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Local News7 hours 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...

Local News8 hours ago

Warren County Sheriff’s Office Joins Saturation Saturday Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office will increase impaired-driving enforcement on Saturday, Aug. 29, as part of a coordinated Saturation Saturday...

Local News10 hours ago

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

WARNING: Graphic surgical photos. Abscesses are a fairly common problem in wildlife medicine. About 13% of the box turtles we...

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Arrest Logs1 day ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 8/24/2026

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

Local News1 day ago

Laurel Ridge Community College Welcomes More Than 3,100 Students for Fall Semester

Classes are underway at Laurel Ridge Community College, where more than 3,100 students have enrolled for the fall semester, and...

Local News2 days ago

$8,000 Grant Advances Preservation Work at Historic Heater House

The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation has received an $8,000 grant from the Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board to continue...

Local News4 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for August  24 – 28, 2026

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

Local Government4 days ago

Warren County School Board Reviews Visitor Rules, Special Education Support and Summer Meal Growth

The Warren County School Board spent much of its Aug. 19 meeting looking at how students, parents and visitors interact...

Local News4 days ago

Fauquier Health to Join Bon Secours Mercy Health Network

Fauquier Health is expected to join the Bon Secours Mercy Health network this fall, under an agreement announced by Lifepoint...

Local News4 days ago

Virginia State Police Report $8.5 Million in Drug Seizures During Weekly Operations

Virginia State Police reported seizing more than $8.5 million worth of illegal drugs during statewide crime suppression operations conducted from...

Town Notices4 days ago

Front Royal Lifts Voluntary Water Conservation Restrictions After Recent Rainfall

The Town of Front Royal has lifted its voluntary water conservation restrictions following recent rainfall in the area. The change...

Legal Notices5 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 Spotlight: Bringing People Together Through Events That Highlight the Best of Our Community

Community Events8 hours ago

Newtown Heritage Festival Rescheduled for Aug. 28-29 in Stephens City

The Newtown Heritage Festival will return to Stephens City on Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29, after weather forced...

Community Events13 hours ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of August 28th

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

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 Events1 week 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 Events1 week 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 Events2 weeks 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 Events2 weeks 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 Events2 weeks 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...

Community Events2 weeks 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...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries10 hours ago

Donald “Don” Alan Burke Jr. (1952 – 2026)

Donald “Don” Alan Burke Jr., 74, of Front Royal, VA, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2026, surrounded...

Obituaries12 hours ago

Helga Maria Hartmann (1933 – 2026)

Helga Maria Hartmann, 93, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs....

Obituaries12 hours ago

Rena Mae Frye Dodson (1939 – 2026)

Rena Mae Frye Dodson, 86, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of God on August 21, 2026,...

Obituaries4 days ago

Sanders “Ray” Rowe (1940 – 2026)

Sanders “Ray” Rowe, 85, of Middletown, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Magnolia at Front Royal. A...

Obituaries5 days ago

Rachel Judith Brandon Sears (1944 – 2026)

Rachel Judith Brandon Sears, 82, of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Cherrydale Health and Rehab...

Obituaries5 days ago

Ingrid Jolly (1944 – 2026)

Ingrid, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and counselor to many, has taken the final steps on her universal spiritual journey...

Obituaries6 days ago

Ruby E. Fristoe (1937 – 2026)

Ruby E. Fristoe, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2026. Ruby was an avid worker...

Obituaries6 days 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...

Obituaries1 week 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...

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

Interesting Things to Know17 hours ago

How Laughter Can Help During the Grieving Process

Grief is often connected with sadness, anger, loneliness, and loss. Laughter can seem out of place during such a difficult...

Health19 hours ago

What to Do When Dehydration Becomes an Emergency

When someone has fallen badly behind on fluids, plain water may not be enough to correct the problem quickly. An...

Real Estate2 days ago

Ask the Expert: What Happens to a Mortgage When a Spouse Dies?

Q: My husband and I own our home together and still owe on the mortgage. If one of us dies,...

Health3 days ago

Shingles Shot May Help Protect the Brain

The shingles vaccine, already recommended for adults 50 and older to prevent a painful rash, may also offer another benefit:...

Scott's Turn4 days ago

Every Community Needs Champions

Every successful community has them. They are the people who look at an empty storefront and see what could be...

Historically Speaking4 days ago

Historical Travels: Beaver Lake, Utah

Before my semester begins next week, I was able to fit in one more trip out west to attend my...

Mature Living4 days ago

Why Your Birthday Is Worth Celebrating at Any Age

Birthdays can look very different as the years go by. A child’s party may include balloons, games, and a crowded...

Punditry & Prose4 days ago

When Leadership Forgets Who Wears the Servant’s Cloak

​There is a vast difference between holding a public office and wearing a crown. For anyone who has ever stepped...

Business Growth Series5 days ago

Business Growth Series: Overthinking Is Slowing Your Business Down

Most business owners don’t have a work problem. They have a thinking problem. Too much thinking. Too much analyzing. Too...

Common Ground with Coolidge5 days ago

Coolidge on Education and Careers

After a couple of weeks off as schools came back into session, let us see what the 30th President had...

Food5 days ago

Gourmet Halloumi Burgers Bring Bold Flavor to the Summer Table

These vegetarian burgers feature golden slices of halloumi cheese, crisp vegetables, and a cool herb sauce for a fresh and...

Interesting Things to Know6 days 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...

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

State News12 hours ago

Virginia Students Make Gains in Reading, Math as Schools Push Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

Virginia students continued to make progress in reading and math last school year, posting gains that moved them closer to...

State News17 hours ago

“Remember the Little Guy”: Kaine Hears From Virginia Farmers as Canada Trade Fight Drives Up Concern

Just days after failed trade talks between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prompted new sweeping tariffs...

State News17 hours ago

Commentary: The Thousand-Dollar Line

I read every noise rule in Virginia that could reach a data center. There are 73 of them across 43...

State News2 days ago

Virginia Considers Calls for Mandatory School Nurses as Healthcare Gaps Persist

As schools reopen across Virginia, just under 10% will operate without a nurse, leaving critical gaps in student healthcare, advocates...

State News4 days ago

Virginia Health Department Improves Nursing Home Inspection Backlog, Reforms Sanction Criteria for Facilities

Stories of neglect in care or unsanitary living situations have plagued several of Virginia’s nursing home facilities in recent years,...

State News4 days ago

After Eastern Groundwater Report Detailed Aquifer Concerns, Virginia Lawmakers Consider Policy Shifts

After the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality released a 117-page report indicating that available groundwater east of Interstate-95 is “declining...

State News5 days ago

Feds’ Proposal to Alter Head Start Could ‘Dismantle’ Program in Virginia, Parents and Advocates Say

Amanda Daugherty, a mother from Nottoway County, valued the Head Start program in Virginia because it closely reflected her values...

State News5 days ago

Judge Affirms Ruling in Favor of Former Felons in Voting Rights Lawsuit

Despite winning a lawsuit earlier this year that found that certain Virginians with felony convictions should not have lost their...

State News6 days ago

USDA Advances Roadless Rule Repeal; Advocates, Lawmakers Say It Puts 400,000 Acres in Virginia At Risk

The United States Department of Agriculture is nearing a full repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule that protects...

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

Local News6 days 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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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/Court1 week 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 News1 week 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 News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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...

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...

Local Government2 weeks 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 Government2 weeks ago

Aging in Place: County Planning Commission Considers an Option for the Elderly

At a regular monthly meeting on August 12, the County Planning Commission, amid two applications for short-term rentals and one...

Local News2 weeks 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 Government2 weeks 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 Focus2 weeks 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...

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

Historically Speaking6 days 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 Know7 days 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 Living1 week 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 & Prose1 week 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 Estate1 week 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 Know1 week 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...

Agriculture1 week 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 Turn1 week 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 Know1 week 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 Know1 week 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 Know1 week 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...

Jefferson Forum1 week 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,...

Health1 week 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 Forum2 weeks 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 & Prose2 weeks 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 Know2 weeks 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 Speaking2 weeks 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 Series2 weeks 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...