The long-awaited 8th Street bridge in Front Royal is officially open — and weeks ahead of schedule. For town officials, public works crews, and residents alike,...
A Front Royal family facing one of the most difficult chapters of their lives is finding strength, encouragement, and support from the wider community. On Sunday,...
The Samuels Public Library is wasting no time kicking off the new year. With January just around the corner, Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor and Kaitlyn...
As Christmas morning arrives in Front Royal and across Warren County, the Royal Examiner team would like to pause and share a message from the heart—with...
The holiday season in Front Royal and the surrounding counties has wrapped up with a heartfelt message of thanks from the Salvation Army. Sam and Elizabeth...
On December 13, 2025, the Royal Cinemas in downtown Front Royal wasn’t just a theater—it was a time machine, a community hall, a chapel of dreams...
Main Street is no stranger to twinkling lights, peppermint cocoa, and the soft crunch of snow under boots this time of year… But this December, something...
Before he was a Confederate general known for his battlefield strategy and iconic nickname, “Stonewall,” Thomas Jonathan Jackson was simply a young man from Clarksburg, Virginia...
The air was filled with celebration and gratitude as Blue Ridge Opportunities (BRO) officially opened its second location in Front Royal, cutting the ceremonial ribbon on...
The students of E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School (EWM) may be small in size, but their hearts—and their impact—are anything but. On Thursday afternoon, dozens of...
For Marion Bell, Christmas is a time of twinkling lights, family dinners, and memories that linger a little heavier than tinsel on the tree. Each year,...
The holiday spirit was alive and well in the Boggs Chapel at Randolph-Macon Academy Tuesday evening as the American Legion Community Band presented its much-loved Annual...
It’s been just over two weeks since Dr. Troy Wright stepped into his new role as Superintendent of Warren County Public Schools (WCPS), but in that...
A Warren County school bus carrying 10 elementary school students was involved in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning, resulting in minor injuries to multiple individuals. The...
On a chilly December afternoon, the Warren County High School Music Department warmed the hearts of families, friends, and faculty with its annual Christmas Concert, held...
What happens when a hometown dreamer turns Hollywood actor and returns to where it all began? For Matt Drago, it means a heartfelt homecoming, a $1...
A centuries-old Irish castle, a stoplight, and a little boy named Michael — those are the key ingredients in The Shepherd Boy and His Flute, the...
It’s the most light-filled time of the year—and the Front Royal Light Fight is back and glowing brighter than ever. Now in its fifth year, the...
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the skies over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, filled with the roar of Japanese fighter planes. The surprise military strike by...
The smell of sizzling sausage and fresh pancakes filled the air at Warren County High School as the Kiwanis Club of Front Royal hosted its 69th...
The Warren County School Board held its final meeting of 2025 on December 3, addressing a wide range of topics, including student attendance awards, a second...
With twinkling lights, heartfelt words, and the sound of children singing, Warren Memorial Hospital’s “Celebration of Lights” lit up the evening of December 4, 2025. The...
Shenandoah Medical Associates, a trusted provider of adult primary care in Front Royal, has welcomed a new doctor to its growing team. Dr. Bibek Joshi, a...
The holiday season is in full swing at Samuels Public Library, where staff are welcoming the community with a full month of festive events for children,...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and for longtime Clarke County resident and musician John Hudson, it’s also the perfect time to return to something...
As part of Disability Awareness Month, Brenda Norman, Adult Protective Services Supervisor, and Audra Smeltser. Adult Services Specialist from the Warren County Department of Social Services...
The Christmas season is a time for joy, giving, and kindness. While presents and parties are part of the fun, the most meaningful gifts often don’t...
As the holidays draw near, many shoppers feel the pull of big-box stores and online retailers offering fast, flashy deals. But in Front Royal and Warren...
One of Front Royal’s favorite holiday traditions is back. The Kiwanis Club of Front Royal will host its annual Pancake Day on Friday, December 6, from...
For more than 40 years, the Celebration of Lights at Warren Memorial Hospital has offered families and friends a way to honor or remember loved ones...