Just when I thought the County Board of Supervisors could not sink any lower after being indicted for misfeasance (not doing their job) they took...
In my opinion, conservatives are in a losing battle against the liberal agenda. It has nothing to do with the merits of either agenda. It...
My father was Bob Traister, former councilman and mayor of Front Royal, who died of ALS in 2007. During his illness, Shae and Lisa Parker...
In the beginning, all the Shenandoah Valley was considered part of Orange County, Virginia. In 1738, Virginia’s General Assembly created two new counties from the western...
Considering the current state of the Warren County government’s disapproval rating amongst its citizens–and with good reason–the best news of late is N. Shae Parker’s...
The Shenandoah River Basin needs to have an overall water plan for population growth over the next decades. According to the Demographics Research Group at...
After every shooting, which every American should be appalled by, the leftists flood the media with calls to repeal the second amendment. They say we...
What has happened to the American Spirit? We have for the past 40+ years elected what are known as our Representatives to Congress who are...
In celebration of the Labor Day week, I am providing some insight for fellow Virginians to continue our volunteer efforts where we can have direct...
Our government has been selling out the American people since the time of Lincoln. We have been lied to and used to set up a government...
Most of the one side of my family has lived in and around Warren County for a very long time. In discussions I have had with...
Dear Warren County Community, We each have been called to serve as pastors of five of Front Royal’s churches during the last two years. Each of...
A recent letter in the Royal Examiner laments that some folks don’t care for facts much these days and especially disagrees with those who hold their...
I am writing to you all for requests of information. Doug Stanley, the citizens of Warren County deserve total honesty and transparency. I am requesting a...
July 3, 2019 Ms. Chairwoman and School Board Members: I appreciate the opportunity to address my fellow citizens who make up our School Board in Warren...
Recently readers of the Royal Examiner have seen a diligent accounting of the problems confronting Warren County. Their digital coverage has been a comprehensive source of...
After retiring from our respective jobs in the Washington, D.C. area, my wife and I moved to Front Royal, living there roughly from 2001 to 2005,...
Ridding the political garden of stubborn crabgrass weeds can be challenging. The solution requires recognition of the problem and continual vigilance once identified. You must apply...
I had the privilege of being welcomed into the Front Royal community two years ago as a school counselor with Warren County Public Schools. I am...
“Pig in a Poke” is an old saying with a possibly fresh application in Warren County. The involvement of our local government/EDA in a little-known cattle...
When Sondra and I moved to Warren County, I did not have a clue for whom the County was named. I asked dozens of folks if...
The information released about evidence known by the Commonwealth attorney’s office regarding Jennifer McDonald is concerning at best. If that office had information that Ms. McDonald...
I write today, to you and your readers, in support of Mr. Bryan Layton, Esquire, in his quest to be the next Commonwealth’s Attorney for the...
Holy Saturday… the watch had begun. A Carpenter had been tried, convicted, executed and now entombed… the tomb sealed at the request of His enemies. Why...
When we heard that Bryan Layton was running for Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney we felt compelled to speak. Bryan Layton is honest, ethical and very hard...
For better or maybe for worse, the Mueller Report is now out. Regardless of an individual citizen’s point of view, there is data within this Report...
Today is Maundy Thursday. Jesus said, “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you” (John 13:15). This...
Over the past month, Front Royal and Warren County have encountered a financial crisis that threatens the balance in our community. This crisis affects the trust...
A recent article, “A Place Of Lost History And Identity”, addressed the search for the graves/markers/names of those buried in an African- American cemetery. Highlighted was...
Warren County Board of Supervisors has a problem with prioritizing projects. Having worked in private business and managing millions of dollars in annual budgets, it appears...