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Arrest Logs14 hours ago

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

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

Local News2 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 News2 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 News2 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 Notices2 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 News3 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 News3 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 News4 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 News7 days 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 News7 days 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,...

Health7 days 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 News7 days 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 Spotlight: Bringing People Together Through Events That Highlight the Best of Our Community

Community Events14 hours 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 Events4 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 Events4 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 Events4 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 Events5 days 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,...

Community Events2 weeks ago

PickleStock Returns to Warren County Fairgrounds September 12

Pickles, live country music, contests, local vendors, and family activities will take over the Warren County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept....

Community Events2 weeks ago

Cottonwood Ranch Hosts Saturday Social With Live Music, Wine and Local Food

Cottonwood Ranch is inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of live music, Virginia wine and locally prepared food during...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries12 hours 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...

Obituaries12 hours 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...

Obituaries19 hours 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...

Obituaries2 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,...

Obituaries3 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...

Obituaries4 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...

Obituaries6 days 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....

Obituaries1 week ago

Michael Lee “Mike” “Grandpa” Soyars (1970 – 2026)

Michael Lee “Mike” “Grandpa” Soyars, 56, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Winchester Medical...

Obituaries1 week ago

Gilbert R. “Skip” Simmons Jr (1949 – 2026)

Gilbert R. “Skip” Simmons Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday,...

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

Food22 hours 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 Speaking2 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...

Business2 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 Know3 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...

Health3 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 Forum4 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 Know4 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 Know5 days 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,...

Health5 days 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 Know5 days 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 Turn6 days 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 & Prose6 days 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....

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

State News12 hours 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 News18 hours 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 News2 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...

State News4 days ago

Amtrak to Suspend Virginia-to-D.C. Service for Critical Track Upgrades Oct. 16–26

Rail passengers traveling through Virginia’s Northeast Corridor should expect cancellations and route changes and may need to rely on bus...

National News4 days ago

Labor Unions Are Growing, But Where Depends On State Politics

Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though the increase remains sharply divided by the politics of...

State News7 days ago

Virginia Attorney General Creates Worker, Federal Accountability Units as Office Highlights Meta Settlement

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has created two new units within the Office of the Attorney General, one focused on...

State News7 days ago

Spanberger Taps Daniel Young to Lead Government Watchdog Office

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Daniel Young, a former federal prosecutor whose cases included an $80 million defense procurement fraud...

Local News7 days 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...

State News1 week ago

Virginia House Speaker Details ‘Concerns’ About NextEra-Dominion Merger in Letter to State Regulators

In an official filing in the State Corporation Commission’s review of the proposed $67 billion NextEra-Dominion Energy merger, Speaker of...

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

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

Local News1 week 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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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...

Local News2 weeks ago

Warren County High School Welcomes E. Wilson Morrison Students After Emergency Closure

Students and staff at Warren County High School opened their doors this week to members of the E. Wilson Morrison...

Local News2 weeks ago

First Warren County GOP Meeting Under Scott Lloyd Stalls in Procedural Disputes, Ends Without Officer Vote

The Warren County Republican Committee’s first meeting under newly elected Chairman Scott Lloyd became bogged down Wednesday night in questions...

Local News2 weeks ago

Agritourism Summit Brings Farmers, Tourism Leaders and State Officials Together in Frederick County

The summit was hosted by Del. Delores Oates, who represents House District 31, and brought together participants from Frederick, Warren,...

Local News2 weeks ago

Warren County Sheriff’s Office Foundation Expands Community Programs, Plans Fall Events

Nearly a year after its formation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Foundation is continuing to build support for community policing...

Local News2 weeks ago

Samuels Library Sets September Lineup With SamiCon, Community Programs and Family Activities

September will bring a full slate of programs to Samuels Public Library, with events ranging from outer space and aliens...

Local News2 weeks ago

Groovy for a Good Cause: Vintage Fashion Show Supports Bridge of Hope

Fashion from years gone by will return to the runway in downtown Front Royal next month, but the afternoon is...

Local News2 weeks ago

American Legion Post 53 Builds New Pavilion for Veterans and Community

A new outdoor pavilion is taking shape on the American Legion property on West Eighth Street in Front Royal, providing...

Local News2 weeks ago

Missing Bricks Led to Discovery of Structural Concerns at E. Wilson Morrison

What began as a request to replace a few missing bricks at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School led to the...

Local News2 weeks ago

Tree Stewards Prepare for 30th Anniversary While Offering Community Tree Care Class

For nearly three decades, a group of local volunteers has been quietly helping care for the trees that shade neighborhoods,...

Local News2 weeks ago

Cline Accepts Three Debate Invitations in Sixth District Race

U.S. Rep. Ben Cline, the Republican nominee seeking reelection in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, says he has accepted three invitations...

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

Interesting Things to Know6 days 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...

Food6 days 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 Know6 days 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 Speaking6 days 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 Know7 days 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 Series7 days 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 Speaking7 days 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 Know1 week 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...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Minnesota Township Keeps Electing Four-Legged Mayors

In one small Minnesota community, voters have made their preference clear: when it comes to choosing an honorary mayor, they...

Business1 week ago

Apple Lawsuit Puts Employee Offboarding and Digital Access in the Spotlight

A trade-secret lawsuit filed by Apple against OpenAI is drawing attention to a less visible aspect of employee departures: ensuring...

Food2 weeks ago

Food Scares Can Hurt Restaurants That Had Nothing to Do With an Outbreak

A foodborne illness outbreak does not have to involve a restaurant to hurt its business. That lesson played out this...

Historically Speaking2 weeks ago

Recalling the History of Recalls

Just last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a notice that New York’s Prince Bakery voluntarily recalled five...

Interesting Things to Know2 weeks ago

September Celebrity Birthdays

Who’s blowing out the candles with you? Check out the famous birthdays for your special day. 1 – Zendaya, 30,...

Scott's Turn2 weeks ago

Why Should You Care If the Business Down the Street Closes?

Let’s say there’s a restaurant down the street from your house. You’ve never eaten there. Maybe it’s not your kind...

Mature Living2 weeks ago

Going Shopping? Don’t Forget to Ask About a Senior Discount

Getting older comes with a few practical perks, and one of them can be lower prices. Senior discounts are offered...

Business Growth Series2 weeks ago

Business Growth Series: Why Simple Businesses Grow Faster

Many businesses make things too complicated. Too many steps. Too many options. Too much confusion. And when things are complicated,...

Agriculture2 weeks ago

Commentary: A Pesticide-Free Farm Can Have Worse Soil Than One Sprayed With Roundup

Ten weeks before the midterm elections, a weed killer is threatening to split one of President Donald Trump’s political alliances....

Interesting Things to Know2 weeks ago

Why More Robots Can Mean More Workplace Injuries

Adding robots to a warehouse might seem like an obvious way to make work safer. But federal workplace injury data...