It seems the $24,500 the Front Royal Town Council spent to have a private-sector executive search firm seek out qualified...
COVID-19 has been a unique and ever changing situation and we are aware of the difficulties and strain the suspension...
The Town of Front Royal’s Solid Waste Crew will NOT be collecting yard waste on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, so...
LFCC nursing students and faculty are playing an important role in helping to contain the spread of coronavirus. Since the...
The Warren County Planning Commission met July 8 at the Government Center. Chairman Robert Myers (Happy Creek district) opened the...
Royal Examiner presents the Skyline High School Class of 2020. Congratulations to these wonderful seniors on their hard work and...
On Wednesday, June 16th, 2020, the United Way of Front Royal-Warren County Board of Directors approved grants totaling $35,000 to...
“Yappy Hour” — a fun fundraiser for the Julia Wagner Animal Shelter – returns to downtown Front Royal’s East Main...
In a statement emailed to the media at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon Doug Stanley reflected on his time and career...
On July 4, 2020, members of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, we are moving the yard sale back one week to Friday the 17th and Saturday...
On July 5th at 2pm, Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
On June 27, 2020, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American...
On Sunday, June 28th at approximately 02:21 AM, Deputy C. Clatterbuck, and Deputy R. Burleson conducted a traffic stop on...
A Virginia man, who allegedly transmitted a threat via interstate commerce to kill a United States Senator, was arrested...
On Sunday, June 21, the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office announced two additional arrests in the suspicious death investigation of a...
Dear Sir: I have spent considerable time in Warren County over the past several years and have been present on...
This County vs. Town and Town vs. County is getting out of control. Will all of this EDA and interest...
There is no legitimate debate that black lives matter. Without capitalization, those words capture an issue of tantamount importance in...
I study history because I think we can benefit from learning from mistakes of those before us. Why make mistakes...
I am writing in response to the letter from Gary Kushner, published on June 16. Although he seems to have...
A couple of weeks ago, a friend told my wife this true story, based on self-experience. “The lady had just...
Unfortunately, thousands of drunk, speeding and reckless drivers kept Virginia State Police busy and put countless lives at risk during...
Governor Northam announced a phased reopening plan for Virginia schools which gradually opens up in-person instructional opportunities for students as...
Attorney General Mark R. Herring provided an update on his project to end Virginia’s rape kit backlog. AG Herring was...
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) continues the phased reopening of offices and facilities that had been closed due...
Remix Market in Warrenton, Virginia, is now open and is giving old furniture a brand new life. Rediscover, reimagine, repurpose:...
Here’s everything you want to know about the new minimum wage law than went into effect on July 1, 2020....
Making an offer on your dream home only to have it rejected can be heartbreaking. To help you prepare, here...
One of the most important things in real estate is understanding the various ways to estimate the value of a...
A standard home inspection won’t include a look at the sewer line. However, if you’re considering buying an older home,...
If you’re ready to make a bid on a home, you may want to consider resisting the impulse to negotiate....
There are many reasons why you may want to change realtors. Here are some tips that’ll help ensure a civil...
Spring market is coming late this year, but as restrictions due to COVID-19 begin to lift, more homes are starting...
Following a 2-1/2 hour closed session convened three minutes after opening Wednesday morning’s Special Meeting, the Warren County Board of...
In this Town Talk, we’ll have a conversation with Fern Vazquez about the community “victory garden” off Luray Avenue. Fern...
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a Coronavirus Update Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on...
According to a Warren County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Agenda circulated at 9:18 a.m. Wednesday morning, less than two...
The first day of school in Warren County is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, and the County’s school district is...
In the wake of work session discussion Monday evening, July 6, the Front Royal Town Council reached a five-member consensus,...
The House returned to Washington last week to, unfortunately, play politics with a number of pressing issues facing our...
This week in Washington the House debated legislation related to police reforms, patent programs, and several other issues. Additionally, I...
While the spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases across the country is something we should monitor closely, I...
In the past month, Americans have come together to protest the brutal killing of George Floyd. And while I support...
As our Nation battles the coronavirus and looks at ways to unify the country in the wake of the killing...
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “As national, state, and local Democrats across the country have begun...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are reliable, economical, and eco-friendly. But what’s it like to drive one? Here’s what you should know....
If you’ve never used a trailer before, you’ll need to be careful. Hitching one to your car can make driving...
When it comes to choosing a car, the design is an important consideration. It can impact your mood, mental state,...
In modern cars, dashboards include a variety of useful features such as GPS and a Bluetooth connection. But dashboards weren’t...
If you drive with your dog or cat in the car, it can be a distraction. Here’s how to make...
Are you looking for a fuel-efficient car? If so, here are five factors to keep in mind when shopping for...
Oh, my! It has happened again, sadly, I remember the gravy on the tie given to me by my piano...
Times are changing. Correct that! They have changed. I have used the same physician for 30 years. In the beginning,...
Nowadays everything comes either already assembled or in a kit with easy to put together instructions, usually in as least...
Last weekend on Saturday the Ohana Pride Shenandoah County held a rally to benefit the Phoenix Project. Several members gathered...
WHAT MATTERS Warren — In this sobering video, you’ll be in awe as Christa Shifflett, Executive Director of the Warren...
It was close to noon on a summer day in 1860, the train had stopped for water at Westfield, New...
After a couple of months of quarantine, commentators across the world are speculating about what will happen to relationships and...
Cybercrime has gone mainstream, according to research by Cambridge University’s Cybercrime Centre, and it has become a snooze fest. At...
In 1813 Brady’s Clavis Calendari um described Dog Days as an evil time “when the sea boiled, wine turned sour,...
Do you share a July birthday with a celebrity? 1 – Leslie Caron, 89, actress (An American in Paris),...
Prior to joining the Virginia Department of Transportation in March 2019, Chris Shephard, Richmond District archaeologist, made a “bewitching” discovery...
Did you know that about one in 10 Americans aged 60 and older experience some form of elder abuse, most...
If you get some puffiness around the ankles or an unpleasant tautness in your calves, you have swollen legs. It’s...
If you want a simple yet sophisticated starter to serve at your next dinner party, look no further than this...
In a business checking account, a small charge of $10 to $20 might not generate too much concern or suspicion....
As bad as Covid-19 has been, it is not even close to the worst viral disease that has swept humanity....
Help your children learn more about their health. Here are three great apps for curious kids. 1. Caillou Check Up...
If you favor food produced in your region, you’ll help protect the environment and support the local economy. Plus, you’ll...
These are the virtual programs taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library for the month of...
All of our programs will take place over Zoom and will require you to register on our website at samuelslibrary.net in the...
Prom Under the Stars is the theme for a prom scheduled for Warren County and Skyline High School, Class of...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
On June 13, 2020, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution sponsored...
Despite pandemics and quarantines, we have a show for you! Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare opens Wednesday, June 10, at...
Learn more about the SPCA’s Kitten Warrior foster program and meet the team. Stop by our admission center at 115...
Are you looking for the full movie-going experience without having to wait in the long lines that often accompany that...
Dr. Joseph Warren Tribute by Larry W. Johnson: Warren County, founded in 1836, is named for American Patriot Major General...
Animal welfare work is critical, and we know your work is critical too. Here at the SPCA of Winchester, Frederick,...
Belle Grove Plantation will begin a gradual reopening on Thursday, June 11, 2020 after adhering to Commonwealth of Virginia’s Executive...
There were some mighty clean motorcycles parked outside the Virginia Beer Museum on a sunny, summer-like Saturday afternoon, June...
As temperatures are expected to continue to reach well into the 90’s in the next few days, the Town of...
In this Town Talk, we’ll have a conversation with Captain Jeff Holzbauer and Lt. Robbie Seal from the Warren County...
The Declaration of Independence, submitted to the Continental Congress on June 28, 1776, approved on July 2 and declared on...
Royal Examiner presents the Warren County High School Class of 2020. Congratulations to these wonderful seniors on their hard work...
Mid-afternoon, Thursday, June 25, a vehicle fire was reported in the parking lot of the commercial strip anchored by Anthony’s...
On Friday, June 26, 2020, citizens, friends and family, Parks and Recreation Commission members, Warren County Board of Supervisors members,...
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator...
In this Town Talk, our publisher Mike McCool speaks with Tim Ratigan. Tim has started a movement in our community...
Two organizers of Front Royal Unites, a newly formed nonprofit working for the lawful and equal treatment of all races...
The Warren County School Board on Wednesday unanimously approved both a new special transportation route assistant position and the forthcoming...
The Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office, Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the...
At its special meeting of June 30th the Front Royal Town Council approved a new contract extending the service of...
Whether you wish to advertise your business, memorialize a loved one, honor a special furry friend, or you are just...
Without accepting any responsibility for the nearly $9-million cost of its new police headquarters building, at a hastily called Tuesday...
Few people realize that the resolution for American Independence was actually approved on July 2, 1776. Here’s how it happened....
WHAT MATTERS Warren–In this video, meet Karen Poff, MPA, AFC®, Senior Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences of the Virginia...
WHAT MATTERS Warren–This video will remind you that a great deal can be accomplished by a small group of people...
A comedian said that all through grade school, he sat behind “Whimpering Charlie.” When Charlie didn’t come to school, he...
WHAT MATTERS Warren–The Front Royal/Warren County C-CAP is a 100% volunteer-run organization that has been serving our community for 41...
WHAT MATTERS Warren—Despite the plethora of challenges faced by retail establishments the past few months, Mark and Yuliya Poe, owners...
WHAT MATTERS Warren — Bill and Sandy Long, owners of the Auto Care Clinic in Front Royal, had no idea...
The KENTUCKY DERBY has been delayed this year. It is a nostalgic event from my childhood when we traveled in...
Front Royal resident and harpist John Kovac has been making the most of his time indoors by using his free...
Friends, can’t do without them. They are there when we need them for advice and comfort and just there...
~ Sweeping measures include minimum wage increase, worker protections, gun violence prevention, expanding voting access, fighting climate change ~ Governor...
~ Herring’s legislative package helped to make 2020 the most progressive legislative session in Virginia history, includes bills that will...
Bret Hrbek, the 2019-2020 president of the 94-year-old Rotary Club of Front Royal, completed a year in office last Friday...
It looks like the Town of Front Royal’s interim manager may get an extension to his employment contract, which expires...
According to an agenda summary distributed to the media for tonight’s June 30th Special Meeting, the Front Royal Town Council...
Like a Phoenix rising from its own ashes, on Monday, June 29, the VA. Golf LLC management team gathered a...
Two big days in the long life of Samuels Public Library in Front Royal – the re-opening of the library...
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work...
Shop Small is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses every day and to help communities thrive and stay vibrant. ...
Just three days after having their $25,000 annual County municipal golf course management proposal rejected by a four-person majority of...
The Warren County School Board tonight, June 26, 2020, voted unanimously to name Dr. Christopher Ballenger as the new superintendent...
The Front Royal/Warren County EDA Board of Directors held their regular monthly board meeting today: Finance Committee Finance Chair Jorie...
According to the American Red Cross, one pint of donated blood can potentially save up to three lives. By that...
On July 1st, Warren County will enter Phase 3 and the Northern Virginia 4-H Center will be launching new and...
The Town of Front Royal announced a contract with a Business Recovery Consultant with a primary focus on Tourism, enabling...
The Jurassic Park Motorpool Capital Division is here on Main Street! They’ll be there Friday, Saturday, and the Sunday Matinee!...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the...
In this Town Talk, our publisher Mike McCool speaks with Lorraine Hewitt and Mary Anna Ouakil from the Front Royal...
Enjoy it while you can – in one week with the start of the new fiscal year on July 1,...
In preparation for the 2020-2021 school year, Front Royal Christian School is pleased to announce the promotion of Detra Tutton,...
Our friend and Royal Examiner contributing writer Malcolm Barr Sr., a racehorse owner and breeder for more than 20 years,...
A message from Chad Melton, Chief Executive Officer, Fauquier Health: Fauquier Health is proud to be a part of Fauquier...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the...
Like a riverboat gambler on the prowl, on Monday night, June 22, the Front Royal Town Council ignored repeated public...
If you have just been in isolation for months (or someone you care for has), some basic human needs will...
Serve up these tasty brochettes at a Greek-inspired feast or as an alternative to burgers at your next family barbecue....
The smallpox virus raged among humans for 10,000 years before a leap of insight led to the vaccine that killed...
Whether you want to spruce up your living room or completely remodel it, choosing new furniture can be a challenge....
Beautiful grass and long stretches of parkland offer an open invitation for summer activity. But it can be an invitation...
It’s that time of year when berries explode with color. The reds, the blues, and the blacks attract us, but...
In July, we celebrate this country’s independence and the birth of what was to become the United States. In July...
The Fourth of July is an ideal occasion to host a backyard barbecue. Here are four tips to ensure the...
Floating floors have become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to their durability and improved quality. Most of all, people...
The wife of the late James Wilson Kilby, a prominent African-American figure and leader during the Warren County Civil Rights...
Fauquier Health announced on June 22, 2020, that Rahul Dewan, MD, has joined its staff and will be offering neurology...
A clutch of Rotarians, colleagues and family friends met over drinks at the Shenandoah Golf Club’s (SVGC) regular “Fire Pit...
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work...
While the crowd was smaller than the precedent-setting 1500-plus that marched “Against Racism June 5th, the Saturday, June 20th, “March...
According to the RSW Jail website, a woman, Melody Dawn Glascock, 54, was booked into the facility at 8:34 a.m....
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office embraces a strong community policing philosophy. This philosophy emphasizes efforts that support fair and impartial...
In this Town Talk, our publisher Mike McCool speaks with Gene Kilby. In earlier Town Talks, he spoke with his...
In a late-afternoon press release from the office of Executive Director Doug Parsons, the Front Royal-Warren County EDA announced...