The caps are ready, the gowns are waiting, and Skyline High School is preparing to celebrate the Class of 2026....
Front Royal Town Council candidate L. Allen Neel says Front Royal’s future will depend on smart growth, strong infrastructure planning,...
The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday struck down the voter-approved redistricting amendment, upholding a lower court ruling that had...
Warren Coalition is inviting the community to come hungry, bring a sense of humor, and support local programs at its...
The Tuesday, May 5th, meeting of the Warren County Supervisors began at noon with a closed session. Absent from Tuesday’s...
At a May 6 work session, the Town Planning Commission covered ground that included the subdivision ordinance, a review of...
Some of the greatest threats to wildlife are the ones most people never see. Earlier this month, two immature Bald...
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and families begin planning trips to pools, lakes, rivers, and beaches, National Learn to Swim...
Front Royal Police Department’s arrest report for the past 7 days:
There’s no doubt that police officers must keep in good physical condition to do their jobs effectively. But, beyond a...
Two longtime leaders in Virginia harness racing were honored Saturday at Shenandoah Downs during the first “Wall of Colors” ceremony...
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled...
Virginia State Police say ongoing crime suppression efforts across the Commonwealth led to the recovery of firearms and the seizure...
It’s time to toss the caps and cheer! Warren County High School is proudly celebrating the achievements of the Class...
Wednesday afternoon, May 6, 2026, Royal Examiner received the following press release regarding alterations to the working agreement between Warren...
Warren County High School’s auditorium filled with anticipation as seniors, families, and community members gathered to celebrate one of the...
This small reptile has a clever way of staying alive. Not all wildlife patients arrive with dramatic injuries. Some, like...
Warren County took part in a national effort to honor America’s founding by planting a tree rooted in history. On...
A new feature-length concert film is putting Shenandoah Valley musicians on the big screen. StreetWise Studios will premiere its first...
Royal Examiner reached out to Family Fun Day organizer, self-referenced as Crazy Wyllie of C&C Frozen Treats, who, with wife...
Shenandoah River State Park is inviting children to spend part of their summer outdoors through its 2026 Junior Ranger Camp...
Save the date for our annual gala, Wild Night at the Museum, one of the most meaningful (and fun) nights...
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War will mark the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of New Market with a...
Shenandoah University will welcome one of popular music’s most enduring performers this summer when Paul Anka brings “Paul Anka: A...
Local organizations and residents will have an opportunity to connect at an upcoming Resource Fair hosted by the Warren County...
The Front Royal–Warren County Airport is set to welcome the community for a lively day of aviation and classic cars...
In Front Royal, local leaders say helping neighbors in need takes more than one program; it takes a full community...
What I expected to be a routine Warren County Planning Commission meeting changed quickly when I entered the chamber and...
Friday’s unprecedented Virginia Supreme Court decision that nullified a Democratic-led statewide referendum for an extraordinary, brazenly partisan, mid-decade reapportionment should...
On April 27, while Gov. Abigail Spanberger was in Roanoke signing twelve bipartisan workforce bills at her hundred-day mark, a...
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the nation, with Tuesday, May 5th, recognized as National Teacher Appreciation Day. As...
Many years ago, this was a hit song that described the social changes influencing our lives, written by Bob Dylan...
The other day, I saw, for the first time, off Happy Creek Road, where all the trees have been cut...
Joyce Grove Smeltzer, 88, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at St. Anne’s Loving Arms...
Madeline A. Senter, 87, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on...
Rose Marie Turner, 76, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center. A...
Kent Louis Gagnon, 62, passed on May 9, 2026, at Heritage Hall – Front Royal in Front Royal, VA. He...
Jennifer Lee “Jenni” Groom, 64, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home. A...
Kathy “Irene” Farrell, 73, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery. A...
John Allison Driggs passed away on May 10, 2026, in Potomac, Maryland, at the age of 89. He was born...
Charles Edgar Plauger, Jr., 61, a lifelong resident of Fort Valley, VA, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2026. Born...
Barbara J. “Sis” Johnson, 77, of Fort Valley, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the comfort of...
Word-of-mouth is powerful. But it’s not enough. Too many businesses rely on referrals as their primary source of growth. And...
Mental Health Month is often a time to talk about stress, anxiety, depression, therapy, and self-care. Those conversations matter. But...
A collection can take years to build and only days to disappear. Maybe it is Depression glass, military patches, coins,...
For many older adults, staying safe at home starts with two simple steps: checking vision and checking the house. A...
Anyone who plays games on a phone or tablet has likely seen them: ads aimed at older adults promising fast...
It started, as these things often do, with a hole in the ceiling and a raccoon making poor choices. In...
Two new research analyses have found that cannabis does not appear to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, or...
Spend any time reading about retirement, and you will run into the same frightening headline over and over: You need...
Think about everything you did with your hands today before you even got to work. You turned off an alarm....
Last month, I wrote that while Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of our Constitution, known as the Commerce Clause,...
Artificial intelligence is moving through the business world at stunning speed. It is writing reports, building schedules, answering customer questions,...
What G.K. Chesterton might have called “too English to be true”, a phrase that originates from his celebration of all...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger late Thursday signed a sweeping package of legislation approved during the 2026 General Assembly session, including a...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed collective bargaining legislation Thursday, drawing major criticism from some of the state’s largest unions and labor...
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Advance Project on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger traveled to Northern Virginia on Wednesday to sign a slate of bills aimed at reducing healthcare costs,...
Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, D-Alexandria, had an “ah-ha” moment when her daughter, now three, was a newborn. She’d been at a...
Virginia Democrats on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive the voter-approved redistricting amendment struck down last week by...
After Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed twin bills on Monday, Virginia is now on track to establish a paid family and...
A growing number of states are reexamining how the criminal justice system treats pregnant and postpartum women behind bars. This...
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakening a key enforcement tool of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is fueling...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Thursday rejected a proposal to rein in President Donald Trump’s months-long military actions in Iran...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a resolution Thursday that will prevent lawmakers in that chamber from receiving their paychecks...
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — Control of the U.S. House may run through a courtroom in Missouri. In a red brick...
On paper, it makes little sense. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, roughly 7,000 miles from the United States,...
WASHINGTON — The federal student loan system is set to see a dramatic overhaul beginning this summer, and critics warn...
The day after the U.S. Supreme Court crippled the federal Voting Rights Act, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson addressed...
A local rivalry takes center stage as Warren County High School faces Skyline High School in varsity baseball at Bing...
Join us Tuesday, February 17, as the Warren County High School boys basketball team takes on Brentsville High School. The...
Warren County High School is gearing up for a high-energy basketball game as the Lady Wildcats host the James Wood...
With the County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office having agreed to accept Natalie Godin’s Not Guilty by Reason of Temporary Insanity plea...
“It has been an administrative nightmare.” Planning Director Lauren Kopishke spoke frankly to the town council on May 4, emphasizing...
Front Royal Police Department’s arrest report for the past 7 days:
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WARREN COUNTY WARREN COUNTY, Plaintiff, v. SHAWN BRENT KIDWELL, et al., Defendants. Case No.:...
John’s Dream captured the $20,000 Virginia Breeders Fund aged male pace at Shenandoah Downs Saturday — one of four Breeders...
Downtown Local marked its one-year anniversary on Main Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together community members, business leaders,...
Main Street in Front Royal transformed into a hub of creativity and community on May 2 as Main Street Geek...
Front Royal’s recent decision to raise the real estate tax rate is drawing growing attention, not just for the increase...
Front Royal and Warren County are still buzzing after a historic moment that put the community on an international stage....
What started as a message that nearly went unnoticed turned into one of the biggest moments in Front Royal’s history....
A beloved community tradition is set to return as the 11th Annual Family Fun Day brings a full day of...
A reported road rage incident involving gunfire led to an arrest Tuesday after authorities tracked a suspect to a Frederick...
Front Royal Town Manager Joe Petty is still taking it all in after a visit many in the community never...
Virginia teens looking for a mix of summer fun and real-world skills will have a unique opportunity this July at...
Pete Barlow announced he will not seek elected office following recent redistricting changes, instead turning his attention toward community advocacy...
At its Special Meeting of April 28th, the Warren County Board of Supervisors opened with a Public Hearing on “Manufactured...
Front Royal Town Council approved a series of key measures during its April 27 meeting, including an adjustment to the...
Samuels Public Library is heading into May with a full lineup of events, offering everything from comics and crafts to...
Most people know how to care for their physical health. They brush their teeth, wash their hands, go to checkups,...
It starts with a free trial. A movie service for one show. A fitness app for January. A photo storage...
On April 25, while President Trump hosted his first White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a lone gunman attempted to breach security...
When the temperature climbs, relief may be only a few steps away from the freezer. Frozen treats do not have...
People who feel most awake and active at night may want to take a closer look at their heart health....
There is a moment on Mother’s Day Sunday, just before service begins, when the sanctuary fills with color. Royal purple....
You cannot Zoom into a green pool. You cannot outsource a pump replacement to Mumbai. And you definitely cannot train...
Most business owners believe they’re visible. But when you ask where people are actually seeing their business, the answer is...
On construction sites, some dangers are easy to spot. Electricity is not one of them. Unlike heavy machinery or falling...
In the late 1800s, when dogs often wandered freely through towns and train stations, one small terrier found a place...
Every Mother’s Day comes with the same quiet question: What can Dad make that feels special but won’t fall apart...
Fireworks and parades fill the skies every July 4. But weeks before that famous date, a quieter moment helped set...
Calls to bring manufacturing back to the United States have grown louder in recent years. Tariffs, new laws, and big...
Building a strong inner circle isn’t easy. Finding people who truly support you, challenge you, and help you grow can...
Most business owners know visibility matters. What they don’t realize is how much it’s costing them when they don’t have...
As I was working on this week’s article, I realized that I could possibly combine the two biggest stories of...
Long ago, in a quiet village nestled between green hills, there lived a humble water bearer. Each morning before the...
Does a celebrity share a birthday with you? 1 – Tim McGraw, 59, Delhi, Louisiana, 1967. 2 – David Beckham,...
