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Local Government2 days ago

Warren County Schools Improve, But Federal Rules Lower Seven Ratings

All nine Warren County public schools are fully accredited, and school officials say the latest state accountability results show improvement...

Local Government3 days ago

Sheriff Cline Details Flock Safeguards, Uses and Limits at Warren County Work Session

Two residents raised concerns about automated license plate readers during public comment before Tuesday’s Warren County Board of Supervisors work...

Community Events3 days ago

Just Hours Away: Festival Of Leaves Returns To Downtown Front Royal Saturday

The wait is almost over for one of Front Royal’s biggest fall traditions. The 54th Annual Festival of Leaves returns...

Local Government3 days ago

Sheriff’s Office Addresses Use of ‘ALPR’ Cameras – Health Insurance, 4-H Week, and Parks & Rec Events Also Presented

At its regular meeting and work session on Tuesday, October 6, the Warren County Board of Supervisors received substantial staff,...

Local Government4 days ago

Front Royal Council Weighs ACES Role, Cannabis Rules and Riverton Sewer Project

Front Royal officials wrestled with how environmental advisers should interact with town leaders, prepared for the arrival of legal retail...

Meet the Candidates4 days ago

Bruce Rappaport Seeks Second Term, Calls for Smart Growth and Protection of Front Royal’s Character

Front Royal Town Councilman Bruce Rappaport says he wants growth that brings lasting jobs to the community without sacrificing the...

Local News That Connects You to the Pulse of Our Community

Local News2 hours ago

Virginia State Police Seize Drugs Valued at More Than $830,000, Recover 13 Firearms

Virginia State Police reported seizing drugs valued at more than $830,000 and recovering 13 firearms during crime suppression operations conducted...

Local News9 hours ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for October 12 – 16, 2026

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

Health9 hours ago

UVA Poison Expert Warns of Emerging Synthetic Opioids That Fentanyl Tests May Miss

An emerging class of synthetic opioids is causing concern among poison experts because the drugs can trigger potentially deadly overdoses...

Local News1 day ago

Front Royal Women’s Resource Center Opens 2027 Dare to Dream Grant Applications

Warren County women looking to continue their education, build a business, or pursue a goal that could change their lives...

Local News2 days ago

Front Royal Outdoors Founder Don Roberts Named 2026 Protector of the Shenandoah

A lifelong Shenandoah Valley resident who has spent decades helping people experience the Shenandoah River has been recognized for his...

Crime/Court2 days ago

Front Royal Man Held Without Bond Following Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

A 62-year-old Front Royal man is being held without bond following an investigation into the alleged distribution of child sexual...

Local News3 days ago

Middletown Man Killed In I-81 Crash In Frederick County

A 46-year-old Middletown man was killed Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Frederick County, according to...

Local News3 days ago

All Warren County Schools Fully Accredited as State Releases New Performance Results

All nine Warren County public schools included in Virginia’s latest school accountability results are fully accredited, while one local elementary...

Local News3 days ago

Samuels Public Library to Expand ‘Library of Things’ With $2,000 Grant

Samuels Public Library patrons will soon have more than books and movies to borrow, as a $2,000 grant will help...

Local News4 days ago

I-81 South Lane Closure Near Staunton Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Morning

The right lane on Interstate 81 South between Exit 222 and 221 will close from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6,...

Local News4 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Barred Owl

Rodenticides don’t just kill rodents. This Barred Owl was found down on a homeowner’s property and rescued by animal control...

Arrest Logs4 days ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 10/5/2026

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 Events3 days ago

Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery Reopens With Two Fall Exhibitions

Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery will reopen for its fall season Oct. 16 with two exhibitions exploring the natural world and...

Community Events3 days ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of October 9th

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

Community Events4 days ago

Lantern Tours Bring Stories Of New Market Battlefield To Life Oct. 24

Visitors can walk the New Market Battlefield by lantern light and meet soldiers, townspeople, and civilians whose lives changed during...

Community Events4 days ago

Bob Cullers To Share Family’s Civil War Story at Warren Rifles Museum

An upcoming program at the Warren Rifles Museum in Front Royal will focus on ten generations of one local family’s...

Community Events5 days ago

Samuel’s Public Library Packs October With Programs for All Ages

Samuel’s Public Library is heading into October with a full calendar of activities, from holiday writing and art to hydroponic...

Community Events1 week ago

Meet-and-Greet Set Sunday for Republican-Endorsed Front Royal Candidates

Front Royal voters can meet several candidates for mayor and Town Council at a candidate meet-and-greet on Sunday, Oct. 4,...

Community Events1 week ago

Happy Creek Crossing to Hold Vendor Interest Meeting Oct. 8 in Front Royal

Entrepreneurs, food vendors, retailers, and other businesses interested in joining Happy Creek Crossing are invited to learn more about opportunities...

Community Events2 weeks ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of October 1st

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

Children Activities by Samuels Public Library for the Month of October

These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of October...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries1 day ago

Louise Virginia “Mom” Messer (1936 – 2026)

Louise Virginia “Mom” Messer, 90, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 9, 2026. Mrs....

Obituaries3 days ago

Brian Anthony Lamb (1980 – 2026)

Brian Anthony Lamb, 46, of Middletown, Virginia, passed away on October 5, 2026. Brian Lamb was born to Debbie Lamb...

Obituaries3 days ago

Mary Brinham Walton (nee Arnold) (1947 – 2026)

Mary Brinham Walton (nee Arnold), 79, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. Born in Winchester, Virginia, in 1947, Mary...

Obituaries3 days ago

Sandra Jo Alger (1941 – 2026)

Sandra Jo Alger, 85, of Falls Church, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Manassas Health and Rehab...

Obituaries4 days ago

William Robert Swiger (1939 – 2026)

Sgt. 1st Class William Robert Swiger, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 4, 2026....

Obituaries4 days ago

Hilda Foster Cornwell (1934 – 2026)

Hilda Foster Cornwell, 92, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Warren Memorial Hospital. A...

Obituaries5 days ago

Avis Arline Earley (1930 – 2026)

Avis Arline Earley, 96, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on October 2, 2026, at Warren Memorial Hospital. A funeral...

Obituaries1 week ago

Ann L. Shuman (1933 – 2026)

Ann L. Shuman, 93, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Heritage Hall Nursing Center in...

Obituaries1 week ago

Wendy Lee Whitacre-Stout (1966 – 2026)

Wendy Lee Whitacre-Stout, 60, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center. Services...

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

Kids' Corner2 hours ago

The Platypus: A Truly Amazing Animal!

Imagine someone asked you to invent the strangest animal possible. Give it thick fur like an otter. Add webbed feet....

Health7 hours ago

One Medicare Open Enrollment Decision That Can Be Hard to Undo

Medicare Open Enrollment gives beneficiaries several opportunities to change their coverage each fall. But one change people should consider carefully...

Historically Speaking7 hours ago

Constitution 101: The Postal Clause

It’s amazing how much power seven little words strung together can have, especially when, on the surface, they seem rather...

Business Growth Series1 day ago

Business Growth Series: Doing Everything Yourself Is Slowing You Down

Trying to do everything yourself feels productive. But it’s not scalable. If every task depends on you, your business can...

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

The Mystery of the Purple Seal

When a bright purple elephant seal appeared on a Northern California beach, people online quickly began wondering what had gone...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

The First Long-Distance Phone Call Came With Receipts

When the telephone finally traveled a real distance, Alexander Graham Bell faced a problem: How could he prove it actually...

Jefferson Forum3 days ago

Before Relying on a Model, Look at the Assumptions

Last week Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) released a modeling-based energy plan for Virginia claiming it could end the use of natural gas,...

Food3 days ago

The Question Is Not Which Apple Tastes Best

Most people choose an apple by flavor. If you’re planning to eat it right out of your hand, that’s probably...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

Ask Stewart: Why Do Leaves Turn Different Colors in the Fall?

Hey Stewart, Why do leaves turn different colors in the fall? Andy Hi Andy, In spring and summer, leaves act...

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

A Golf Hazard With an Appetite

Golfers are accustomed to losing balls in water hazards. Charl Schwartzel lost one to something living in the water. Schwartzel’s...

Food4 days ago

Pork And Apples Have A Long-Standing Romance

The pairing of pork and apples is one of the oldest in Western cooking, and it began largely by accident,...

Historically Speaking4 days ago

Israel from Saul to Rome

Once again, politics has crossed over into the pop culture world as Ed Sheeran has been forced to weigh in...

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

State News1 day ago

Warner, Mizusawa Outline Competing Approaches to Disability Policy

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., called for federal artificial intelligence regulations and stronger healthcare funding Wednesday as he and Republican...

State News2 days ago

Spanberger Announces $1.3 Million in Scholarships and Incentives for Nursing Students

Three hundred and fifty prospective nursing students around Virginia will be able to tap into $1.3 million in scholarships and...

Legislative Update3 days ago

Cline Backs Veteran Cancer Screening Effort, Highlights Sixth District Programs

U.S. Rep. Ben Cline is backing a bipartisan effort to improve prostate cancer screening for veterans and service members while...

State News3 days ago

After Statewide Tour, Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi Officially Opposes Dominion-NextEra Merger

The debate over whether Florida-based NextEra Energy should be allowed to acquire Dominion Energy and create the largest regulated utility...

State News3 days ago

Virginia Republicans Urge Spanberger to Call Special Session for Fuel-Tax Holiday

Virginia Republican leaders on Tuesday called for Gov. Abigail Spanberger to summon lawmakers to Richmond and suspend the state’s gasoline...

State News3 days ago

Kratom, 7-OH Laws Diverge Amid the Spread of Potent Synthetic Products

For years, the psychoactive compound kratom has been sold across much of the United States as an herbal supplement, available...

State News4 days ago

Workforce Training Program Earns Another No.1 Ranking for Virginia

Virginia’s workforce training program has earned another No. 1 national ranking as the commonwealth competes for companies looking for workers...

State News4 days ago

Virginia Board of Education Reinstates Adult Education Advisory Committee After 3 Years

The Virginia Board of Education recently reestablished its adult education advisory committee after a three-year hiatus to guide how the...

State News4 days ago

State Regulators to Allow Part of NextEra’s Political Past to be Examined in Dominion Merger Case

The Virginia State Corporation Commission will allow documents detailing an internal investigation into NextEra Energy’s failed attempt to acquire Jacksonville,...

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

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

Meet the Candidates4 days ago

Amber Veitenthal Seeks Another Term, Says Front Royal Should Be Selective About Growth

Front Royal Town Councilwoman Amber Veitenthal says the town needs economic growth, but not at the expense of the community...

Meet the Candidates5 days ago

Josh Ingram Seeks Another Term on Front Royal Council, Points to Water, Jobs and Data Centers

Front Royal Town Councilman Josh Ingram says protecting the town’s water supply, bringing more jobs to the area, limiting residents’...

Meet the Candidates6 days ago

Mayor Lori Athey Cockrell Looks to Water, Economic Development and Rail Trail in Another Term

Front Royal Mayor Lori Athey Cockrell says securing a secondary water source, strengthening economic development, and moving the Shenandoah Rail...

Local News1 week ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for October 5 – 9, 2026

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

Local News1 week ago

Reaching Out Now Expands Programs and Opportunities for Warren County Youth

The place generations of Warren County residents remember as the Youth Center is taking on a bigger role in local...

Local News1 week ago

Dance and Arts VA Finds New Home, New Opportunities on Water Street

Dance and Arts VA is settling into a new home in downtown Front Royal, giving owner Amy Tehovnik more room...

Local News1 week ago

Why Wait Till November? Mid-Term Election Early Voting  Processes in Place Now

This reporter used background research on the now-available early voting process to vote early on September 28th at 465 West...

Local News1 week ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Gray Treefrog

The October 1st Deadline: Amphibians heal quickly, and this Gray Treefrog was released just in time for the October 1...

Local News1 week ago

Front Royal Begins Smoke Testing Sewer System; Residents May See Smoke Around Homes

Front Royal residents may notice white or gray smoke coming from sewer lines, manholes, and even rooftop plumbing vents over...

Local News1 week ago

Town-Wide Weed Spraying Underway in Front Royal Through Oct. 6

Residents and motorists in Front Royal may notice crews working along streets throughout town as part of a town-wide weed...

Local News1 week ago

Southbound I-81 Lane Closure Near Strasburg Expected to Cause Significant Weekend Delays

Motorists traveling south on Interstate 81 near Strasburg should prepare for significant delays this weekend as a continuous lane closure...

Local Government2 weeks ago

Surveillance, Outdoor Dining, and Other Community Concerns at Town Council Meeting

Among a wide variety of concerns addressed at the Town Council meeting of September 28, the mayor in her report...

Arrest Logs2 weeks ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 9/28/2026

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

Legal Notices2 weeks 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 News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for September 28 – October 2, 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

 $5,000 Match Challenge to Support Warren County Children on Give Like Dolly Day

In celebration of the first annual Dollywood Foundation’s Give Like Dolly Day on  September 25, the Warren Coalition announces a...

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

October 23rd Set for Post-Discovery Motions Hearing in Bradley Treece Gunfire Incident With Neighbors

The evolving Criminal charges, along with related Civil case motions, arising from an October 2025 gun-wielding incident involving Bradley Treece...

Local News2 weeks ago

Virginia State Police Seize More Than $1 Million in Drugs During Weeklong Operations

Virginia State Police recovered more than $1 million worth of illegal drugs, along with a firearm and cash, during crime...

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

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

The Barrel Worked, the Business Plan Didn’t

Annie Edson Taylor did not go over Niagara Falls for the thrill. She went for the money. In 1901, Taylor...

Agriculture5 days ago

The Collective Farms in Your Grocery Cart

Walk through an American grocery store, and you may pass one collective farming operation after another without realizing it. Ocean...

Health6 days ago

BMI Is Only One Piece of the Health Picture

For decades, Body Mass Index has been used as a quick way to classify people as underweight, healthy weight, overweight,...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

The Eye Surgery Factory That Could Not Expand

In a Moscow operating room in the 1980s, patients didn’t simply enter for surgery and leave when their doctor finished....

Historically Speaking1 week ago

Ancient Ownership of Israel

Once again, questions surrounding Gaza have captured the nation’s attention as pop culture is dragged into the debate. Rapper Macklemore...

Business Growth Series1 week ago

Business Growth Series: If You Don’t Control Your Day, It Controls Your Business

Many business owners start the day without a plan. They react to whatever comes in—calls, emails, issues. By the end...

Business1 week ago

The End of a 20-Year Monopoly on the Credit Score

For decades, Americans applying for a conventional mortgage faced a system built around one dominant credit-scoring model. Whether they knew...

Historically Speaking1 week ago

Voltron and Immigration

When I was a young kid, one of my favorite cartoons was “Voltron.” Looking back now, it had a very...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Birthday Twins: See Which Famous Face Shares Your Big Day

Do you share a birthday with a celebrity? 1 – Brie Larson, 37, actress, born Brianne Desaulniers, Sacramento, CA, 1989....

Start Your Day With A Smile1 week ago

If the Car Name Fits, Drive It

Automobile names are important to car manufacturers who often assign models with names that intrigue or arouse our sense of...

Agriculture1 week ago

Women in Agriculture Continue to Face Barriers as Their Role Grows

Women are playing a larger role in agriculture, but many still face challenges that their male counterparts may not encounter....

Interesting Things to Know2 weeks ago

This Drone Hunts Mosquitoes

A tiny drone designed to hunt mosquitoes has already made its first midair kill. The only problem: the victim was...

Historically Speaking2 weeks ago

William Morgan and the Anti-Mason Party

Over the years, there have been several murders that affected the course of our political history. Most of these are...

Interesting Things to Know2 weeks ago

The Silent Danger of Heating Season

As furnaces switch back on for the year, so does the risk of a poison no one can see or...

Health2 weeks ago

Three Common Myths About STBBIs Explained

Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections can carry serious health risks, but misinformation about how they spread can make prevention more...

Health2 weeks ago

Standing Counts, but Walking Counts More

Getting out of the chair helps. But walking, even for a few minutes, may help more. Research published in Sports...

Business Growth Series2 weeks ago

Business Growth Series: Your Work Environment Is Affecting Your Growth

Take a look at your workspace. Is it clean, organized, and clear—or cluttered and chaotic? Because it matters more than...

Interesting Things to Know2 weeks ago

Frog Hunting Offers Virginians a Different Kind of Outdoor Adventure

When most Virginians think about hunting, deer, turkey, and waterfowl probably come to mind first. But on warm evenings around...