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Local News2 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Nov. 2 – 6, 2026

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

Local News3 days ago

Virginia State Police Report Nearly $396,000 in Drug Seizures During Weeklong Operations

Virginia State Police reported seizing drugs representing an estimated $395,886 in denied revenue to criminal enterprises during a week of...

Local News3 days ago

First-Time Horse Owner Wins Shenandoah Downs’ Horse of the Meet Award After Perfect Five-Race Run

A local cattleman who had never owned a harness racing horse before this year is ending his first season with...

Local News4 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Woodland Box Turtle

What happens when wildlife encounters the chemicals we put on our lawns? This Woodland Box Turtle arrived at the Center...

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Arrest Logs5 days ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 10/26/2026

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

Community Events5 days ago

Art Meets Cinema as Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery Launches “Wet Wednesdays” Film Series in Front Royal

Water has long inspired artists and storytellers, from the flowing waters of the Shenandoah River to the great waterways of...

Crime/Court1 week ago

February 1st, 2027, Set for Circuit Court Trial & Further Scheduling in Stroud vs. Treece Criminal Cases

On the morning docket of Warren County Circuit Court on Friday, October 23, there was a detailed legal counsel debate...

Local News1 week ago

Halloween Hazards Can Put Senior Pets at Risk, Virginia Animal Welfare Advocates Warn

Halloween brings costumes, candy, decorations, and plenty of excitement, but for older cats and dogs, the holiday can also bring...

Local News1 week ago

Joan Chapman Named 2026 Valley Treasure for Bringing Women and Girls Closer to the Shenandoah River

For Joan Chapman of Woodstock, a day of fly-fishing on the Shenandoah River is about much more than catching fish....

Local News1 week ago

Loss of 130,000 Trout at Virginia Hatchery Will Reduce Stocking in Warren County and 10 Other Counties

Trout anglers in Warren County and across the Shenandoah Valley can expect fewer fish stocked in local streams and other...

Local News1 week ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Oct. 26 – 30, 2026

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

Crime/Court1 week ago

38 Years Without Answers: Family and Investigators Still Seek Justice for Tammy Thorpe

Thirty-eight years after 20-year-old Tammy Thorpe was found shot to death along a gravel road outside Warrenton, her family is...

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

Community Events5 days ago

Virginia War Memorial to Host 70th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony November 11

The Virginia War Memorial will host the 70th Annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11...

Community Events1 week ago

Anime USA Brings Three Days of Cosplay, Gaming and Japanese Pop Culture to Chantilly

Anime fans, gamers, artists, and costume enthusiasts will gather in Northern Virginia this November for Anime USA’s 26th convention, bringing...

Community Events1 week ago

Stone Branch Offers Sugar Skull Art Workshop to Celebrate Day of the Dead

The Stone Branch Center for the Arts in downtown Front Royal invites residents to explore the colorful traditions of Día...

Community Events1 week ago

Ink & Drink Returns to Front Royal With Halloween-Inspired Printmaking Workshop

Looking for a different way to celebrate Halloween? Stone Branch Center for the Arts in downtown Front Royal is hosting...

Community Events1 week ago

Community First: Jubilee Event Sees High Turnout with Public Servants in Attendance

When asked to describe the annual Jubilee event, Nichole Johns’s first word was community. In October, the track adjacent to...

Community Events1 week ago

St. John’s Drama Brings Tom Sawyer to Life in Musical Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

Mark Twain’s mischievous Tom Sawyer is heading to the stage this November as St. John’s Drama presents The Adventures of...

Community Events1 week ago

Canva World Tour Coming to Laurel Ridge Community College November 12

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to improve their marketing skills can learn from a Canva expert when the...

Community Events2 weeks ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of October 22nd

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

Debbie’s Lighthouse Combats Food Insecurity While Helping Small Businesses Grow in Front Royal

What generations of Front Royal residents knew as the Gillum Lumber Company property is becoming a place where families can...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries2 days ago

Nancy Lee McGowan (1933 – 2026)

Nancy Lee McGowan, 93, of Maurertown, Virginia, and formerly of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026,...

Obituaries3 days ago

Roger Vernon “Perks” Tharpe (1944 – 2026)

Roger Vernon “Perks” Tharpe, 82, of Kenansville, North Carolina, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, and has been finally reunited...

Obituaries3 days ago

Peggy J. Leathers (1942 – 2026)

Peggy Joan Leathers, 84, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center....

Obituaries3 days ago

Bernice Andrea Romer (1967 – 2026)

Bernice Andrea Romer, 59, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the comfort of...

Obituaries4 days ago

Suzie Everly Feehan (1954 – 2026)

Suzie Everly Feehan, 72, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 26, 2026. A Celebration...

Obituaries4 days ago

Adrian Douglas Burt (1946 – 2026)

Adrian Douglas Burt, age 80, of Linden, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2026, surrounded by his family....

Obituaries6 days ago

Martha Lou Didawick (1948 – 2026)

Martha Lou Didawick, 78, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with her loving family...

Obituaries7 days ago

Keith Halder Schmitz Sr. (1956 – 2026)

Keith Halder Schmitz Sr., 69, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on October 23, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center following...

Obituaries1 week ago

Jeffery “Jessie” David Henry (1993 – 2026)

Jeffery “Jessie” David Henry, 32, of Newport News, Virginia, died Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Casey County, Kentucky. A funeral...

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

Interesting Things to Know11 hours ago

Ask Stewart: Why Is Front Royal a Tree City USA?

Hi Stewart, I see signs around town saying that Front Royal is a Tree City. What does that mean? Debbie...

Interesting Things to Know19 hours ago

A Fallen Tree in Washington, D.C., Becomes an Unlikely Memorial

After a powerful storm destroyed a beloved shade tree in Dupont Circle, neighbors began leaving heartfelt letters of thanks, memories,...

Jefferson Forum2 days ago

Reforming Virginia’s School Funding Formula an Idea Whose Time Has Come

For nearly two decades, Chris Braunlich and the Jefferson Forum’s predecessor, the Thomas Jefferson Institute, have advocated for replacing Virginia’s complicated,...

Historically Speaking2 days ago

Israel: Zionism and Nationalism

I hope that over the last month or so, I have been able to show just how complicated the region...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

A Houseplant That Glows Without a Light Bulb

It looks like an ordinary white petunia during the day. Turn out the lights and the plant changes. Its flowers...

Business Growth Series3 days ago

Business Growth Series: Stress Is Slowing Your Business Down

Most business owners don’t think of stress as a business problem. But it is. Because stress doesn’t just affect how...

Paws & Claws3 days ago

Your Child Really Wants A Pet. How Do You Choose The Right One?

“Can we get a pet?” For parents, those five words can begin weeks — or years — of negotiations. The...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

New Floating Metal Keeps Coming Back Up — Even After It Is Damaged

Engineers at the University of Rochester have created an aluminum structure with an unusual ability. Put holes in it and...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

Birthdays: Does a Celebrity Share Your Birthday?

Ever wonder which famous face shares your birthday? Each day brings a new lineup of actors, musicians, athletes, and other...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

Why National Magic Day Falls On Halloween

Halloween already has costumes, disappearing candy, and plenty of tricks, so National Magic Day might seem like a natural fit...

Automotive5 days ago

What To Do When You See a Dangerous Driver

The car ahead drifts across the center line. A few seconds later, it jerks back into its lane. Then it...

Health5 days ago

Candy Season Lasts Longer Than Halloween Night

Halloween may get the blame for the annual sugar rush, but one night of trick-or-treating isn’t necessarily the biggest challenge....

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

National News11 hours ago

‘Medically Frail’ Medicaid Enrollees Won’t Have to Prove Their Inability to Work to Keep Coverage

Medicaid recipients who are disabled or have a chronic illness will not have to prove they are unable to work...

State News3 days ago

Secretary of Education Says Virginia Will ‘Move the Achievement Needle Forward’

Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration is focused on early education and college and career readiness, two of several academic priorities ahead...

State News5 days ago

If Virginians Approve Reproductive Rights Amendment, A Hearing Is Set for Nov. 13 To Challenge It

If Virginians approve a ballot referendum on Nov. 3 to permanently protect reproductive rights in the state’s constitution, the amendment...

State News5 days ago

Virginia Proposes Shifting Construction Funds to Tackle $1.7 Billion Highway Maintenance Gap

As Virginia stares down a $1.7 billion highway-maintenance gap, the Commonwealth Transportation Board is considering a plan to close it...

State News5 days ago

As Living Costs Rise, More People Need Assistance to Obtain Abortions, Virginia Fund Reports

As Virginians prepare to reject or approve an amendment to enshrine reproductive rights into the state’s constitution on Election Day...

State News5 days ago

Virginia Lawmakers Approve Plan to Advance New K-12 School Funding Formula

A state legislative subcommittee on Monday approved a plan to hire an expert to study a new school funding formula...

State News7 days ago

Law Enforcement Agencies’ Use of License Plate Reader Data Faces Fresh Scrutiny

A Virginia prosecutor’s recent decision not to charge a police officer for sharing license plate reader data with federal authorities...

State News7 days ago

Sentara Hospitals Are Using AI To Help Monitor Patients, Determine Discharge Timelines

Virginia-based nonprofit health system Sentara announced last week that it has started using artificial intelligence technology to assist with patient...

State News1 week ago

Spanberger Orders Statewide Cybersecurity Plan to Address Growing Threats From Artificial Intelligence

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has ordered the development of a statewide cybersecurity plan to protect government systems, critical infrastructure, and...

National News to Know: Stay Informed on the Issues That Impact Us All

National News3 days ago

Where Are The Tightest Races for US House Control Right Now? Here’s The Rundown.

WASHINGTON — Communities throughout the country have been inundated with television ads and outside spending as politicians try to spur...

National News5 days ago

‘We Don’t Want It’: Voter Backlash Against Data Centers Consumes Midterm Elections

SPRINGDALE, Pa. — Residents in a small southwestern Pennsylvania town are facing the prospect of a 47-acre data center facility...

National News1 week ago

Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Plans Rises Again, Nonpartisan Survey Finds

WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many...

National News2 weeks ago

US Supreme Court Allows Gender-Affirming Care for Trans People in Federal Prisons

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s emergency request to implement a rule that would terminate...

National News2 weeks ago

Cheaper Manufactured Homes Could Be Having a Moment, If Only States Can Catch Up

For decades, manufactured home builders have been working to shed the old image of boxy trailer homes reserved for the...

National News2 weeks ago

Trump Order Sets Up New Women’s Health Research Initiative at NIH, White House Task Force

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing a Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes of Health....

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

Local News1 week ago

Virginia State Police Seize More Than $733,000 in Illegal Drugs During Weeklong Crime Suppression Operations

Virginia State Police reported seizing more than $733,000 worth of illegal drugs during a week of crime suppression operations across...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Warren County School Board Unveils New E. Wilson Morrison Relocation Plan, Questions $170,150 Building Stabilization Proposal

The Warren County School Board continued its October 21, 2026, meeting after a joint budget work session with the Board...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Warren County Schools Face $3.2 Million in Capital Needs as Declining Enrollment, Aging Buildings, and Rising Costs Threaten Budget

Warren County Public Schools is facing a difficult financial balancing act as officials begin preparing the fiscal year 2028 budget....

Local Government2 weeks ago

Decision on ‘EagleView’ Contractual Oversight of Photographic Assessment Technology Delayed to November 17

Unresolved questions on financial revenue impacts versus contractural costs led to a delay in a decision on a Warren County/EagleView...

Local News2 weeks ago

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

When this Great Horned Owl arrived at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center a few weeks ago from Loudoun Valley Raptor Center,...

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Arrest Logs2 weeks ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 10/19/2026

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

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

Front Royal Man Charged with Two Counts of Forcible Sodomy Following RSW Regional Jail Investigation

Warren County Sheriff’s Office says the alleged assault occurred October 8 and involved two inmates. The suspect is being held...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia Breeders Championship Series Opens at Shenandoah Downs with Impressive Performances

In The Worst Way extends winning streak to five as young trotters and pacers compete for spots in the $400,000...

Local News2 weeks ago

A Moment of Honor: Veterans Receive a Powerful Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A recent Honor Flight from Austin, Texas, captured a moving exchange between veterans and a military sentinel, reminding us that...

Community Events2 weeks ago

New Exhibitions Bring World-Class Contemporary Art to Downtown Front Royal

Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery unveils two exhibitions exploring water, memory, and imagination, along with an expanded gallery space and professional...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for October 19 – 23, 2026

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

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia State Police Urge Drivers to Stop for School Buses and Students

With two recent school bus-related crashes in Virginia, troopers remind motorists to watch for children and follow state laws during...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Economic Development Director Patrick Barker Details Maturing Plan at Town-County Liaison Meeting

Whether or not the Town and County ever see eye to eye on tourism, the economic development sector that the...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia Breeders’ Championships Begin This Weekend at Shenandoah Downs

Two-year-old pacers and trotters will compete in six elimination races October 17–18, setting the stage for the $400,000 Day of...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Local Author Invited to Share Children’s Book at Irish Castle That Inspired It

Catherine Bacik and illustrator Genevieve Elise will sign copies of The Shepherd Boy and His Flute in Winchester on October...

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

Virginia State Police Seize More Than $334,000 in Drugs, Recover Five Firearms in Weeklong Operations

Statewide enforcement efforts from October 7–13 resulted in the seizure of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and other illegal drugs. Virginia...

Local News2 weeks ago

Winsome Earle-Sears Warns of Consequences of Virginia’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Former lieutenant governor discusses parental rights, reproductive freedom, marriage, and religious protections during a Royal Examiner interview as she travels...

Crime/Court3 weeks ago

Warren County Grand Jury Returns 17 Indictments Against 10 Individuals in October Session

Charges include attempted malicious wounding, drug possession, felony DUI, obtaining money by false pretenses, gaming equipment tampering, and firearm offenses....

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

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

The Property Tax Bill You Can Fight Is Not The One In Your Hand Now

The property tax envelope that will most likely get your attention may arrive too late to do much about it....

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

Orcas Have Fads. One Of Them Is Wrecking Boat Rudders

In the summer of 1987, a female killer whale in Puget Sound started doing something peculiar. She swam around with...

Interesting Things to Know7 days ago

The Bed Switcheroo: One Couple’s Simple Experiment in Better Sleep and a Little Nighttime Adventure

What if something as simple as switching sides of the bed every night could help you wake up feeling better?...

Automotive7 days ago

Oil Changes: One of the Most Important Routine Car Maintenance Jobs

You don’t see it working. You probably don’t think about it while driving. But while your engine is running, motor...

Interesting Things to Know7 days ago

Can AI Predict Lottery Numbers? Here’s What AI Says

The infomercial lasted a full half hour. It promised it could predict winning lottery numbers. And for $197, the secret...

Historically Speaking7 days ago

Israel from the Romans to World War I

Having just commemorated the third anniversary of the attack on Israel, when Hamas beat, tortured, raped, and killed 1,200 Israeli...

Business1 week ago

Achieve Your Goals by Taking More Positive Action in Your Life

Success doesn’t come from waiting for the right moment. It starts when you decide to take control of what you...

Viewpoint1 week ago

VIEWPOINT: Getting Down to Brass Tacks

We’re late into this voting season, but not too late to think seriously about America’s future. It’s time to dispel...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Caring For Yourself While You Grieve

Eat something. Drink some water. Take a short walk. Try to get some sleep. Those may sound like ordinary parts...

Health1 week ago

Your Mammogram Report Now Includes Something New: Breast Density

Women getting mammograms in the United States now receive information that may not have appeared in their results before: whether...

Real Estate1 week ago

Rising Mortgage Rates Slow Virginia Home Sales as Housing Inventory Climbs 20 Percent

Virginia’s housing market is slowing as rising mortgage rates discourage some buyers, while more homes for sale give shoppers more...

Kids' Corner1 week ago

10 Tips for a Safe Halloween

The costume is ready. The candy bucket is empty — for now. And an entire neighborhood full of chocolate, lollipops,...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

When Your Phone Stops Recognizing Your Fingerprint

Sooner or later, a familiar little frustration may appear. You put your finger on the phone exactly as you always...

Historically Speaking1 week ago

Remembering the Legacy of Ditka and Da Bears

I need to start out by accepting that I am a big nerd. Recently, I have been looking at different...

Jefferson Forum1 week ago

A Dominion-NextEra Deal on Spanberger’s Terms Would Harm Ratepayers, Virginia’s Economy

Which has done more harm to the proposed sale of Dominion Energy? The fresh testimony from important stakeholders who are...

Business Growth Series1 week ago

Business Growth Series: What Gets Measured Gets Improved

Most business owners don’t track how they spend their time. And that’s a problem. Because what you don’t track, you...

Paws & Claws1 week ago

What Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You?

Your cat walks into the room, looks directly at you, and meows. You answer. The cat meows again. You answer...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Bunco Went Straight — And Became the Game Anyone Can Play

Walk into a senior community on game night, and you may hear a bell ring, followed by someone shouting “Bunco!”...