In this Town Talk, our publisher Mike McCool speaks with Dr. Sherri Yoder about her new book, Breakup Breakthroughs: Asking...
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work...
This weekend Reaching Out Now held the Girl of Destiny Luau Awards Ceremony. The girls and their families gathered to...
The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is seeking entries for the Virginia War Memorial 2020 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest....
Valley Health System announced last week that it has extended the Paycheck Protection Plan enacted in April to provide income...
On August 1, 2020, the Skyline High School Class of 2020 had their long-awaited ceremony. The ceremony was in two...
Warren County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Richard E. Mabie announced today that he will retire effective December 31, 2020....
Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to impact...
As the first weekend of August approaches in Front Royal’s ongoing walking mall effort to stimulate downtown foot traffic to...
Beginning Saturday, August 1, the Royal Examiner, with the support of the Town of Front Royal, the Front Royal Warren...
Scavenger Hunt & Contests Rules and Regulations: The weekly Scavenger hunts and other contests will run weekly from Monday, July...
Beginning Monday, July 27, the Town of Front Royal, the Front Royal Warren County (FRWC) Chamber of Commerce and the...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
WHAT MATTERS Warren–The community is invited to watch the virtual healing discussion shared below and to attend the Coming to...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
In the third installment of their virtual Faith Based Series, the Northwestern Prevention Collaborative will be highlighting the intersection of...
The Northwestern Prevention Collaborative in collaboration with Northwestern Community Services Board is sponsoring online trainings that teach people how to...
These are the virtual events that are being hosted by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library for the...
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, Carlos F. Robinson, 21, of Front Royal, was charged and arrested for §18.2-63 Carnal knowledge...
On Monday, July 20, 2020, at approximately 12:17 am, the Warren County Fire and Rescue Services responded to Mary’s Shady...
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Candice L. McCartney, 28, of Front Royal, was charged with § 40.1-103 Cruelty and...
I think Mr. Bianchini’s recent article on the Confederate statue/memorial was well written, even if I didn’t agree with everything...
Let me open by apologizing for the length of this piece – but I feel at a pivotal point in...
I watched a 32+ minute video of the 21 July Board of Supervisors meeting and was appalled. Many tried and...
There are many sayings about revolutions, but my favorite is simply, “Revolutions are messy.” This seems to sum up the...
To be an idiot or not to be an idiot – That is the proverbial statement I am facing. At...
The good news for me is that my little book: Ironing It Out: Seven Simple Steps for Resolving Conflict has...
Robert Joseph, a.k.a. Ruben Oakes, a convicted felon who conspired with, and directed, straw purchasers to obtain firearms that he...
Attorney General Mark R. Herring has again successfully defended Virginia’s COVID safety measures against legal challenge, making it at least...
The Big Dig, which would have taken place in Ashburn, Virginia, to benefit pediatric cancer research and the Inova Children’s...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the...
Governor Ralph Northam is reminding all Virginians to prepare now as peak hurricane season approaches and the Commonwealth continues to...
Governor Ralph Northam today applauded a unanimous vote by the Commission for Historical Statues in the United States Capitol recommending...
Real estate agents provide homebuyers with insider information, advice about the local market, and much more. However, they won’t tell...
Absolutely gorgeous, updated, upgraded, remodeled home! Still true to original charm, this home is a must see! Located right off...
If the sale of your home is contingent on you finding a new place to live, buyers may be dissuaded...
If you want to sell your home in a hurry, here are a few tips to help you get it...
Watch this video for a quick summary of Warren County real estate for June 2020. The charts demonstrate the changes...
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, you can find something good about the current real estate market. Interest rates...
Richard Traczyk, former Chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, and current resident of Frederick County, has announced his...
Despite the rain, on July 31, 2020, the Warren County High School Class of 2020 had their long-awaited ceremony. The...
Virginia State Police Trooper A. Pike is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Warren County. The crash occurred Thursday, July...
Several more Economic Development Authority civil defendants were in court Thursday morning, July 30, to hear their attorneys echo past...
The Town of Front Royal, administered by the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, will begin taking grant applications from...
Our publisher Mike McCool met with Fern Vasquez and three local organizations that benefit from the CHEO Victory Garden, located...
The House was busy with activity this week and addressed a number of issues regarding the funding of both our...
As Virginia continues its phased reopening, it has been a pleasure to continue connecting with constituents both in-person and virtually....
This week, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) accepted the 2020 ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award from the United States Chamber of Commerce....
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a Telephone Town Hall dedicated to issues facing seniors and those...
It was great to be home in the Sixth District this week connecting with constituents both in person and on...
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a Coronavirus Update Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on...
Do you hate seeing nicks and scratches on your car? If so, a paint protection film can help make dings...
Go farther than you think From your weekday commute to weekend trips and all the places in between, Bolt EV...
If you’re planning a road trip and need a set of wheels, renting is probably your best option. Here are...
According to research conducted by the South China University of Technology, the type of music a motorist listens to influences...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are reliable, economical, and eco-friendly. But what’s it like to drive one? Here’s what you should know....
If you’ve never used a trailer before, you’ll need to be careful. Hitching one to your car can make driving...
If you want fickle weather, try the Alaska Aleutian Islands. Rain, snow, high winds, and even a bit of sunshine...
Sooner than we think, the air will seem cleaner and crisp. Early on weekday mornings, I might hear the train...
Did you know that before too long, 20 percent of the American population will be over 65 years of age?...
It was a sad moment when I learned that the Tastee Drive-Thru Clown was gone! The clown on the Bowling...
Oh, my! It has happened again, sadly, I remember the gravy on the tie given to me by my piano...
Times are changing. Correct that! They have changed. I have used the same physician for 30 years. In the beginning,...
Air traffic controllers are typically responsible for monitoring and directing the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the...
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes kicking techniques. It was developed shortly after World War II and can...
Do you want to communicate with more people or challenge yourself to develop a new skill? Here are five reasons...
The start of a new school year is the perfect occasion to give your children a short lesson that will...
The ability to drive provides autonomy and freedom. Unfortunately, there may come a point when it’s no longer safe for...
If you work out at a gym, you’ll need to be mindful of other patrons. Here are six rules to...
If you’re looking for an easy way to adopt healthier eating habits, then meal prep is for you. This method...
Are you ready to take on a major home renovation but don’t know where to start? Here’s how to organize...
Insulation is essential for keeping your home warm in the winter, cool in the summer and dry all year long....
School will be back in session soon. If you’re worried that your children won’t be able to keep up with...
If you’re wondering whether your child is ready for kindergarten, here’s what you should know. The basics Children should have...
If your backyard is in need of an upgrade, here are some ways to give it a makeover. Install outdoor...
Vision and Craft: A Poetry Writing Workshop: Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six-week poetry workshop where participants...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
Looking for a deal? Try the Julia Wagner Animal Shelter site on Progress Drive off Shenandoah Shores Road this weekend,...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
The Humane Society of Warren County is poised for the biggest yard sale in their history this Friday and Saturday,...
The United States of America is under change! We were divided before COVID-19 and the latest focus on racial inequality....
“Yappy Hour” — a fun fundraiser for the Julia Wagner Animal Shelter – returns to downtown Front Royal’s East Main...
On July 4, 2020, members of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, we are moving the yard sale back one week to Friday the 17th and Saturday...
On July 5th at 2pm, Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
On July 26, 2020, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution presented...
Samuels Library has extended its annual Summer Reading Club. Readers of all ages may continue to register, log books, and...
People Incorporated, a Virginia-based nonprofit, announced today that it will assume operations of the Head Start program serving children ages...
After being taken to the “brink” a week earlier during the County Supervisors’ 4-1/2 hour exploration of the intricacies and...
Today, July 28, 2020, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a District-wide Telephone Town Hall. Cline will...
Former Warren County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dan Murray, who did not run for re-election to his North River District...
Trains and gunfire have gotten Warren County residents riled up in recent weeks, specifically on the latter front uninhibited target...
Just when suicide seems like a viable option to extricate yourself from a time/space loop of consideration of municipal government...
Here is the latest information on the Class of 2020 Commencement Drive-In Ceremony for both Warren County High School and...
On Friday, July 24th, the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at Jean’s Jewelers at...
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Warren County School Board to set a new start date for...
At the July 21st Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, Sheriff Mark Butler presented several officers, administrative staff, and County...
The Town of Front Royal, administered by the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, will begin taking grant applications from...
When the Julia Wagner Animal Shelter Executive Director Meghan Bowers boasted of an upcoming fundraiser “as the biggest yard sale...
On Tuesday, July 21, Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter’s call to add board discussion and a vote of “formal approval”...
Nowadays everything comes either already assembled or in a kit with easy to put together instructions, usually in as least...
Last weekend on Saturday the Ohana Pride Shenandoah County held a rally to benefit the Phoenix Project. Several members gathered...
WHAT MATTERS Warren — In this sobering video, you’ll be in awe as Christa Shifflett, Executive Director of the Warren...
It was close to noon on a summer day in 1860, the train had stopped for water at Westfield, New...
WHAT MATTERS Warren–In this video, meet Karen Poff, MPA, AFC®, Senior Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences of the Virginia...
WHAT MATTERS Warren–This video will remind you that a great deal can be accomplished by a small group of people...
A comedian said that all through grade school, he sat behind “Whimpering Charlie.” When Charlie didn’t come to school, he...
WHAT MATTERS Warren–The Front Royal/Warren County C-CAP is a 100% volunteer-run organization that has been serving our community for 41...
WHAT MATTERS Warren—Despite the plethora of challenges faced by retail establishments the past few months, Mark and Yuliya Poe, owners...
As initially reported in our overview story on the Front Royal Town Council Work Session of Monday, July 20, council...
The Front Royal Town Council got some unexpectedly good news concerning its just completed Fiscal Year 2020 revenue stream at...
Warren County Deputy County Administrator announced today that he will retire effective August 31, 2020. Mr. Childress has been employed...
Stephens City Baseball Club is an up-and-coming youth baseball organization in the Shenandoah Region. Based in Stephens City, Virginia, our...
“Make this upcoming year count for you,” LFCC President Kim Blosser says. “We’ve set up our classes so you will...
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work...
The Town of Front Royal-Warren County Liaison Committee shared updates on several topics of mutual interest at its meeting of...
The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and...
Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) Superintendent Chris Ballenger today released the school district’s new plan for graduating the Class of...
Despite recent County work session discussion indicating the July debt service payment on the Front Royal Police Station was coming...
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at approximately 9:20 pm, the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched...
At a July 14 work session there was little love expressed for a LOVE sign Warren County staff have been...
Royal Examiner’s cameras were there… if you missed it or want to see it again, watch it here. RoyalExaminer.com – your...
In an unexpected and somewhat stunning development in an added agenda item to conclude Tuesday’s Warren County Board of Supervisors...
The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley will be awarding new grants to agencies in our area that have...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the...
On Monday, July 13, the Front Royal Town Council took several actions, for better or worse, that will shape several...
In addition to the “From the Heart” weekend downtown Front Royal entertainment mentioned in a related story on music, haircutting...
It may not be your traditional “Barbershop Quartet”, but to celebrate Virginia’s measured walk-back of COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic emergency management...
Randolph-Macon Academy Assistant Dean of Students Derrick E. Leasure officially took over as president of the Rotary Club of Front...
Professor Mark Sunderlin recently received the George B. Vaughan Leadership Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty from the Virginia Community College...
Shane Goodwin has been elected the new President of the United Way of Front Royal-Warren County, and will serve through...
It seems the $24,500 the Front Royal Town Council spent to have a private-sector executive search firm seek out qualified...
COVID-19 has been a unique and ever changing situation and we are aware of the difficulties and strain the suspension...
For many people, the mention of a farmers market brings to mind stalls packed with fresh fruits and vegetables. However,...
Stress can impact your health and well-being. Understanding where it comes from and how it can affect you are crucial...
As you get older, you may lose the ability to accomplish certain tasks on your own. However, there are several...
The mental load refers to all the thinking, planning, and organizing you need to do to manage your life and...
If you’re going to start college or university this fall, there’s a lot to think about. Here are some tips...
Do you need an energy boost? This delicious and refreshing smoothie is the perfect solution. Start to finish: 10 minutes...
Whether your debt is caused by careless spending habits or an unfortunate event, know that with time and effort you...
Do you want to throw an outdoor party for your family and friends? If so, here are five ideas for...
If you own an aquarium, regular tank cleaning is a must. Here are four types of aquatic creatures that can...
LFCC nursing students and faculty are playing an important role in helping to contain the spread of coronavirus. Since the...
The Warren County Planning Commission met July 8 at the Government Center. Chairman Robert Myers (Happy Creek district) opened the...
Royal Examiner presents the Skyline High School Class of 2020. Congratulations to these wonderful seniors on their hard work and...
On Wednesday, June 16th, 2020, the United Way of Front Royal-Warren County Board of Directors approved grants totaling $35,000 to...
In a statement emailed to the media at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon Doug Stanley reflected on his time and career...
Following a 2-1/2 hour closed session convened three minutes after opening Wednesday morning’s Special Meeting, the Warren County Board of...
Governor Northam announced a phased reopening plan for Virginia schools which gradually opens up in-person instructional opportunities for students as...
In this Town Talk, we’ll have a conversation with Fern Vazquez about the community “victory garden” off Luray Avenue. Fern...
Attorney General Mark R. Herring provided an update on his project to end Virginia’s rape kit backlog. AG Herring was...