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Local News5 hours 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 Government5 hours 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 News9 hours 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 News1 day 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 Notices1 day 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 Notices1 day 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 News3 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 News4 days 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 News4 days 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 News4 days 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 News5 days 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 Spotlight: Bringing People Together Through Events That Highlight the Best of Our Community

Community Events4 days 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 Events4 days 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 Events1 week 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 Events1 week 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...

Community Events2 weeks ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of August 6th

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

National Night Out 2026 Continues Building Bridges of Understanding Between Law Enforcement and Community

With the cooperation of the weather — it wasn’t too awfully summer hot at mid-to-low 80s with no rain —...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries1 day 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...

Obituaries1 day 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...

Obituaries1 day 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...

Obituaries2 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...

Obituaries3 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...

Obituaries5 days 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...

Obituaries1 week ago

David Andrew Burke (1985 – 2026)

David Andrew Burke, 41, of Sperryville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville...

Obituaries1 week ago

Suzanne H Conner (1946 – 2026)

Suzanne H Conner (Sue), 80, of Front Royal, passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born on July 30...

Obituaries2 weeks ago

Texas Edward Ritter (1981 – 2026)

Texas Edward Ritter, 45 of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away on August 5th, 2026. He was born on May 28th, 1981....

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

Scott's Turn9 hours 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 Speaking9 hours 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 Living11 hours 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 & Prose1 day 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 Series1 day 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 Coolidge1 day 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...

Food1 day 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 Know2 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...

Historically Speaking3 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 Know3 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 Living4 days 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 & Prose4 days 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,...

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

State News1 day 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 News1 day 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 News1 day 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 News1 day 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 News2 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...

State News3 days ago

Balancing Optimism and Caution, Spanberger Says Virginia’s Revenues Grew $2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2026

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday highlighted Virginia’s financial wins in the fiscal year that ended in July, touting a general...

State News3 days ago

SCC Commissioner, Former NextEra Attorney Declines to Recuse Herself From Merger Case

On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy...

State News4 days ago

Spanberger Signs Executive Order to Boost Virginia’s Emergency Preparedness

Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Executive Order 19 Tuesday afternoon, which is designed to strengthen Virginia’s preparedness for natural disasters and...

National News4 days ago

DOJ Probes William & Mary Over Alleged Race-Based Scholarship Policies

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating historic Williamsburg university William & Mary over scholarships and benefits programs that the...

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

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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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 News1 week 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 Notices1 week 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 Government1 week 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 Government1 week ago

Rushmark Properties Withdraws Data Center Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Applications

Warren County has received formal notification from Rushmark Properties requesting the withdrawal of its pending Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional...

Local Government2 weeks ago

10-Year Plan for AT Connector Trail Articulated by ACES Chairman Justin Proctor at Town Council Work Session

Two years have elapsed since the Town Council voted to cover the cost of a feasibility study for the AT...

Local News2 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Central Ratsnake

Last week, we admitted not one, but TWO Central Ratsnakes on the same day with the exact same problem: each...

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

Stanley Man Charged After Alleged Attempted Arson at Front Royal Apartment

On August 10, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Front Royal Police Department, along with Warren County Fire and Rescue,...

Local News2 weeks ago

Judge: Shenandoah School Board Violated Students’ Civil Rights by Reinstating Confederate Names

A federal judge ruled Thursday evening that the Shenandoah County School Board broke federal civil rights laws when it brought...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for August 10 – 14, 2026

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

Local Government2 weeks ago

County Attorney Jason Ham Addresses Variables on DATA Center Zoning Text Amendment Coming to the Supervisors

During board and staff reports, County Attorney Jason Ham traced a Planning Commission meeting on DATA Centers he recently attended,...

Local Government2 weeks ago

County Supervisors Continue Efforts Toward Resolution of Variables Involved in DATA Center Zoning and Permitting

Due to overlapping assignments, this reporter missed the August 5th 1 p.m. open meeting of the Warren County Board of...

Local Government2 weeks ago

‘Know Your Why’: Warren County Educators Begin School Year Focused on Purpose, Community, and the Power to Change Lives

More than 600 teachers, administrators, support staff, and community leaders gathered Friday morning at Skyline High School to launch the...

Local News2 weeks ago

Warren County Schools Opens Year With 98.47% Teacher Fill Rate

Warren County Public Schools is beginning the 2026–2027 school year with most teaching positions filled, a growing substitute pool, and...

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

Real Estate4 days 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 Know4 days 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...

Agriculture5 days 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 Turn5 days 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 Know5 days 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 Know5 days 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 Know6 days 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 Forum6 days 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,...

Health6 days 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 Forum1 week 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 & Prose1 week 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 Know1 week 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 Speaking1 week 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 Series1 week 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...

Jefferson Forum1 week ago

The SCC Must Judge Dominion’s Future, Not the Governor’s Office

Governor Abigail Spanberger’s announcement that she will intervene in the State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) review of the proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

When the Warehouse Robot Speaks Your Language

Putting a warehouse robot to work used to require special software and programming skills. Now, some of the newest machines...

Food1 week ago

Butterflied Roast Chicken Delivers Crispy Skin and Juicy Meat

Butterflying, also known as spatchcocking, is a simple technique that helps a whole chicken cook more evenly. By removing the...

Scott's Turn1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Empty Storefronts

Drive through almost any small town in America, and you will see them. Empty storefronts. Sometimes it is a building...