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Local News3 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Virginia Opossum(s)

These 7 opossums mark the 92nd through 98th Virginia Opossums we’ve released so far this year, and we have an...

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Arrest Logs3 days ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 9/14/2026

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

Local News3 days ago

Shenandoah Downs Opens Seven-Week Fall Harness Racing Meet Saturday – Sept 19

Harness racing returns to Shenandoah Downs on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the Woodstock track opens its 11th fall season with...

Local News4 days ago

Loudoun to Consider Data Center Pause, Removing By-Right Grandfather Clause

Loudoun County, the epicenter of Data Center Alley, is set to take up two amendments that would curb data center...

Legal Notices4 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 News5 days ago

Update: Two Killed in Fiery I-81 Crash Near Exit 310 in Frederick County

Two men were killed Thursday night in a fiery crash on Interstate 81 near Exit 310 in Frederick County after...

Local News6 days ago

Literacy Volunteers Students Earn Publication in Statewide Magazine

Four adult learners with Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area are celebrating a milestone that goes beyond improving their reading and writing...

Local News6 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for September 14 – 18, 2026

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

Local News6 days ago

Virginia State Police Report More Than $580,000 in Drug Seizures During Weeklong Operations

Virginia State Police reported seizing more than $580,000 worth of illegal drugs and recovering a firearm during crime suppression operations...

Community Events7 days ago

Neurofeedback Specialist to Offer Free Community Program at Samuels Public Library

Front Royal residents curious about neurofeedback and how it may work alongside traditional counseling can learn more at a free...

Local Government1 week ago

Resumption of Capital Improvement Program Goes Forward at County Planning Commission Meeting

At a work session on September 9, the County Planning Commission heard from Planning Director Kelly Wahl about the resumption...

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Arrest Logs1 week ago

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

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

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

Community Events1 day ago

For the Cats’ Sake Fall Market Returns to Front Royal Oct. 3

More than 40 vendors will gather in Front Royal on Saturday, Oct. 3, for a day of shopping, food, crafts,...

Community Events3 days ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of September 18th

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

Community Events3 days ago

Selah Theatre Project Opens New Winchester Home With ‘Clue’

After 15 seasons of performing in borrowed and rented spaces around the region, Selah Theatre Project is preparing to open...

Community Events6 days ago

Warren County Fire and Rescue to Kick Off Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4

Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services will kick off Fire Prevention Week with a community event focused on...

Community Events7 days ago

Belle Grove to Open Exhibit Exploring the Complex Life of Monday Robinson

Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown will open a new exhibit on Sept. 26 examining the life of Monday Robinson, a...

Community Events1 week ago

Warren County DSS Highlights 5K, Halloween Jubilee and New SNAP Cards

Warren County residents have several upcoming events and program changes to keep on their calendars, from a new 5K supporting...

Community Events1 week 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 Events2 weeks 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 Events2 weeks 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...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries11 hours ago

Barbara Tilden Neitzey (1940 – 2026)

Barbara Tilden Neitzey, 86, of Front Royal and formerly of Browntown, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at...

Obituaries11 hours ago

Ronald Wayne Montgomery (1957 – 2026)

Ronald Wayne Montgomery, 68, of Linden, Virginia, passed away on September 15, 2026, at home. Funeral services will be private....

Obituaries17 hours ago

Nancy Grant Boger (1936 – 2026)

Nancy Grant Boger, 89, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living. A...

Obituaries1 day ago

Leilani Ann “Lonnie” Monahan (1938 – 2026)

Leilani Ann “Lonnie” Monahan, aged 87, passed away on July 10, 2026. True to her generous spirit and lifelong desire...

Obituaries2 days ago

Billie Ruth Bowen (1925 – 2026)

Billie Ruth Bowen of Front Royal, Virginia, died on September 9, 2026, at age 100. Her Christian Burial will be...

Obituaries3 days ago

Edward Ripley “Teddy” Saunders IV (1980 – 2026)

With profound sadness and broken hearts, our family announces the unexpected passing of Edward Ripley “Teddy” Saunders IV, 45, of...

Obituaries6 days ago

Patricia Ann “Patty” Vaught Brown (1961 – 2026)

Patricia Ann “Patty” Vaught Brown, 64, of Front Royal, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord and her loved...

Obituaries7 days ago

David James “Dave” Lyons (1972 – 2026)

David “Dave” Lyons passed away peacefully at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee, on September 4, 2026, in the company of...

Obituaries1 week 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...

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

Punditry & Prose19 hours ago

Community Leadership: The Visibility That Shapes Tomorrow

Leadership in a town and county like ours isn’t about titles or seats. It’s about visibility — the steady presence...

Health21 hours ago

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Focuses on Education, Support and Action

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn more about cancers that affect children and support the...

Home21 hours ago

The Window Topper We Tore Out Is Back

Not long ago, homeowners were taking valances down as fast as they could. They looked too frilly, too matched, and...

Historically Speaking2 days ago

In Defense of Liberal Art

Right now, the academic system as we know it is under attack, not just at my university but at colleges...

Health2 days ago

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Puts Focus on Risk, Symptoms and Early Detection

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to help men better understand one of the most common cancers affecting...

Health2 days ago

A Smarter Way to Screen for Prostate Cancer

For years, one of the biggest problems with prostate cancer screening has not been finding too little cancer. It has...

Business3 days ago

Three Business Tasks That Still Need a Human Touch

Automation can save businesses time and money, especially for repetitive work. But not every task is a good fit for...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

The Founding Father’s English Farmhouse

The man whose signature leads the U.S. Constitution came from a family whose story stretches back to a Tudor farmhouse...

Historically Speaking4 days ago

Remembering 9/11 25 Years Later

I am going to confess upfront that this has been a difficult piece to write. Over the past 25 years,...

Agriculture4 days ago

From Field to Glass: Brew Farms Put Agriculture at the Heart of Beer Making

For many craft beer fans, the story behind a pint is becoming just as interesting as the drink itself. A...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

Preparedness Includes Your Wallet

Emergency planning usually brings to mind flashlights, batteries, and bottled water. But disasters are financial events, too. A power outage,...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

Grandparents’ Day Celebrates the Bonds That Connect Generations

Today is Grandparents’ Day, a chance for families to recognize the grandmothers, grandfathers, and other older adults whose love, experience,...

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

State News19 hours ago

Spanberger Declares State of Emergency as Drought Strains Virginia Farmers

Virginia farmers struggling with drought-damaged pastures can receive larger hay deliveries under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Abigail...

State News2 days ago

Seven Rural Community Colleges Receive $5.93 Million for Healthcare Training 

Seven community colleges in what the Virginia Community College Association dubs the state’s “rural horseshoe” have received $5.93 million to...

State News2 days ago

Opioid Authority Awards $12.3 Million for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery in Virginia

Virginia will steer more than $12.3 million in opioid settlement money toward state programs ranging from naloxone distribution and treatment...

State News2 days ago

Virginia School Board Settles With Parents, Reverses Policy That Blocked LGBTQ+ Student Club

King George County Schools will now allow sixth- to eighth-grade students to form non-curricular clubs, including one supporting LGBTQ+ students,...

State News2 days ago

Virginia’s Federal Lawmakers Lock In On Regulating Data Centers

Two members of Virginia’s congressional delegation have introduced bills designed to create standards for siting data centers in communities, amplify...

State News2 days ago

New Guidance Limits Voting Disqualifications to Murder, Manslaughter Convictions

Among Virginians who are no longer incarcerated, only those convicted of murder and voluntary or involuntary manslaughter remain disqualified from...

State News3 days ago

Divorce Becomes Next Battleground as Virginia, Other States Debate Family Values

Cerina Fairfax, a Virginia dentist and mother of two, spent nearly two years living in the same house as her...

State News4 days ago

Century-Old Law Gives Virginia Legislator-Lawyers Broad Power to Delay Court Cases

More than four years after Buchanan County Supervisor Trey Adkins was charged with dozens of felonies, his case has yet...

State News4 days ago

Virginia Lawmakers Move Closer to Regulating Self-Driving Vehicles

Virginia is moving closer to regulating self-driving vehicles, with lawmakers and experts recently agreeing on a plan ahead of the...

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

Local News1 week ago

Warren County High School Inducts 22 Into National Honor Society

Warren County High School welcomed 22 students into its chapter of the National Honor Society on Wednesday, Sept. 9, during...

Local News1 week 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 Government1 week ago

Town Council’s Data Center Dialogue Plays Out Against September 11 Backdrop

As of this morning, Foreign Affairs, a journal where policy experts opine on what has happened, is happening, and will...

Local News1 week 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 News1 week 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 Notices1 week 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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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 News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks ago

Avtex Remembrance Walk: A Solemn Theme for Labor Day Weekend

“For those who want it,” Kevin Cuddeback said of an upcoming walk he organized at the former Avtex site, “no...

Local News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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,...

Health2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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...

Local News2 weeks ago

WC Public Schools Gets Engineers Status Assessment on E. Wilson Morrison Physical Plant Issues

The “Main Event” of the September 2nd Warren County School Board (WCSB) meeting in the main meeting room of the...

Local News2 weeks ago

Engineers Find Façade Failure at E. Wilson Morrison, Main Structural System Shows No Visible Distress

Engineers investigating E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School have traced significant movement in the building’s brick exterior to problems within portions...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Buy It in Virginia, Consume It in Virginia, and Leave It in Virginia: The Golden Rule for 2027

The state of Virginia, on June 29, mandated cannabis as a permissible retail use, submitting it to a regulatory framework...

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

Health5 days ago

Mediterranean Diet Offers Variety With a Focus on Healthy Choices

Eating healthier does not always mean giving up variety or favorite foods. The Mediterranean diet takes a broad approach to...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

The Woman Who Helped Save a Forest — and Its Species

The Niger Delta red colobus monkey lives in a swamp so remote and difficult to reach that scientists did not...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

Invested Retirees Need an Emergency Fund, Too

The usual reason for keeping an emergency fund is simple: If you lose your job, you still need money to...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

The Night British-Held New York Burned

Less than a week after British troops marched into New York in September 1776, a large part of the city...

Punditry & Prose7 days ago

Seeing, Listening and Supporting Our Seniors

Seniors are the living foundation of a community. They are the people who laid the brickwork, carried the load through...

Business Growth Series7 days ago

Business Growth Series: If You’re Not Listening, You’re Losing Customers

Most businesses talk too much. And listen too little. They focus on what they want to say—services, features, pricing. But...

Punditry & Prose7 days ago

Commentary: The Day Terror Changed Us and a Virginia Governor Stepped Up to Lead and Restore Confidence

There are times when I sit alone and think back — trying to unearth details best left buried — and...

Interesting Things to Know7 days ago

What an Air Cleaner Can — and Cannot — Do

An air cleaner can help people with allergies, smoke, and dust. But it cannot solve every indoor air problem. According...

Scott's Turn7 days ago

The Well Lies to You

This isn’t the column I planned to write this week. But September is Suicide Prevention Month, and I’ve spent much...

Punditry & Prose1 week ago

9/11: A Personal Memoir — Live Scene Account of a Friend Who Was There

(Author’s note: this commentary was written on Sept. 11 and 12, 2001, as events transpired. It has since been reprinted...

Food1 week 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 Speaking1 week 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...

Business1 week 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 Know1 week 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...

Health1 week 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 Forum2 weeks 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 Know2 weeks 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 Know2 weeks 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,...