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Local News2 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: American Barn Owl

This young Barn Owl was brought to us after being found on the ground. Fortunately, our examination revealed no injuries,...

Arrest Logs2 days ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 7/20/2026

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

Legal Notices2 days ago

Legal Notice: Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority

Silver Fox Grocery LLC, trading as South River Grocery, located at 2741 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Bentonville, Warren County, VA 22610, is applying...

Legal Notices3 days ago

Legal Notice: Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority

619 Market LLC, trading as 619 Market, located at 2431 Rivermont Drive, Front Royal, Warren County, VA 22630, is applying to the Virginia...

Local News4 days ago

Virginia Violent Crime Fell Nearly 6% in 2025, State Police Report Shows

Violent crime in Virginia declined in 2025, with fewer reported victims of homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault than the...

Crime/Court5 days ago

Virginia State Police Seize More Than $3.3 Million in Drugs During Weekly Operations

Virginia State Police seized firearms, cash, and more than $3.3 million worth of illegal drugs during crime suppression operations conducted...

Crime/Court5 days ago

Grand Jury Returns Dozens of Indictments in Warren County

A Warren County grand jury returned dozens of indictments during its July 2026 term, charging multiple defendants with offenses ranging...

Local News5 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for July 20 – 24, 2026

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

Local News5 days ago

Fauquier Health CEO Earns National Recognition for Second Straight Year

Fauquier Health Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Segal has once again earned national recognition for her leadership, being named to Becker’s...

Local News5 days ago

Trail Option Draws Strongest Support in VDOT Shenandoah Rail Corridor Survey

Public support appears to be lining up behind a shared-use trail along the former Norfolk Southern rail corridor after the...

Local News1 week 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 News2 weeks 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...

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

Community Events8 hours ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of July 24th

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

Community Events6 days 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 Events1 week 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 Events1 week 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 Events1 week 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 Events1 week 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 Events2 weeks ago

Pirate Adventure Vacation Bible School Sets Sail July 19 at First Baptist Church

A pirate ship, treasure hunts, games, music, crafts, and plenty of food will all be part of a four-night Vacation...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Fireman’s Parade Draws Crowds Despite Summer Heat as Carnival Continues Through Saturday

Despite soaring temperatures, crowds lined Commerce Avenue on Wednesday evening for one of the town’s most anticipated summer traditions—the 2026...

Community Events2 weeks 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...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries10 hours ago

Marcelene Fay “Marci” Pinion (1958 – 2026)

Marcelene Fay “Marci” Pinion, 67, of Front Royal, VA, passed away on July 18, 2026. Marci was born on December...

Obituaries11 hours ago

Buford “Bo” Lynn Kibler (1942 – 2026)

It is with great sorrow that the family of Buford “Bo” Lynn Kibler commits our dear loved one into God’s...

Obituaries6 days 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...

Obituaries6 days 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...

Obituaries6 days 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...

Obituaries1 week 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....

Obituaries1 week 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...

Obituaries2 weeks 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...

Obituaries2 weeks 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,...

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

Health22 minutes ago

Oatmeal: Why Some Swear by It and Some Swear at It

Is oatmeal a superfood or a bad breakfast choice? It depends on who you ask — and what your body...

Home1 day ago

Screen Rules That Actually Work

The phone is already in the child’s hand. Now what? For most parents and grandparents today, the question is no...

Historically Speaking2 days ago

Removing a Senator

Two important stories from last week were the hospitalization of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and the death of U.S. Senator...

Health2 days ago

Test Your Balance Before the Job Tests It for You

Balance is one of the easiest parts of physical fitness to overlook — until it becomes a problem. For workers...

Travel3 days ago

Three Useful Car Gadgets for a Better Summer Road Trip

A summer road trip offers the freedom to explore new places, follow scenic routes, and enjoy time away from the...

Mature Living3 days ago

When He Retires, Who Runs the Kitchen?

Many wives notice the same thing shortly after retirement: The husband who barely entered the kitchen during his working years...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

State of the Assistants: The Second Great Voice-Assistant War

Siri turned 15 this year. Alexa is 12. Google Assistant is 10. For more than a decade, tech companies promised...

Jefferson Forum5 days ago

Smoke Does Not Stop at the Border — Neither Does the Climate

The thick haze now covering much of the East Coast arrived without requesting a permit from Virginia regulators. It did...

Agriculture5 days ago

Do Moon Phases Actually Influence Planting Traditions?

For centuries, farmers watched the sky as closely as they watched the soil. Across North America, including among many Indigenous...

Business Growth Series6 days 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 Know6 days 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 Coolidge7 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...

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

State News2 days ago

After Taking Off in Charlottesville, Feds Plan National Electric Aircraft Charging Network Rollout

A nationwide charging system for electric and automated aircraft is underway, following the federal government’s launch of its first pilot...

State News2 days ago

Data Centers Want to Build Their Own Gas Turbines. Would That Skirt State Renewable Energy Laws?

Virginia’s surging energy demands require more power generation infrastructure to be built, a slow process that’s delaying new data centers...

State News3 days ago

Late On Rent? New Virginia Law Gives Tenants More Time and Protection From Eviction 

Tamiaka Bryant has rebuilt her life from scratch before. She doesn’t want to have to do it again. Originally from...

State News3 days ago

Virginia Schools Gain Spending Flexibility Under Federal Program

Virginia schools will have greater agency in administrative decisions and flexibility in how they spend federal funds heading into the...

State News6 days 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 News6 days 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 News6 days 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 News7 days 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 News7 days 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....

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

Crime/Court2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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/Court2 weeks 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 News2 weeks ago

Warren Memorial Hospital Achieves Another National Recognition

On July 8th, Warren Memorial Hospital (WMH) announced the latest in a series of recognitions it has achieved nationally in...

Local Government2 weeks 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...

Health2 weeks 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...

Business2 weeks 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 Logs2 weeks ago

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

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

Local News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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 Government2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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 News2 weeks 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 News3 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 News3 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 News3 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 News3 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 News3 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...

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

Interesting Things to Know1 week 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...

Food1 week 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...

Food1 week 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...

Business1 week 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 Speaking1 week 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 Forum1 week 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 Know1 week 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...

Health1 week 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 Speaking1 week 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...

Jefferson Forum1 week 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...

Travel1 week 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 Know1 week 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 Forum2 weeks 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 Know2 weeks 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 Know2 weeks 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...

Agriculture2 weeks 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...

Health2 weeks 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 Series2 weeks 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...