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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 day 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 days 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 News3 days 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 News3 days 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 News5 days 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...

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Arrest Logs5 days ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 6/22/2026

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

Local News6 days 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 News7 days 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 News7 days 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...

Crime/Court1 week 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 News1 week 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 Spotlight: Bringing People Together Through Events That Highlight the Best of Our Community

Community Events3 days 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 Events3 days 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...

Community Events3 days ago

The Sidemen to Perform June 25 at Gazebo Gatherings

The Blue Ridge Arts Council’s Gazebo Gatherings 2026 Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, June 25, with a free performance by...

Community Events5 days ago

Final Walton Wednesday of 2026 Set for Tomorrow, June 24

The final Izaak Walton Leagues ‘Walton Wednesday’ of 2026 will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Kids Civil War History Camp Returns to Cedar Creek Battlefield June 20

Young history enthusiasts ages 8 to 14 can step into the life of a Civil War soldier during the Kids...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Walton Wednesday Fishing Day Set for June 17

The next Walton Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This week’s event...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Medicine Wind to Perform June 18 at Gazebo Gatherings

The Blue Ridge Arts Council’s Gazebo Gatherings 2026 Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, June 18, with a free performance by...

Community Events2 weeks ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of June 19th

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

Community Events2 weeks ago

Front Royal’s Juneteenth Celebration Returns for Third Year of Music, Food, and Community

Front Royal’s Juneteenth Community Celebration will return this year with a full day of music, entertainment, food, education, and fellowship...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries1 day 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 day 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...

Obituaries1 day ago

Mamie Elizabeth “Liz” Hawkins (1941 – 2026)

Mamie Elizabeth “Liz” Hawkins, 85, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. She was born on April 22, 1941, to...

Obituaries2 days ago

Calvin Coolidge Allison Jr. (1943 – 2026)

Calvin Coolidge Allison Jr., affectionately known as Junior, Cal, Junebug, or Mr. A, passed away on June 25, 2026, at...

Obituaries5 days ago

Debbie Martin Beal (1955 – 2026)

Debbie Martin Beal, 70, of New Market, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home. Debbie’s...

Obituaries7 days ago

Sr Mary Paul Murphy, OP

Sr Mary Paul Murphy, OP, died peacefully on June 18, 2026, at 4:18 PM at home in St. Dominic’s Monastery...

Obituaries1 week ago

Louise Elizabeth Mills (1937 – 2026)

Louise Elizabeth Mills, 88, of Front Royal, Virginia, went home to meet our Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at...

Obituaries1 week ago

Shelby Gene Bailey (1941 – 2026)

Shelby Gene Bailey, 85, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. Born on February 24, 1941,...

Obituaries2 weeks ago

Deborah Lucas Seekford (1956 – 2026)

Deborah Lucas Seekford, 69, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center. A...

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

Job Market4 hours 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 Forum4 hours 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 Know5 hours 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...

Home6 hours ago

Naturalistic Gardens Bring Beauty, Function and Environmental Care Together

The perfectly manicured lawn may be losing ground to a wilder, more relaxed style of landscaping. In 2026, more homeowners...

Jefferson Forum22 hours ago

The Budget Message to Data Centers is Clear: “Here’s Your Hat, There’s the Door”

The energy regulatory provisions buried in the final conference report on Virginia’s 2026-2028 budget, approved by the General Assembly on...

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

The CIA’s 35-Year-Old Puzzle Was Cracked by Accident

For 35 years, one of the world’s most famous puzzles sat in plain sight at CIA headquarters. In the courtyard...

Historically Speaking1 day ago

The Battle of the Little Bighorn: A Victory and a Turning Point

Stepping away from celebrating our nation’s anniversary, it is important to recognize the anniversary of one of the most significant...

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

Drones Are Coming, Too: Plan Now for Massive America 250 Fireworks

Forget everything you know about backyard bottle rockets. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the United States will mark its 250th...

Agriculture1 day ago

Soil Testing Helps Farmers Improve Yields and Protect the Land

Healthy soil is the foundation of a successful farm. Before crops grow above ground, important work is happening below the...

Business Growth Series2 days ago

Business Growth Series: Waiting Is Costing You Customers

Waiting feels safe in business. Waiting to upgrade your signage. Waiting to invest in marketing. Waiting until things “slow down.”...

Job Market2 days ago

The Art of Taking Initiative

Taking initiative is one of the most valued qualities in any workplace. It is also one of the easiest to...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

The Midwestern Millionaire: The Guy Next Door Plans His Moves

You probably know someone like this. He is not flashy. He packs a lunch. He waits for fruit to go...

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

State News24 hours ago

Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Virginia Farmers Impacted by Spring Freeze

Virginia farmers affected by severe spring frost and freeze damage are now eligible for federal disaster assistance following a Secretarial...

State News1 day ago

Virginia Background Checks on Private Firearm Sales to Resume July 1

A Lynchburg Circuit Court ruling will allow background checks on most private firearm sales in Virginia to resume July 1,...

State News1 day ago

Virginia Joins Initiative to Create Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Model

Higher education leaders in Virginia and Ohio announced Thursday that they will join forces to create a model for three-year...

State News3 days ago

After Criticism, Virginia Proposes Two-Year Delay in Raising School Standards

The Virginia Board of Education may delay the full implementation of the state’s plan to raise academic benchmarks for reading...

State News5 days ago

Virginia Legislators Advance $205 Billion Budget Including New Tax on Data Centers

On Monday, Virginia legislators approved a two-year, $205 billion budget proposal to fund healthcare and public education, provide 4% teacher...

State News6 days ago

Amid Statewide Drought Conditions, Data Centers Face Same Restrictions as All Water Customers

About one-third of the state of Virginia is under extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and Gov....

State News6 days ago

Virginia Localities Raise $119M for School Construction Through Targeted Sales Tax

Over the past five years, several Virginia localities have generated just $119 million total from a targeted sales tax to...

State News1 week ago

Virginia House, Senate to Meet Monday as Budget Deadline Inches Closer

The Virginia House of Delegates will convene Monday afternoon in Richmond, House Clerk Paul Nardo confirmed Friday. The state Senate...

State News1 week ago

Virginia Unveils East Coast’s Deepest Shipping Channel at Port of Virginia

Virginia officials on Thursday celebrated the completion of a major shipping channel expansion project that makes the Port of Virginia...

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

Local Government1 week 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 News2 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...

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

With Two Adjustments in Wake of ‘Psych’ Evaluations, Judge Hupp Accepts Conditional Release Plan for Natalie Godin

On the 9 a.m. morning docket of June 17, 2026, in Warren County Circuit Court, Courtroom B, defense and prosecution...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Front Royal Water Report Shows System Met All Federal Standards in 2025

The Town of Front Royal says its drinking water met all state and federal safety standards during 2025, according to...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Group Opposing Data Centers Urges Residents to Attend Front Royal, Warren County Hearings

A grassroots group opposing the possibility of data centers in Warren County is urging residents to attend two upcoming public...

Local News2 weeks ago

Royal Cinemas Set to Reopen After Months of Repairs Following January Fire

After nearly five months of repairs and restoration work, Royal Cinemas is ready to welcome moviegoers back to downtown Front...

Business2 weeks ago

Front Royal-Warren County EDA Seeks Community Members for Small Business Loan Review Committee

The Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority is seeking qualified community members to serve on its Small Business Loan Review...

Business2 weeks ago

Commentary: Before Clicking “Buy Now,” Think About Who Supports Your Community

Every small town depends on people willing to give back. Local businesses sponsor youth sports teams, donate to school fundraisers,...

Local News2 weeks ago

Fauquier Health Reports More Than $40 Million in 2025 Community Impact

Fauquier Health, a 97-bed acute care hospital in Warrenton, reported more than $40 million in community and economic impact in...

Local News2 weeks ago

Commentary: As Virginia’s Data Center Industry Expands, Should Warren County Be Part of the Future Digital Economy?

Most people never think about data centers. Yet nearly every part of modern life depends on them. The alarm clock...

Local News2 weeks ago

Ole Timer’s Antiques Celebrates 25 Years on Front Royal’s Main Street

Ole Timer’s Antiques recently celebrated 25 years of business in downtown Front Royal, marking a major milestone for one of...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for June 15 – 19, 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

Beth Macy Brings Congressional Campaign to Warren County Democratic Gathering

Democratic congressional candidate Beth Macy brought her campaign to Warren County on Saturday during the Warren County Democratic Committee’s Picnic...

Local News2 weeks ago

Diabetes Reversal Group Brings Health Awareness Campaign to Valley Baseball League

A new partnership with the Valley Baseball League is helping raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes and alternative treatment options...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia State Police Weekly Operations Seize Guns, Drugs, and Cash

Virginia State Police reported another week of crime suppression efforts across the Commonwealth, with troopers and partner agencies recovering firearms,...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Historic Hike Explores Lost Belmont Vineyards in Warren County

A forgotten piece of Warren County history is coming back to life this summer through a new guided hiking experience...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Warren County Joins Sons of the American Revolution, VA-250, in a Special Celebration of County’s Namesake

We were alerted to a special commemorative event slated for 10 a.m., June 11th, by the Warren County VA-250 Committee...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Overlap Between Categories for Data Center and Technology Business Emerges at County Planning Commission Meeting

Could a proposed hyperscale facility be intended to do things that are already described as by-right uses in Warren County’s...

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

Home2 days ago

Minimalist Outdoor Lighting Can Make a Home Safer and More Inviting

Outdoor lighting does not have to be bright, crowded, or complicated to make an impact. In many cases, less light...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

The Floppy Disk Turns 50

The 5.25-inch floppy disk turns 50 in 2026, though it has not been able to celebrate in person for quite...

Automotive3 days ago

Four Driving Habits Can Help Ease Heavy Traffic

Heavy traffic can test any driver’s patience. Stop-and-go conditions, crowded lanes, and long delays can make a daily commute feel...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

China’s “Sun” Gets Hotter

Scientists in China say their “artificial sun” has pushed fusion research past another major barrier. The machine is called the...

Food4 days ago

Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza Brings Elegant Italian Flavor to the Table

A simple flatbread can become an elegant meal with the right toppings. This prosciutto and arugula pizza brings together classic...

Home4 days ago

Tree Staking Can Help Young Trees Stand Strong

Newly planted trees sometimes need extra support while their roots settle into the soil. If a young tree looks unstable,...

Historically Speaking5 days ago

Endowed by Their Creator

We are just two weeks away from celebrating the 250th anniversary of our founding document and the creation of the...

Jefferson Forum5 days ago

Virginia Should Tell Parents the Truth About Student Performance

(Note to readers, the Virginia Board of Education needs to hear from you before Thursday’s meeting. Tell them not to delay...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

If You See Something, Say Something

Small hazards rarely stay small forever. A loose railing, an unmarked chemical bottle, a blocked walkway, or a frayed electrical...

Health5 days ago

Progress on Organ Transplants Offers Hope

More than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant. Every day, some of them die before an organ becomes...

Automotive5 days ago

Hot Cars Can Turn Everyday Items Into Safety Risks

As heat waves become more frequent and begin earlier in the year, drivers are being reminded to check what they...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

The Patron Saint of Wi-Fi

The Catholic Church has a saint for the digital age. Carlo Acutis, a teenager known for using computers to share...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

“Couch Potato” Turns 50 in 2026

One of America’s laziest insults is about to hit a milestone birthday. The phrase “couch potato” turns 50 in 2026....

Mature Living6 days ago

Andropause Can Affect Men After 50, But Help Is Available

Many people have heard of menopause, but fewer are familiar with andropause. Sometimes described as late-onset hypogonadism or androgen deficiency,...

Real Estate1 week ago

Is a Smart Home a Smart Investment?

Programmable thermostats, video doorbells, keyless locks, and automated lights have moved from novelty to normal. But do they actually help...

Real Estate1 week ago

Kitchen Updates Can Refresh a Home Without a Major Renovation

A kitchen renovation does not have to cost a fortune. With a few smart updates, homeowners can refresh one of...

Home1 week ago

Climate-Smart Landscaping Can Help Homes Handle Extreme Weather

As extreme weather, wildfires, drought, flooding, and unpredictable growing seasons become greater concerns, many homeowners are rethinking how they care...

Health1 week ago

The Baby Who Changed Medicine

KJ Muldoon was only five months old when doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia placed him on a liver...