The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has a new captain — and a full calendar of community events. Captain Chris Powell, recently promoted after five years in...
Spring is beginning to show itself across Front Royal. The days are longer. Green shoots are pushing through the soil. After a long winter, many residents...
In a recent interview at the Royal Examiner studio, author Will Hackman did not ease into his message. “I’m a millennial, and I am pissed,” he...
Residents of the South River District will have an opportunity to speak directly with local leaders during an upcoming informal community forum hosted by School Board...
Delegate Delores Oates (R–31st District) provided constituents with a Week 7 update from the Virginia General Assembly, focusing on budget negotiations, differences in tax policy between...
March is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year at Samuels Public Library, with programs ranging from music and dancing to...
The North Warren Volunteer Fire Department is bringing back a longtime community tradition, and this time, it’s helping fund a major investment in public safety. Chief...
Front Royal’s history may be well known, but local author Samantha Warren is giving it a supernatural twist. Warren, a lifelong Front Royal resident, has launched...
Legislation advancing in the General Assembly would allow Virginia high school students to substitute African American History or Advanced Placement African American Studies for certain required...
Inside the Student Union, the atmosphere felt less like a formal luncheon and more like a family gathering — educators, law enforcement officers, nonprofit leaders, business...
The nation’s drug landscape continues to evolve, and law enforcement agencies are warning about a dangerous new trend known as “pink cocaine.” Despite its name, pink...
In a time when many communities are seeking solutions close to home, the Hike Kidz Foundation is firmly planting its roots in local soil. The growing...
Rockets blasted off, robots zipped across the floor, and young engineers designed everything from moon bases to model satellites as A.S. Rhodes Elementary School hosted its...
Supporters of the Shenandoah Rail Trail are applauding a decision by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to move forward with purchasing Norfolk Southern’s unused rail corridor...
Virginia Delegate Eric Phillips delivered a forceful warning on the House floor last week about what he described as a mounting strain on the Commonwealth’s electric...
March is shaping up to be a busy month at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, with family programs, nighttime adventures, and a...
Blue Ridge Hospice has been part of the community for decades. Now the organization is celebrating a milestone, and reminding the community that its services go...
Delegate Delores Oates (R–31st District) issued a strong constitutional warning this week as the Virginia General Assembly reached its crossover deadline, while also weighing in on...
The Warren Coalition is inviting the community to put down their phones, even if just for a few hours, during this year’s Warren County Unplugged event,...
At a recent meeting, the Winchester Planning Commission voted to remove the Pledge of Allegiance from its agenda. One member said they were glad the board...
The Warren County School Board voted Tuesday night to approve the superintendent’s proposed $82.6 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, following nearly two hours of...
The Warren County School Board received an update on school safety during its Feb. 18 work session, as Sgt Kristin Hajduk, who oversees the School Resource...
A standing-room-only crowd filled the Warren County fire hall last week as 441 certified voters attended the Republican Committee’s reorganization mass meeting, the largest turnout in...
From ghost trains rolling past familiar tracks to trolls hiding beneath Luray Caverns, a new book is giving the Shenandoah Valley a magical makeover. “Shenandoah Fantastic:...
When winter winds cut through Warren County, most families turn up the heat and settle in for the night. But for some, there is no heat....
The Front Royal Little League 12U All-Stars received a standing welcome on the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates last week, as lawmakers formally recognized...
In just a few weeks, the soccer fields will once again be filled with energy as hundreds of young players take the field. The Front Royal...
Inside the Money Pit Recording Studio in downtown Front Royal, Marie Miller is working quietly on new music. But her career has been anything but small....
The Warren County Republican Committee held its highly anticipated annual mass meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Front Royal Fire Hall to elect a...
A local reflection inspired by revitalization expert Jeff Siegler’s recent call to invest in the places we already love. Even with snow still piled high in...