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Local News2 days ago

Grand re-opening & ribbon cutting at Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas at 133 N. Royal Avenue in Front Royal held its grand opening on July 31, 2021. Nike Foster...

Local News2 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic alert for August 2 – 6, 2021

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming...

Local News4 days ago

Dynamics of second Brinklow murder plea deal explained

A second plea deal has been reached in the Tristen Brinklow murder case. On Friday, July 23, in Warren County...

Local News4 days ago

Regional warning of possible severe weather this afternoon and evening

Thursday afternoon, July 29, shortly before 1 p.m., Warren County Emergency Services Coordinator Rick Farrall issued a severe weather alert...

Local News4 days ago

Governor Northam announced that there will be no mask mandate; mask recommended but not required

On July 29, 2021, Governor Northam announced that there will be no mask mandate. Northam did say that wearing masks...

Local News4 days ago

Dog who saved her family missing – reward offered for Luna’s return

Around 10:30 p.m., Saturday evening, July 24, Luna the dog broke loose from her Point of Woods home tether to...

Local News5 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Red Fox

These babies aren’t babies anymore! After nearly 5 months of care, including syringe and bottle feeding, our red fox babies...

Local News6 days ago

CDC updates mask wearing guidelines

On July 27, 2021, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its mask-wearing guidelines as follows: If you are fully vaccinated,...

Local News6 days ago

Meza resigns, council denies Lloyd’s ‘civil rights Emergency Ordinance’ proposal despite 49-2 public support

Monday’s regular meeting of the Front Royal Town Council got off to an unexpected start when Valley Health employee Jacob...




Community Events

Community Events3 days ago

Eighth annual Wits for Wellness 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18

If you’re planning on joining this year’s Wits for Wellness 5K Run/Walk, now is a good time to start training...

Community Events3 days ago

Sons of the American Revolution retire 34 worn United States Flags

On July 24, 2021, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution presented...

Community Events4 days ago

Phoenix Project announces the 6th Annual Wine Pull

Last year we did not get to hold our annual Wine Pull due to COVID. We are so excited that...

Community Events5 days ago

Sons of the American Revolution reenact the 1758 election of George Washington to the House of Burgesses

On July 24, 2021, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter (CJWII) of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution...

Community Events6 days ago

LFCC holds National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 3 at the Middletown Campus

The public is invited to LFCC’s Middletown Campus for National Night Out, from 6-9 pm. Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The...

Community Events6 days ago

Sons of the American Revolution honor five American Revolutionary War Patriots

On July 24, 2021, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter (CJWII) of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution...

Community Events7 days ago

This week’s showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of July 29th

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

Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of August

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

Community Events1 week ago

Samuels Public Library Adult Programming events for August

You can find and register for all library events on our website, samuelslibrary.net. Tales and Tails: Adult Summer Reading Summer reading...


Meet The Candidates

Meet the Candidates3 days ago

Youngkin announces plan to invest in all Virginians

On July 29, 2021, political outsider, successful business leader, and Republican nominee for governor Glenn Youngkin delivered remarks outlining his...

Meet the Candidates3 weeks ago

Youngkin, Sears, Miyares release assessment of Virginia’s economy

Republican nominee for governor Glenn Youngkin, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor Winsome Sears, and Republican nominee for attorney general...

Meet the Candidates3 weeks ago

Youngkin announces confirmed participation in three Gubernatorial Debates

Political outsider, successful business leader, and Republican nominee for governor Glenn Youngkin’s campaign announced on July 12, 2021, that Youngkin...

Meet the Candidates1 month ago

Glenn Youngkin unveils plan to restore Academic Standard of Excellence in Virginia Schools

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021,  political outsider, successful business leader, and Republican nominee for governor Glenn Youngkin delivered remarks outlining...

Meet the Candidates2 months ago

Town Talk: A conversation with Jay Butler, candidate for Supervisor in Warren County, Happy Creek District

In this Meet the Candidates session, our publisher Mike McCool speaks with Jay Butler. Jay is running for the Board...

Meet the Candidates2 months ago

Town Talk: A conversation with Vicky Cook, candidate for Supervisor in Warren County, Fork District

In this Meet the Candidates session, our publisher Mike McCool speaks with Vicky Cook. Vicky is running for the Board...


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Your State & Regional News

State News4 days ago

American Rescue Plan funding to increase support for victims of crime, provide hazard pay for law enforcement and correctional officers

Governor Ralph Northam announced on July 29, 2021, that Virginia plans to direct more than $114 million in federal and...

State News4 days ago

New funding commitment supplements $833 million going directly to Virginia higher education institutions through American Rescue Plan

On July 29, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam visited Virginia Tech where he announced that Virginia plans to use $111 million...

State News5 days ago

Governor Northam announces $485 million funding commitment to strengthen Virginia’s behavioral health system

Governor Ralph Northam announced on July 28, 2021, that the Commonwealth will commit $485 million in federal and state funding...

State News6 days ago

Judge dismisses legal challenge seeking to block DOE’s newly implemented “Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools”

Attorney General Mark R. Herring has successfully defended the Department of Education’s “Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students...

State News6 days ago

Virginia Diner will invest over $4.5 million to grow manufacturing and distribution operation

Governor Ralph Northam announced on July 27, 2021, that Virginia Diner will invest over $4.5 million to nearly double the...

State News6 days ago

$935.6 million in American Rescue Plan funding will replenish Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, accelerate critical upgrades to Virginia Unemployment Commission

On July 27, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam announced that the Commonwealth will commit $935.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan...

State News6 days ago

$411.5 million investment in American Rescue Plan funds will improve aging water and sewer infrastructure, restore waterways

On July 27, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia plans to allocate $411.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan...

State News7 days ago

On anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, Herring urges Congress to pass All Stations Accessibility Program Act of 2021

To mark the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Attorney General Herring has joined a coalition of 18...

Regional News1 week ago

Fauquier Health now offering virtual Childbirth Education classes

Fauquier Health is excited to announce the continuation of Childbirth Education classes to its patients. The health system had to...

Features & Lifestyles

Business23 hours ago

More people quitting jobs than ever

Americans are quitting their jobs in droves, voluntarily leaving work at the highest rate on record. Nearly four million people...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

Why wolves howl

Has anyone ever told you that wolves howl at the moon? Since these animals are often heard at night, many...

Food3 days ago

Salmon poke bowl

You might not be able to visit Hawaii any time soon, but this healthy seafood dish will transport your taste...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

August Celebrity Birthdays!

  Do you share a birthday with a celebrity? 1 – Tempestt Bledsoe, 48, talk show host, actress (The Cosby...

Health3 days ago

Don’t kiss chickens

We’re a nation of animal lovers – according to Spots, about 67 percent of American households own at least one...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

Quiz: How much do you know about insects?

Whether you find them fascinating or creepy, insects are interesting creatures to learn about. Here are 12 skill-testing questions to...

Business4 days ago

Avoid the social media vacation trap

Getting away from business for a little time off can be tricky enough, but here’s one thing working people should...

Home5 days ago

Managing your finances during a pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the financial well-being of households across the country. While some people lost their jobs, others...

Home5 days ago

How to identify fake companies online

A cheap hoodie or fancy party dress may look like a bargain. But if you don’t recognize the company, look...

Business6 days ago

6 jobs for people who prefer to work alone

If you’re self-motivated and prefer working alone, here are six jobs you may want to consider. 1. Private investigator. Although...

Food6 days ago

Ancient pepper can spice up barbecue

Black pepper (piper nigrum), the friend to salt on your kitchen table, probably comes to you from Vietnam or Ethiopia,...

Health7 days ago

Body positivity: comfort and confidence without a diet

If you’re fed up with following diets in an attempt to change your appearance, consider how freeing it would be...

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Town Notices6 days ago

Town issues voluntary water conservation order

The Town of Front Royal has observed that as of July 27, 2021, the daily stream flow rate of the...

Local News7 days ago

IRS Washington DC Field Office warns of most commonly seen tax scams

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service issues a list of the twelve most commonly seen tax schemes. The list, called...

Local Government7 days ago

Broadband Expansion, Sheriff’s Office Community Policing options highlight Supervisors evening

The major takeaway from a nearly three hour work session-closed session-meeting trifecta of the Warren County Board of Supervisors Tuesday,...

EDA in Focus1 week ago

Financial Scandal Era Audits near completion as EDA ponders Budget Adjustments

Friday evening, July 23rd, through the office of Administrative Assistant Gretchen Henderson, the Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA) released...

EDA in Focus1 week ago

EDA crunches operational budget numbers, moves scandal year audits forward

The Board of Directors met today for their regular monthly meeting. Following an approximately two-hour Closed Meeting, on a motion...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia’s State Board for Community Colleges approves name change for Lord Fairfax Community College

Virginia’s State Board for Community Colleges today approved changing the name of three of the commonwealth’s 23 community colleges, including...

Town Notices2 weeks ago

Town Notice: Road closure-Happy Creek sewer replacement

The Town will have a contractor, Snyder Environmental Services, upgrading a sewer mainline as part of the Town’s I&I Program....

Local Government2 weeks ago

Downtown dwelling conversions dominate Town Planning agenda

The Front Royal Planning Commission met on July 21st for its regular monthly meeting. With a relatively brief agenda of...

Local News2 weeks ago

Valley Health CEO responds to criticism of its COVID vaccine mandate

Shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, Royal Examiner received the following response from Valley Health President and CEO (Chief Executive...

Local News2 weeks ago

Train continues to block access to property, could be more than 25 hours before train moves

The train came to a stop at approximately 9:00 pm on July 20, 2021, near the crossing at Dismal Hollow...

Local News2 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Eastern Ratsnake

This snake is the longest patient we have EVER had in care at a whopping 6’ 4”! He is also...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Councilman Lloyd asserts Valley Health COVID vaccine mandate is the ‘emergency’

In an email response to Royal Examiner’s July 19 inquiry on what he considers the emergency nature of his ordinance...