Hundreds of students crossed the outdoor stage Thursday and Friday as Laurel Ridge Community College celebrated its 55th graduating class. The Class of 2026 includes 1,252...
Joyce Grove Smeltzer, 88, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at St. Anne’s Loving Arms in Warren County. A graveside service...
Madeline A. Senter, 87, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. A funeral...
Rose Marie Turner, 76, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center. A funeral service will be held on...
Kent Louis Gagnon, 62, passed on May 9, 2026, at Heritage Hall – Front Royal in Front Royal, VA. He was born on March 29, 1964,...
Mental Health Month is often a time to talk about stress, anxiety, depression, therapy, and self-care. Those conversations matter. But there is another part of the...
A collection can take years to build and only days to disappear. Maybe it is Depression glass, military patches, coins, postcards, antique tools, quilts, Vesta cases,...
For many older adults, staying safe at home starts with two simple steps: checking vision and checking the house. A study from the University of Michigan...
Jennifer Lee “Jenni” Groom, 64, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home. A celebration of life will be held...
Kathy “Irene” Farrell, 73, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery. A funeral service will be held at...
John Allison Driggs passed away on May 10, 2026, in Potomac, Maryland, at the age of 89. He was born on July 11, 1936, in Jackson,...
Anyone who plays games on a phone or tablet has likely seen them: ads aimed at older adults promising fast weight loss through Tai Chi or...
It started, as these things often do, with a hole in the ceiling and a raccoon making poor choices. In Ashland, Virginia, a raccoon found a...
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and families begin planning trips to pools, lakes, rivers, and beaches, National Learn to Swim Day offers an important reminder: swimming...
Two new research analyses have found that cannabis does not appear to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. According to CNN,...
Spend any time reading about retirement, and you will run into the same frightening headline over and over: You need a million dollars. Maybe two million....
Think about everything you did with your hands today before you even got to work. You turned off an alarm. Brushed your teeth. Made coffee. Buttoned...
Charles Edgar Plauger, Jr., 61, a lifelong resident of Fort Valley, VA, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2026. Born on December 16, 1964, Charlie was...
Barbara J. “Sis” Johnson, 77, of Fort Valley, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the comfort of her home. A graveside service will...
There’s no doubt that police officers must keep in good physical condition to do their jobs effectively. But, beyond a healthy diet, exercise, and rest routine,...
Two longtime leaders in Virginia harness racing were honored Saturday at Shenandoah Downs during the first “Wall of Colors” ceremony in Woodstock. Dr. Charlie Dunavant and...
Hazel Rebecca Pomeroy Campbell, 84, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at home with her loving husband and son by...
Guy L. McKahan, 86, of Front Royal, Virginia, and formerly of Wardensville, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Heritage Hall of Front...
Artificial intelligence is moving through the business world at stunning speed. It is writing reports, building schedules, answering customer questions, helping with research, and reshaping the...
A new feature-length concert film is putting Shenandoah Valley musicians on the big screen. StreetWise Studios will premiere its first feature-length film, “Front Porch Live 2025,”...
Virginia Ann Tharp, 63, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer....
Suzanne “Suzy” Ipince, 93, of Bentonville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. A celebration of her life will be held...
Most people know how to care for their physical health. They brush their teeth, wash their hands, go to checkups, and call a doctor when something...
It starts with a free trial. A movie service for one show. A fitness app for January. A photo storage plan. A music service you forgot...
When the temperature climbs, relief may be only a few steps away from the freezer. Frozen treats do not have to require a recipe card, fancy...