energy-focused state budget is what it didn’t include. Governor...

Punditry & Prose6 days ago

The Declaration of Independence First Received in the Churches

Philadelphia, July 2, 1776, Congress Orders it read to congregations by their preachers …the Black Robed Regiment Prologue. The colonies...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

What Frederick Douglass Asked of America

In the summer of 1852, Frederick Douglass stood before a Rochester, New York, audience and asked America to face its...

Business6 days ago

How a Texas Metal Shop Became Igloo

Nearly three out of four American households own an Igloo cooler. The brand is so closely tied to summer that...

Interesting Things to Know7 days ago

July Celebrity Birthdays: Do You Share a Birthday?

Celebrity Birthdays – Do you share a birthday?   1 – Debbie Harry, 81, singer, Miami, FL, USA, 1945. 2...

Food1 week ago

The Spaghetti Problem

Spaghetti is one of the easiest dinners to make — and one of the easiest to misjudge. Make too little,...

Jefferson Forum1 week ago

Spanberger Playing “Russian Roulette” with Virginia’s Must-Pass Budget

Virginia is now facing one of the most dangerous habits in modern state government: using a must-pass budget to carry...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

The Moon: Not Just for Romance. Soon, It’s for Shipping

Here is something that sounds impossible until you think about it: one day, it may be easier to move some...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

The Declaration’s Missing 168 Words

In June 1776, Thomas Jefferson included a fiery 168-word passage in his draft of the Declaration of Independence that condemned...

Mature Living1 week ago

Simple Activities Can Help Keep Hands and Fingers Strong

Fine motor skills are easy to take for granted until everyday tasks become harder. Buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, writing...

Job Market1 week ago

Your First Job Is a Classroom

You spent years in school learning how to think, write, analyze, and perform. Then you landed a job and discovered...

Jefferson Forum1 week ago

Virginia Board of Education Heeds Demands to Move Forward on Increase in Standards

Yesterday, the Virginia Board of Education voted by a near majority to reject a proposal to delay the implementation of...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Ben Franklin Helped Edit the Declaration While Laid Up With Gout

Benjamin Franklin was appointed to the Committee of Five in June 1776 to help draft the Declaration of Independence. But...