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Local News3 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Central Ratsnake

Every year, we treat snakes that have swallowed ceramic “fake” chicken eggs. Many backyard chicken keepers use these eggs to...

Local News5 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for July 13 – 17, 2026

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

Crime/Court6 days ago

Suspect Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in I-66 Crash

A Front Royal man is facing multiple charges after police say he led officers on a pursuit in a stolen...

Local News1 week ago

After 12 Years of Service, Seniors First Executive Director Jimmy Roberts to Retire

After more than a decade leading one of the region’s largest organizations serving older adults, Jimmy Roberts will retire Aug....

Crime/Court1 week ago

Two Juveniles Charged After 17 Vehicle Break-Ins in Bentonville Area

Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins in the Bentonville area, according to the...

Local Government1 week ago

Warren County Tourism Debate Expands Into Broader Conversation About Governance, Accountability, and the Future of Regional Marketing

A growing debate over tourism funding and governance in Warren County has evolved into a much larger conversation about public...

Health1 week ago

CDC Monitors Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases as Summer Produce Season Begins

Federal and state health officials are investigating an increase in cyclosporiasis cases across the United States as the peak season...

Business1 week ago

Virginia Expands RetirePath Retirement Program to More Small Businesses

More Virginia employers will soon be required to offer workers access to a retirement savings program under the state’s expanding...

Arrest Logs1 week ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 7/6/2026

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

Local News1 week ago

Smoking Makes an Unwanted Comeback Among Gen Z, UVA Expert Warns

Although cigarette smoking remains at its lowest level in decades, health experts say troubling cultural trends suggest smoking may be...

Local News1 week ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Canada Geese

In the past week, we admitted six adult Canada Geese with injuries caused by discarded fishing hooks and lines. Discarded...

Local Government1 week ago

Moratorium, Potential Closure of Portion of Church Street to Car Traffic, and Automobile Graveyard at Town Council Work Session

The July 6 work session of the Town Council began with an action item. This administrative task placed a moratorium...

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

Community Events21 hours ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of July 17th

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

Kid Saturday Brings Water Games and Family Fun to Bentonville

Families looking for a way to cool off this weekend are invited to Kid Saturday at the Izaak Walton League’s...

Community Events2 days ago

Christman Wood to Perform July 16 at Gazebo Gatherings

The Blue Ridge Arts Council’s Gazebo Gatherings 2026 Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, July 16, with a free performance by...

Community Events3 days ago

“Into the Vault” Card Show to Be Held at Warren County High School

Collectors, traders, and sports card fans will have a chance to browse, buy, and trade at the “Into the Vault”...

Community Events4 days ago

Warren Heritage Society Opens Exhibit on Little League and Baseball History

The Warren Heritage Society will celebrate generations of local baseball with a new exhibit opening Wednesday, July 15, at The...

Community Events1 week ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of July 10th

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

Rock Bottom Band to Perform July 9 at Gazebo Gatherings

The Blue Ridge Arts Council’s Gazebo Gatherings 2026 Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, July 9, with a free performance by...

Community Events2 weeks ago

St. John’s Drama Presents Summer Production of “The Phantom Tollbooth”

Families looking for a fun summer outing will soon have the chance to step into the imaginative world of The...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Middletown Announces Grand Marshals for America 250 Independence Day Parade

Middletown will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with small-town charm and some big-name guests. The town announced Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt, Dexter...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries4 hours ago

Dorothy Jean “Snookie” Jones (1931 – 2026)

Dorothy Jean “Snookie” Jones, 94, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Woodstock Valley Health...

Obituaries4 hours ago

John Brian “Johnny” Greenway

John Brian “Johnny” Greenway, 72 of Delaplane, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. A funeral service will be...

Obituaries4 hours ago

David Leroy Bradley (1932 – 2026)

David Leroy Bradley, 93, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on July 14, 2026, at Lynn Care Center. David was...

Obituaries2 days ago

John G. Pennell (1941 – 2026)

John G. Pennell, 84, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the comfort of his home....

Obituaries4 days ago

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jeffrey Stephen “Steve” Willis

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jeffrey Stephen “Steve” Willis, 66, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his home in Front...

Obituaries6 days ago

Maria Ofelia Georgiou (1974 – 2026)

Maria Ofelia Georgiou, 52, of Strasburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Blue Ridge Care Inpatient Center...

Obituaries6 days ago

Margaret Ann Pullen Loveless Pultz (1946 – 2026)

Margaret Ann Pullen Loveless Pultz, 79, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Unionville, Virginia,...

Obituaries1 week ago

Kathryn E. “Kathy” Warren (1958 – 2026)

Kathryn E. Warren, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday,...

Obituaries1 week ago

Luz Norinda Lethcoe (1950 – 2026)

Luz Norinda Lethcoe, 75, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on July 4, 2026, at 5:56 a.m surrounded by her...

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

Business Growth Series11 hours ago

Business Growth Series: Growth Goes to the Businesses That Keep Going

Every business hits slow periods. The difference is how they respond. Some pull back. They reduce visibility. Cut marketing. Wait...

Interesting Things to Know14 hours ago

Robots on the Moon Wouldn’t Look Like a City

Editor’s note: The following opinion piece was written by Claude, an AI assistant made by Anthropic, in response to a...

Common Ground with Coolidge2 days ago

Calvin Coolidge: A Quiet Leader Worth Remembering

Our series on President Calvin Coolidge began with his observations about the Declaration of Independence in a speech delivered on...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

Who Can Resist Ice Cream?

National Ice Cream Day arrives Sunday, July 19, 2026, giving Americans one more reason to celebrate the sweetest part of...

Food2 days ago

The Secret of Boneless Pork Ribs

Before you fire up the grill, here is a little secret: boneless pork ribs are not really ribs. They are...

Food3 days ago

Strawberry and Rhubarb Frozen Dessert Offers a Cool Taste of Summer

This creamy strawberry and rhubarb dessert combines sweet berries, tart rhubarb, and whipped cream for a refreshing finish to a...

Business3 days ago

Doing Business by Sail: When an Order Took a Year

Imagine placing an order with a supplier and waiting nearly a year for delivery — then paying with paper backed...

Historically Speaking3 days ago

Wolford v. Lopez Rightly Arms Permit Holders, Business Owners

Last week, I wrote about the birthright citizenship case, one of several major Supreme Court decisions handed down over the...

Jefferson Forum3 days ago

Don’t Bet Against Virginia — But Don’t Coast on a #3 CNBC Ranking Either

Virginia’s climb in CNBC’s newest “Top States for Business” ranking — moving from No. 4 back to No. 3 —...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

Welcome Home: Getting Settled in Front Royal and Warren County

Moving to Front Royal or Warren County can bring excitement, opportunity, and a long list of boxes to unpack. It...

Health4 days ago

One Test of Working Fitness

If your paycheck depends on physical strength, one simple test can tell you a lot: grip strength. Researchers now view...

Historically Speaking4 days ago

Constitution 101: Bankruptcy Clause

It is interesting that our Founders combined naturalization and bankruptcy into a single clause in the Constitution, but they did...

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

State News2 hours ago

Six Months In, Spanberger Defends Her Record as Economic Concerns Persist

Abigail Spanberger took the oath of office on the steps of Virginia’s state Capitol six months ago Friday, becoming the...

State News2 hours ago

Wash Your Veggies: A Parasite Causing Cramps and Diarrhea is on the Rise in Virginia 

A parasite that causes intestinal trouble like diarrhea, cramps, and bloating is spreading nationwide this summer, but Virginia’s Department of...

State News3 hours ago

Tick Season is Getting Longer. So is the List of States Trying to Keep Up

The tiniest menace of summer doesn’t care if you’re hiking through the woods, walking the dog, or pulling weeds in...

State News1 day ago

Clock Starts for State Regulators to Review Proposed Dominion-NexEra Merger

Dominion Energy on Wednesday submitted its official arguments to the State Corporation Commission to allow the utility to merge with...

State News1 day ago

Legal Challenge Seeking to Block Virginia’s Reproductive Rights Constitutional Amendment Dismissed

One of two lawsuits challenging Virginia’s pending reproductive rights constitutional amendment was struck down Tuesday in Campbell County Circuit Court....

State News2 days ago

GOP Senate Hopefuls Face Long Odds in Race to Challenge Mark Warner

For nearly a quarter of a century, Virginia Republicans have been chasing a Capitol Hill victory they haven’t been able...

State News2 days ago

SCC Considers Making Data Centers Shoulder More of the Cost of Transmission Lines

Consumer advocates have joined Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration to argue that high-load customers like data centers should pay for the...

State News3 days ago

Cash App Parent Company to Pay $45 Million in Multistate Fraud Settlement, Virginia AG Says

Cash App’s parent company will pay $45 million and overhaul its fraud prevention and customer service practices under a multistate...

State News3 days ago

Virginia Joins Rooftop Solar Initiative to Help Residents Trim Electric Bills

On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that Virginia is partnering with the nonprofit Switch Together to help bring down the...

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

Local News1 week ago

I-81 Improvements Continue Across Virginia as Safety, Widening and Traffic Projects Expand

Major construction and safety improvements continue along Interstate 81 across Virginia, with projects underway from Bristol to Winchester as state...

Local News1 week ago

Fifteen Killed in Virginia Crashes Over Independence Day Holiday

Virginia State Police say 15 people died in 14 crashes during the four-day Independence Day holiday period from July 2...

Local News2 weeks ago

Storm Damage Closes Water Street in Front Royal

Strong storms that moved through Front Royal on Saturday afternoon left behind fallen trees, power outages, and damage to a...

Local News2 weeks ago

The Declaration of Independence at 250

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is worth asking a simple question:...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for July 6 – 10 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

Samuels Public Library Unveils Packed July Schedule for Children, Teens and Adults

Samuels Public Library is turning July into one of its busiest and most creative months of the year, offering dozens...

Local News2 weeks ago

July 1 Marked Statewide Start of a Ban on the Use of Certain Plastic Foam Foodware Containers

Royal Examiner was recently alerted to the July 1, 2026, taking effect of a statewide ban on plastic foam foodware...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Technology Business Versus Data Center: Town Planning Commission Deep Dives into Definitions

“It will be important for them to prove that they are a technology business,” said Megan Marrazzo, vice-chairman of the...

Local News2 weeks ago

Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation Working to Strengthen Community Connections

The Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation may be less than a year old, but its mission is already reaching across the...

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

Man Accused of Threatening Former Delegate Kim Taylor Enters Plea Agreement

A Dinwiddie County man accused of sending a politically motivated death threat to former Virginia Del. Kim Taylor last year...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Warren County Officials Urge Safe, Legal Fireworks Use During July Fourth Holiday

Warren County public safety officials are reminding residents to celebrate this Independence Day responsibly and follow Virginia fireworks laws during...

Local News2 weeks ago

Todd Gilbert Set to Start State 26th District Judicial Appointment Wednesday, July 1

As reported in March of this year, on July 1st, former two-decade Virginia House of Delegates Republican representative Todd Gilbert...

Local News2 weeks ago

Make-A-Wish Greater VA Makes a Dream Come True in Strasburg

Her bright spirit conveys an unawareness of the challenges she has faced in her brief life, or at least a...

Local News2 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Great Horned Owl

Even seemingly harmless manmade items, like this metal garden sculpture, can create serious hazards for our native wildlife. This Great...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Love Wins: Dueling Disco Raises More Than $104,000 for Local Children and Families

Music, costumes, laughter, and disco fever filled Shenandoah Valley Golf Club during the Hike Kidz Foundation’s 2nd Annual Dueling Disco,...

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Arrest Logs3 weeks ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 6/29/2026

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

Local News3 weeks ago

Cars Changing Lives Delivers a Vehicle and Hope to Local Family

For Kasey Thomas, the keys handed to her outside Auto Care Clinic represented much more than a car. They represented...

Local News3 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for June 29 – July 3, 2026

VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in...

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

Jefferson Forum4 days ago

Callais is a Great Decision for Freedom — Including Education Freedom

The 2025-26 Supreme Court term is now over, which means we are now witnessing the usual handwringing that passes for...

Travel5 days ago

Turn Your Vehicle Into a Comfortable Hotel on Wheels

A summer road trip does not have to come with a long list of hotel bills. With a little planning,...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

Cooling Vest Choices for Summer 2026

A cooling vest may be one of the most useful pieces of summer gear for workers facing long hours in...

Jefferson Forum5 days ago

PJM’s Heat Wave Warning: The Grid Runs on Reality, Not Wishful Rhetoric

The July heat wave that pushed PJM toward record electricity demand should force Virginia policymakers to confront an uncomfortable truth:...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

The Two-Week Trouble of Payday Loans

Payday loans can look like a quick fix when money is tight. A few hundred dollars today may help cover...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

Summer Is the Perfect Season for a Farmers Market Visit

Summer brings some of the year’s best reasons to visit a farmers’ market. Sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, juicy berries, and...

Agriculture7 days ago

The Hidden Role of Bats in Agriculture

Bats may not look like farm animals, but farmers around the world benefit from them every single night. While bats...

Health7 days ago

Cruising on Medicare: What the “6-Hour Rule” Really Means

You booked the cruise. You packed the sunscreen. But before the ship leaves the dock, there is one piece of...

Business Growth Series1 week ago

Business Growth Series: Negativity Is Driving Customers Away

Most business owners don’t think attitude affects growth. It does. Not just internally—but externally. Customers pick up on everything. How...

Historically Speaking1 week ago

Birthright Citizenship

The past three weeks have been busy ones for the Supreme Court as it has issued decisions on several important...

Real Estate1 week ago

Ask the Expert: Is a 2-1 Buydown Really a Good Deal?

A builder is offering us a “2-1 buydown” on the new house we’re considering. The first year’s interest rate sounds...

Home1 week ago

Americans Have Stopped Cooking

Americans now spend more money eating out than they do buying groceries. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, food-away-from-home...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

How to Say “I Don’t Know” Gracefully

Few professional moments feel worse than being asked a question you cannot answer in front of your boss, a client,...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Meet the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

If you grew up not knowing what a stink bug was, congratulations — you remember a better time. The brown...

Historically Speaking1 week ago

The Supreme Court Should Be Above Politics

The last couple of weeks have been important ones for the Supreme Court as it has released several of its...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Everyone Is Going to the Moon. Will We Fight Over It?

The moon is starting to look less like a distant symbol and more like contested real estate. The reason is...

Business1 week ago

Ice Down the Hall: A Peculiarly American Demand

Step off an elevator in almost any American hotel, and you will likely find it: a humming ice machine, free...

Home1 week ago

The Art of the Porch Chat

For generations, the front porch was where Americans caught up with each other. People sat. Neighbors waved. Someone walking by...