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Local Government3 days ago

Warren County Schools to End Parent Walk-Ins During Morning Drop-Off Beginning January 6

Beginning January 6, 2027, parents and guardians in Warren County Public Schools will no longer be permitted to walk their...

Local Government3 days ago

Warren County Schools Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan, But Board Members Want Building Maintenance and Academic Results Added

Warren County Public Schools has unveiled a proposed five-year strategic plan designed to improve student achievement, strengthen school safety, expand...

Local Government4 days ago

Warren County Schools Outlines Fast-Track Plan for E. Wilson Morrison Structural Investigation

Warren County Public Schools is moving toward selecting an engineering firm to investigate the structural problems that forced E. Wilson...

Community Events4 days ago

Every Ring Helps a Neighbor: Front Royal Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign on November 7

The familiar sound of Salvation Army bells will soon return to Front Royal, signaling the beginning of a holiday tradition...

Local News4 days ago

The Courage to Begin: Browntown Songwriter Roger Tomhave Earns National Recognition for Inspirational Song

Browntown may be a small community nestled in Warren County’s scenic Gooney Valley, but one resident is making a name...

Local News5 days ago

Front Royal Incumbents Lead Election Results as Warren County Rejects All Three Constitutional Amendments

Front Royal voters favored familiar faces in Tuesday’s November 3 general election, with Mayor Lori Athey Cockrell and three incumbent...

Local News That Connects You to the Pulse of Our Community

Local News1 day ago

After 164 Years, Young Civil War Soldier Finally Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery

For 164 years, he lay beneath the Virginia soil, far from home, his name forgotten by history. He was little...

Local News2 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Nov. 9 – 13, 2026

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

Local News2 days ago

Virginia Changes Driver’s License Requirements for Young Adults Starting January 1

Young adults planning to get their first driver’s license in Virginia will face new requirements beginning January 1, 2027. Under...

Local News2 days ago

Scouting for Food Returns November 7 and 14 to Help Feed Families Across the Shenandoah Valley

Residents across the Shenandoah Valley will have an opportunity to help feed local families when Scouting America’s annual Scouting for...

Local News3 days ago

Front Royal Named 2026 Top Adventure Town by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

Front Royal has earned a new distinction, and this time, outdoor enthusiasts across the region are behind the recognition. Blue...

Local News3 days ago

Front Royal High School Seniors Can Apply for $3,000 Electric Utility Scholarship

Graduating high school seniors in Front Royal can receive $3,000 toward college or technical school through a scholarship program offered...

Local News5 days ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: North American River Otter

Last week, a North American River Otter arrived at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center after being attacked by a dog. With...

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Arrest Logs5 days ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 11/2/2026

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

Local News5 days ago

Ever Wonder How Front Royal Runs? Citizens Academy Opens Applications for New Class

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes to keep Front Royal running? How does the Town deliver electricity to homes...

Community Events5 days ago

Master Gardeners Invite Public to November 14 Symposium on Birds, Native Plants, and Healthy Gardens

Gardening is about more than growing flowers and vegetables. The plants people choose can provide food for birds, support pollinators,...

Local News6 days ago

Oops All Berries Takes Spotlight in Virginia Breeders Fund “Day of Champions” Card at Shenandoah Downs 

Janet Davis’s Oops All Berries captured the $116,750 Virginia Breeders Fund 2-Year-Old Filly Pace at Shenandoah Downs Saturday, shattering the...

Community Events1 week ago

Costumes, Candy and Community Spirit Fill Downtown Front Royal for Hometown Halloween

Downtown Front Royal was filled with little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, skeletons, and a few unusual creatures Saturday afternoon, October 31,...

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

Community Events5 days ago

This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of November 5th

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

Art Meets Cinema as Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery Launches “Wet Wednesdays” Film Series in Front Royal

Water has long inspired artists and storytellers, from the flowing waters of the Shenandoah River to the great waterways of...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Virginia War Memorial to Host 70th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony November 11

The Virginia War Memorial will host the 70th Annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Anime USA Brings Three Days of Cosplay, Gaming and Japanese Pop Culture to Chantilly

Anime fans, gamers, artists, and costume enthusiasts will gather in Northern Virginia this November for Anime USA’s 26th convention, bringing...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Stone Branch Offers Sugar Skull Art Workshop to Celebrate Day of the Dead

The Stone Branch Center for the Arts in downtown Front Royal invites residents to explore the colorful traditions of Día...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Ink & Drink Returns to Front Royal With Halloween-Inspired Printmaking Workshop

Looking for a different way to celebrate Halloween? Stone Branch Center for the Arts in downtown Front Royal is hosting...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Community First: Jubilee Event Sees High Turnout with Public Servants in Attendance

When asked to describe the annual Jubilee event, Nichole Johns’s first word was community. In October, the track adjacent to...

Community Events2 weeks ago

St. John’s Drama Brings Tom Sawyer to Life in Musical Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

Mark Twain’s mischievous Tom Sawyer is heading to the stage this November as St. John’s Drama presents The Adventures of...

Community Events2 weeks ago

Canva World Tour Coming to Laurel Ridge Community College November 12

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to improve their marketing skills can learn from a Canva expert when the...

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Obituaries: Keeping the Spirit of Loved Ones Alive Through Remembrance

Obituaries1 day ago

Charles Frederick “Chucki” Henry II (1963 – 2026)

Charles Frederick “Chucki” Henry II, 63, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Blue Ridge...

Obituaries4 days ago

Myrtland Hugh “Myrt” Haden (1939 – 2026)

Myrtland Hugh “Myrt” Haden, 87, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 2, 2026.  His...

Obituaries4 days ago

Wayne Mitchell Smoot (1949 – 2026)

Wayne Mitchell Smoot, 77, of Luray, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2026, at Winchester...

Obituaries5 days ago

Mary Ann “Molly” Harrison (1939 – 2026)

Mary Ann “Molly” Harrison, 87, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 31, 2026,...

Obituaries6 days ago

Fay G. Ingles (1937 – 2026)

Fay G. Ingles, 89, of Front Royal, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Lynn Care Center in Front Royal....

Obituaries6 days ago

John McLane “Johnny” Cole (1943 – 2026)

John McLane “Johnny” Cole, 83, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living...

Obituaries6 days ago

Joyce Ellen Meadows Powell (1947 – 2026)

Joyce Ellen Meadows Powell, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in her Strasburg, Virginia, home, surrounded by her...

Obituaries1 week ago

Nancy Lee McGowan (1933 – 2026)

Nancy Lee McGowan, 93, of Maurertown, Virginia, and formerly of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026,...

Obituaries1 week ago

Roger Vernon “Perks” Tharpe (1944 – 2026)

Roger Vernon “Perks” Tharpe, 82, of Kenansville, North Carolina, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, and has been finally reunited...

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

Interesting Things to Know4 hours ago

Route 66 Turns 100: The Highway That Became America’s Mother Road

A century ago, a new highway designation helped change how Americans traveled, worked, and explored their country. On November 11,...

Historically Speaking19 hours ago

Constitution 101: Intellectual Property Clause

As a professor, one of the most important things I own is my ideas. I spend way too much time...

Health1 day ago

The Cheapest Medicare Plan Could Cost You More: Three Things to Check Before December 7

A Medicare plan with a $0 monthly premium sounds like a bargain. But what happens when you discover that one...

Interesting Things to Know1 day ago

Can Sound Waves Put Out a House Fire? Startup Says Its Technology Could Replace Sprinklers

Imagine a fire starting inside your home. Instead of water pouring from overhead sprinklers, an automatic system detects the flames...

Business Growth Series2 days ago

Business Growth Series: Clear Thinking Leads to More Customers

Most businesses focus on doing more. More tasks. More effort. More hours. But growth doesn’t come from doing more. It...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

A Boy, a Marine, and a Christmas Wish List: The 1997 Toys for Tots Commercial Still Touches Hearts

Sometimes, the most powerful Christmas messages need very few words. In 1997, the United States Marine Corps released a 30-second...

Health2 days ago

Forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s? Warning Signs Families Shouldn’t Ignore

You walk into a room and forget why you went there. You can’t remember where you put your keys. Or...

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

Pulled Over by Police? Why You Shouldn’t Reach for Your License Right Away

Flashing blue lights appear in your rearview mirror. You signal, pull over, and reach into the glove compartment for your...

Mature Living3 days ago

Staying Strong After 50: How Movement Specialists Can Help You Stay Active and Independent

Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down. But for many adults, the activities that once seemed effortless can gradually become...

Home3 days ago

Does a Second Paycheck Really Pay? Why Earning More Doesn’t Always Mean Keeping More

An extra paycheck sounds like an easy way to improve a household’s finances. More money coming in should mean more...

Interesting Things to Know4 days ago

Your Will May Not Decide Who Gets Your Money: One Overlooked Form Could Change Everything

You spent time preparing a will, carefully deciding who should inherit your money and property. You may even have worked...

Scott's Turn5 days ago

Why Some Small Towns Become Destinations (and Others Don’t)

Every small town wants to be a destination. We want visitors walking our streets, shopping in our stores, eating in...

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

State News2 days ago

GOP Lawmaker Seeks Senate Investigation, Possible Expulsion of Sen. Louise Lucas

Republican state Sen. Bryce Reeves of Spotsylvania wants the Virginia Senate to investigate Democratic Sen. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth and...

State News2 days ago

At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk

In downtown Richmond outside the State Corporation Commission on Thursday, dozens of protesters shouted their opposition to the NextEra-Dominion Energy...

State News2 days ago

Voter turnout for Virginia’s constitutional amendments transcended partisanship

As Democrats nationwide and in Virginia flipped partisan control of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, three civil...

State News2 days ago

Virginia’s Abortion and Marriage Amendments Face Court Challenges Following Voter Approval

Virginia voters approved constitutional amendments protecting reproductive rights and marriage equality on November 3, but the legal fight over both...

State News3 days ago

Virginia Voters Split on 1% Sales Tax for School Construction

On Election Day, out of 47 Virginia localities, about 30% authorized their governments to collect a 1% sales tax to...

State News4 days ago

Spanberger Saw a Path to Four House Flips. Democrats Have Won Two

Just six months ago, Virginia Democrats hoped a new congressional map would help them capture 10 of the state’s 11...

State News4 days ago

Warner Wins Fourth Term, Luria Ousts Kiggans in VA-02, Taylor Triumphs in VA-01

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., won a fourth term in Tuesday’s midterm elections, defeating Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa, a retired...

State News4 days ago

Dominion-NextEra Accept Some Proposed Protections in Merger Case, Rejects Rate and Staffing Freeze

In the final days before the Dominion Energy and NextEra merger case is set to begin at the State Corporation...

State News5 days ago

Virginia Report Reveals Major Gaps in Access to Career and Technical Education Courses, Credentials

Virginia’s career and technical education review found regional disparities in access to courses and credentials, according to a state report...

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

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

Local News1 week ago

Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School Students Celebrate Heroes Day at the End of Red Ribbon Week

According to Warren County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Henry Molina, October 30 was a day dedicated to building trust with students...

Local News1 week ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Nov. 2 – 6, 2026

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

EDA in Focus1 week ago

Federal Judge Elizabeth Dillon Takes McDonald New Trial Motion’s Arguments Under Consideration After Friday Hearing

Arguments were heard in Harrisonburg Federal Court Friday morning on former Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Jennifer...

Local News1 week ago

Virginia State Police Report Nearly $396,000 in Drug Seizures During Weeklong Operations

Virginia State Police reported seizing drugs representing an estimated $395,886 in denied revenue to criminal enterprises during a week of...

Local News1 week ago

Everyone Said We Should Write a Book on This. So We Did.

Ten Years of EDA History. Five Volumes. One Extraordinary Story. After more than a decade of reporting and over 680...

Local News1 week ago

First-Time Horse Owner Wins Shenandoah Downs’ Horse of the Meet Award After Perfect Five-Race Run

A local cattleman who had never owned a harness racing horse before this year is ending his first season with...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Clocks Fall Back Sunday, but Will Americans Ever Stop Changing the Time?

Most Virginians will gain an extra hour overnight this weekend when daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November...

Local News1 week ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Woodland Box Turtle

What happens when wildlife encounters the chemicals we put on our lawns? This Woodland Box Turtle arrived at the Center...

EDA in Focus2 weeks ago

County Supervisors Fill 3 Vacancies on the FR/WC EDA Board of Directors

At its Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, the Warren County Board of Supervisors appointed three interviewed citizens to fill...

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Arrest Logs2 weeks ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 10/26/2026

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

Local Government2 weeks ago

Town Council Makes Prohibition on Data Centers Effective with Unanimous Vote

A journey for the Town of Front Royal and its citizens concluded on October 26, when the council met for...

Local News2 weeks ago

Samuels Public Library Announces November Programs, Holiday Activities and Annual Friends Book Sale

November is shaping up to be a busy month at Samuels Public Library in Front Royal, with an annual book...

Crime/Court2 weeks ago

February 1st, 2027, Set for Circuit Court Trial & Further Scheduling in Stroud vs. Treece Criminal Cases

On the morning docket of Warren County Circuit Court on Friday, October 23, there was a detailed legal counsel debate...

Local News2 weeks ago

Halloween Hazards Can Put Senior Pets at Risk, Virginia Animal Welfare Advocates Warn

Halloween brings costumes, candy, decorations, and plenty of excitement, but for older cats and dogs, the holiday can also bring...

Local News2 weeks ago

Warren County High School Students Help Bring Fall Fest Fun to E. Wilson Morrison Families

Students from Warren County High School helped bring smiles, laughter, and a sense of normalcy to E. Wilson Morrison Elementary...

Local News2 weeks ago

Joan Chapman Named 2026 Valley Treasure for Bringing Women and Girls Closer to the Shenandoah River

For Joan Chapman of Woodstock, a day of fly-fishing on the Shenandoah River is about much more than catching fish....

Local News2 weeks ago

Loss of 130,000 Trout at Virginia Hatchery Will Reduce Stocking in Warren County and 10 Other Counties

Trout anglers in Warren County and across the Shenandoah Valley can expect fewer fish stocked in local streams and other...

Local News2 weeks ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Oct. 26 – 30, 2026

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

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

Historically Speaking5 days ago

Israel: Through World War I

As I’ve discussed over the past month, everything we know today about rightful control of Israel came to a head...

Interesting Things to Know5 days ago

You May Be Paying Too Much for Prescriptions: One Question at the Pharmacy Could Save You Money

The next time you pick up a prescription, there is one simple question worth asking your pharmacist: “How much would...

Health6 days ago

Lung Cancer Often Has No Early Warning Signs: UVA Health Expert Urges Virginians to Get Screened

A persistent cough. A little shortness of breath. Losing weight without trying. These symptoms may seem harmless or easy to...

Interesting Things to Know6 days ago

Girl Scout Cookie Season Is Going to the Dogs in 2027

Girl Scout cookie season has long been a favorite tradition for families, but in 2027, even the family dog will...

Interesting Things to Know7 days ago

Ask Stewart: Why Is Front Royal a Tree City USA?

Hi Stewart, I see signs around town saying that Front Royal is a Tree City. What does that mean? Debbie...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

A Fallen Tree in Washington, D.C., Becomes an Unlikely Memorial

After a powerful storm destroyed a beloved shade tree in Dupont Circle, neighbors began leaving heartfelt letters of thanks, memories,...

Jefferson Forum1 week ago

Reforming Virginia’s School Funding Formula an Idea Whose Time Has Come

For nearly two decades, Chris Braunlich and the Jefferson Forum’s predecessor, the Thomas Jefferson Institute, have advocated for replacing Virginia’s complicated,...

Historically Speaking1 week ago

Israel: Zionism and Nationalism

I hope that over the last month or so, I have been able to show just how complicated the region...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

A Houseplant That Glows Without a Light Bulb

It looks like an ordinary white petunia during the day. Turn out the lights and the plant changes. Its flowers...

Business Growth Series1 week ago

Business Growth Series: Stress Is Slowing Your Business Down

Most business owners don’t think of stress as a business problem. But it is. Because stress doesn’t just affect how...

Paws & Claws1 week ago

Your Child Really Wants A Pet. How Do You Choose The Right One?

“Can we get a pet?” For parents, those five words can begin weeks — or years — of negotiations. The...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

New Floating Metal Keeps Coming Back Up — Even After It Is Damaged

Engineers at the University of Rochester have created an aluminum structure with an unusual ability. Put holes in it and...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Birthdays: Does a Celebrity Share Your Birthday?

Ever wonder which famous face shares your birthday? Each day brings a new lineup of actors, musicians, athletes, and other...

Interesting Things to Know1 week ago

Why National Magic Day Falls On Halloween

Halloween already has costumes, disappearing candy, and plenty of tricks, so National Magic Day might seem like a natural fit...

Automotive2 weeks ago

What To Do When You See a Dangerous Driver

The car ahead drifts across the center line. A few seconds later, it jerks back into its lane. Then it...

Health2 weeks ago

Candy Season Lasts Longer Than Halloween Night

Halloween may get the blame for the annual sugar rush, but one night of trick-or-treating isn’t necessarily the biggest challenge....

Interesting Things to Know2 weeks ago

The Property Tax Bill You Can Fight Is Not The One In Your Hand Now

The property tax envelope that will most likely get your attention may arrive too late to do much about it....

Interesting Things to Know2 weeks ago

Orcas Have Fads. One Of Them Is Wrecking Boat Rudders

In the summer of 1987, a female killer whale in Puget Sound started doing something peculiar. She swam around with...