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Local News7 days ago

Foster Families Needed Across Northern Shenandoah Valley to Keep Children Close to Home

Families in the northern Shenandoah Valley have an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children entering...

Local Government7 days ago

Data Center Debate Draws Crowd as Residents Demand Transparency, Local Control

A  crowd gathered in Warren County to voice growing concerns over the rapid expansion of data centers across Virginia, with...

EDA in Focus1 week ago

$1.65-Million Auction Dent Put in $10-Million Debt to First Bank & Trust on ITFederal Developmental Loan to FR-WC EDA

As planned, a 30-acre parcel with one building erected on it at the former Avtex Superfund site in Front Royal...

Local Government1 week ago

Rushmark Properties Withdraws Data Center Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Applications

Warren County has received formal notification from Rushmark Properties requesting the withdrawal of its pending Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional...

Local Government1 week ago

10-Year Plan for AT Connector Trail Articulated by ACES Chairman Justin Proctor at Town Council Work Session

Two years have elapsed since the Town Council voted to cover the cost of a feasibility study for the AT...

Community Events1 week ago

Reaching Out Now Organizers Reflect on Evolving Expansion of Youth Activities at Santmyers Reborn Youth Center

This reporter sat down in a quiet, air-conditioned section of the Santmyers Student Union and Youth Center with several organizers...

Local News That Connects You to the Pulse of Our Community

Local News16 hours ago

Missed the VA250 Mobile Museum? Another Stop Is Coming Close By

If you missed an earlier chance to visit the VA250 Mobile Museum, another opportunity is coming to the region this...

Local News2 days ago

Middletown Secures Third Straight Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant

For the third year in a row, the Town of Middletown has received a Virginia Trees for Clean Water grant,...

Local News2 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Common Raven

This raven had been shot not once, but twice. This beautiful Common Raven came to our Center earlier this week...

Local News2 days ago

Virginia Launches 25th Anniversary ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign

Virginia is marking the 25th anniversary of its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign with a statewide enforcement and...

Local News3 days ago

Valley Health Unveils Mobile Mammography Unit to Expand Rural Screening Access

Valley Health has unveiled a new mobile mammography unit that will begin traveling across the Northern Shenandoah Valley and the...

Crime/Court5 days ago

Warren County Grand Jury Returns 15 Indictments, Including Equipment Theft, Child Neglect and Drug Charges

A Warren County grand jury returned 15 indictments on Aug. 10, charging individuals with offenses ranging from felony eluding police...

Local News5 days ago

NAACP Warren-Page Branch Announces Fall Meetings and November Election

The NAACP Warren-Page Branch 7125B has announced a series of membership meetings this fall leading up to the election of...

Local News5 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for August 17 – 21, 2026

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

Local News5 days ago

Virginia State Police Report Nearly $1 Million in Drug Seizures During Weekly Crime Suppression Operations

The Virginia State Police reported recovering illegal drugs with an estimated street value of nearly $1 million during statewide crime...

Local News5 days ago

Community Concerns Grow Over Proposed Strasburg Data Center Campus

A proposed data center campus in Strasburg is generating growing concern among residents, who are questioning its potential impacts on...

Local News5 days ago

Warren County Middle School FFA Earns National Three-Star Gold Rating for Second Straight Year

Warren County Middle School’s FFA Chapter has earned one of the National FFA Organization’s highest chapter honors for the second...

Local News6 days ago

Virginia School Board to Appeal Federal Court Order to Remove Confederate School Names

After more than two hours in the second of two closed sessions, the Shenandoah County School Board voted unanimously 6-0...

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

Community Events2 days ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of August 20th

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

Community Events2 days ago

Selah Theatre Project to Open New Winchester Arts Center With ‘Come From Away’

Selah Theatre Project will open its first community theatre musical at the new Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts...

Community Events5 days ago

Stone Branch Arts Center to Host Fall Open House on Aug. 22

The Stone Branch Center for the Arts will welcome the community for its Fall Open House on Saturday, Aug. 22,...

Community Events7 days ago

Blue Ridge Arts Council Wraps Up 37th Gazebo Gatherings Season with Ryan Jewel Concert

The Blue Ridge Arts Council will close its 37th annual Gazebo Gatherings Summer Concert Series on Thursday, Aug. 13, with...

Community Events1 week ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of August 14th

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

New Site Launches ‘Community Fun Day’ Which Was, Indeed FUN for Citizens of All Ages

This reporter had the good fortune of being assigned to photograph goings on at the Community Fun Day gathering at...

Community Events2 weeks ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of August 6th

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

National Night Out 2026 Continues Building Bridges of Understanding Between Law Enforcement and Community

With the cooperation of the weather — it wasn’t too awfully summer hot at mid-to-low 80s with no rain —...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Norton Wine Tour Minifests and Showcase Festival Return Across Virginia in 2026

Wine lovers across Virginia will have several chances this year to sample Norton wines from around the state as the...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries16 hours ago

Lorraine Partlowe Dovel (1942 – 2026)

Lorraine Partlowe Dovel, 84, of Warrenton, Virginia, and formerly of Luray, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and...

Obituaries3 days ago

Dylan Wayne Mauck (2002 – 2026)

Dylan Wayne Mauck, 24, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home in...

Obituaries1 week ago

David Andrew Burke (1985 – 2026)

David Andrew Burke, 41, of Sperryville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville...

Obituaries1 week ago

Suzanne H Conner (1946 – 2026)

Suzanne H Conner (Sue), 80, of Front Royal, passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born on July 30...

Obituaries1 week ago

Texas Edward Ritter (1981 – 2026)

Texas Edward Ritter, 45 of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away on August 5th, 2026. He was born on May 28th, 1981....

Obituaries2 weeks ago

Damon Spencer Padgett (1978 – 2026)

Damon Spencer Padgett, 47, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his home. A celebration...

Obituaries2 weeks ago

Shirley Henry (1957 – 2026)

Shirley Henry, 69, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Front...

Obituaries2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Anne Calendine (1935 – 2026)

Elizabeth Anne Calendine, 91, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Heritage Hall of Front...

Obituaries2 weeks ago

Kelvin Lamont “Poofie” Jordan (1973 – 2026)

Kelvin Lamont “Poofie” Jordan, 52, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Warren Memorial Hospital....

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

Interesting Things to Know52 minutes ago

Simple Ways to Find More Inner Peace

Life brings difficult emotions, and over time, feelings such as regret, anger, guilt, sadness, grief, and jealousy can become a...

Historically Speaking14 hours ago

Number of Retiring U.S. Senators Ranks Among Top 5

I have said this many times before, but the number-one question I am asked when I give talks is: Are...

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

How to Control Your Lights With Your Voice

You get up in the middle of the night, still half asleep. The room is dark, and now you have...

Mature Living2 days ago

Why You May Feel Younger Than Your Actual Age

The number on your birth certificate may say one thing, but the age you feel inside can tell a very...

Punditry & Prose2 days ago

College Football 2026: You Can Taste the Excitement!

It’s that time of year again! Here’s some analysis of the hot topics governing our favorite sport, where miracles happen,...

Real Estate2 days ago

Fall Is the Buyer’s Season — Start Now, Be Home by Christmas

The busiest part of the home-buying year is beginning to slow, creating an opening for buyers who are still in...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

AI Investment Boom Reaches Historic Scale, but Returns Remain Uncertain

The world’s largest technology companies are spending extraordinary sums on artificial intelligence, creating an investment boom that some economists compare...

Agriculture3 days ago

Antique Tractor Preservation Day Celebrates the Machines and Families That Built Modern Agriculture

Antique Tractor Preservation Day will be observed Aug. 22, honoring the farm machinery, collectors, families, museums, and communities working to...

Scott's Turn3 days ago

The Importance of Local Pride

Spend enough time on social media in Front Royal and Warren County, and you might start wondering why anyone would...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

The Shouting Comes From a Minority

If American politics feels angrier and more divided than the people you know in everyday life, there may be a...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

Give the Credit Away

It may feel natural to make sure people know when you played a big role in a successful project. But...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

Why Reliability Often Matters More Than Brilliance at Work

Being the smartest person on a team doesn’t always lead to the biggest opportunities. More often, the people trusted with...

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

State News16 hours ago

Balancing Optimism and Caution, Spanberger Says Virginia’s Revenues Grew $2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2026

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday highlighted Virginia’s financial wins in the fiscal year that ended in July, touting a general...

State News23 hours ago

SCC Commissioner, Former NextEra Attorney Declines to Recuse Herself From Merger Case

On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy...

State News2 days ago

Spanberger Signs Executive Order to Boost Virginia’s Emergency Preparedness

Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Executive Order 19 Tuesday afternoon, which is designed to strengthen Virginia’s preparedness for natural disasters and...

National News2 days ago

DOJ Probes William & Mary Over Alleged Race-Based Scholarship Policies

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating historic Williamsburg university William & Mary over scholarships and benefits programs that the...

National News2 days ago

Alongside Kiggans, US House Speaker Says Virginia’s 2nd District ‘Will Determine the Fate of the Country’

As part of an 18-state tour through more than 30 congressional districts, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said Monday...

State News2 days ago

Virginia Secures $17 Million to Upgrade Rail Service and Improve Transportation Infrastructure

Virginia has received $17 million in federal funding to improve transportation in Staunton and Chesterfield County, and to invest in...

State News2 days ago

Mice May Drive Lyme Disease More Than Deer

For more than three decades, researchers have been tracking ticks, mice, oak trees and other wildlife in a New York...

State News3 days ago

Federal Judge Denies Hemp Entrepreneurs’ Request to Overturn Virginia’s New THC Limit

A federal judge in Roanoke on Friday declined seven Virginia business owners’ request to eliminate a new regulation that removes...

State News3 days ago

Hampton Leaders Cool to Limited Army Corps Flood Solutions

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers draft feasibility study proposing scaled-down protection measures without structural elements such as floodwalls for...

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

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

Legal Notices6 days ago

ORDER OF PUBLICATION: In the Circuit Court for Warren County, Virginia

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WARREN COUNTY In rem: Lots 17 and 18 of Block One of Blue Ridge...

Local Government7 days ago

Warren County Celebrates First Customer Connection Through All Points Broadband Expansion

Warren County is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to expand broadband access throughout the community:...

Local News1 week ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Central Ratsnake

Last week, we admitted not one, but TWO Central Ratsnakes on the same day with the exact same problem: each...

Crime/Court1 week ago

Stanley Man Charged After Alleged Attempted Arson at Front Royal Apartment

On August 10, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Front Royal Police Department, along with Warren County Fire and Rescue,...

Local News2 weeks ago

Judge: Shenandoah School Board Violated Students’ Civil Rights by Reinstating Confederate Names

A federal judge ruled Thursday evening that the Shenandoah County School Board broke federal civil rights laws when it brought...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for August 10 – 14, 2026

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

Local Government2 weeks ago

County Attorney Jason Ham Addresses Variables on DATA Center Zoning Text Amendment Coming to the Supervisors

During board and staff reports, County Attorney Jason Ham traced a Planning Commission meeting on DATA Centers he recently attended,...

Local Government2 weeks ago

County Supervisors Continue Efforts Toward Resolution of Variables Involved in DATA Center Zoning and Permitting

Due to overlapping assignments, this reporter missed the August 5th 1 p.m. open meeting of the Warren County Board of...

Local Government2 weeks ago

‘Know Your Why’: Warren County Educators Begin School Year Focused on Purpose, Community, and the Power to Change Lives

More than 600 teachers, administrators, support staff, and community leaders gathered Friday morning at Skyline High School to launch the...

Local News2 weeks ago

Warren County Schools Opens Year With 98.47% Teacher Fill Rate

Warren County Public Schools is beginning the 2026–2027 school year with most teaching positions filled, a growing substitute pool, and...

Legal Notices2 weeks ago

ORDER OF PUBLICATION: In the Circuit Court for Warren County, Virginia

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WARREN COUNTY In rem: Lots 17 and 18 of Block One of Blue Ridge...

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

Linden Woman Charged in Warren County Shooting

A Linden woman has been arrested and charged after a man was found with a gunshot wound inside a Warren...

Local News2 weeks ago

Update: Lloyd Defeats Silek in Ordered Revote for the Warren County Republican Committee Chairmanship

A result forwarded to us on Wednesday evening showed Scott Lloyd winning the ordered revote for the Warren County Republican...

Local News2 weeks ago

Dominion Ridge Academy to Become Blue Ridge Christian Academy

Dominion Ridge Academy is preparing to begin a new chapter under a new name, with school leaders announcing that the...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Town Council Agrees to Submit Data Center Definition and Prohibition Language to Outside Legal Counsel for Review

The August 3 work session of the Town Council began with consideration of a mural exceeding 60 square feet on...

Local News2 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Eastern Gray Squirrel

Found a Baby Squirrel? Here’s What to Do. With all of the heavy storms we’ve been experiencing lately, don’t be...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia Shoppers Set to Save as Sales Tax Holiday Returns This Weekend

Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, offering deals on qualifying school supplies, clothing, and footwear....

Local News2 weeks ago

Building Front Royal’s Economic Future Together

Editor’s Note: The following guest commentary was submitted by L. Allen R. Neel as an invitation for Front Royal residents...

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

Jefferson Forum4 days ago

Data Center Misinformation is Killing the Golden Goose

The anti-data center rhetoric has reached a fevered pitch. Living adjacent to “data center alley” — the flyers, community meeting invitations,...

Health4 days ago

Ragweed Can Make Melon Itchy

If a bite of cantaloupe makes your mouth itch or tingle in late summer, the problem may not be the...

Jefferson Forum5 days ago

Family Stability is Education Policy

Scholars Ian Rowe and Brad Wilcox, writing recently in The Wall Street Journal, identified a factor routinely omitted from discussions...

Punditry & Prose5 days ago

Putting People Back at the Center of Community Leadership

We often get caught up in numbers, budgets, and the day-to-day red tape of local planning, but at the end...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

Every Drug Scourge Has Ended the Same Way. Will This One?

America has faced devastating drug epidemics before, and history shows they often ended for a similar reason: the drug became...

Historically Speaking6 days ago

Historic Travels: Pierre’s Hole, Idaho

One of my favorite periods in history is the golden age of the mountain man. It’s what I want to...

Business Growth Series6 days ago

Business Growth Series: Give More Value, Get More Customers

The businesses that grow the fastest don’t just sell. They provide value. They make it easy for customers to choose...

Jefferson Forum6 days ago

The SCC Must Judge Dominion’s Future, Not the Governor’s Office

Governor Abigail Spanberger’s announcement that she will intervene in the State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) review of the proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

When the Warehouse Robot Speaks Your Language

Putting a warehouse robot to work used to require special software and programming skills. Now, some of the newest machines...

Food6 days ago

Butterflied Roast Chicken Delivers Crispy Skin and Juicy Meat

Butterflying, also known as spatchcocking, is a simple technique that helps a whole chicken cook more evenly. By removing the...

Scott's Turn7 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Empty Storefronts

Drive through almost any small town in America, and you will see them. Empty storefronts. Sometimes it is a building...

Jefferson Forum1 week ago

Socialism’s Advance and Proven Failures Should be a Warning for Virginia

Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow victory in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the United States Senate marks another important advance for the socialist...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Secrets We Lost Forever

Trade secrets can protect a product for generations, but they come with one serious risk: if the people who know...

Health1 week ago

When Children Cannot See Clearly, They May Not Know to Say So

A child who needs glasses may never complain about blurry vision. That is because children often assume everyone sees the...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

German World Cup Fan Finds an Unexpected Favorite in American Roadside Culture

A trip across North America to follow Germany in the FIFA World Cup turned into something much bigger for one...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Are Your Index Funds as Diversified as You Think?

For years, investors have turned to S&P 500 index funds as a simple way to spread money across hundreds of...

Jefferson Forum1 week ago

Are Data Centers Actually Over Taxed

When Jared Walczak writes something down, you should read it. Whether you agree with his analysis or whether it serves...

Health1 week ago

Allergies Don’t Retire

Allergies are often thought of as something that starts in childhood and fades with age. But that is not always...