The January 14 meeting of the County Planning Commission began with the appointment of members to key positions: Robert Myers resumed his position as chairman, and...
With housing affordability remaining a top concern across Virginia — and particularly in rural and suburban communities like Warren County — state lawmakers returned to Richmond...
In its first work session of 2026, following its first meeting four working days prior, the newly aligned Warren County Board of Supervisors reviewed four items...
I know a little bit about everything and a lot about nothing!” Gary Duane “Dewey” Vaughan is a fountainhead of self-castigating wit. Asked how he wanted...
Virginia lawmakers are once again facing off over gun control, with Democrats using their control of state government to reintroduce a slate of legislation aimed at...
“It’s a disservice to the community.” At a January 12 work session, Vice Mayor Amber Veitenthal, speaking with force and eloquence that implied significant prior thought,...
As Virginia lawmakers begin debating new rules to manage the state’s booming data center industry, many residents in Warren County are pushing back against the idea...
At the January 8, 2026, Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, Sheriff Crystal Cline formally introduced Major Frank Myrtle as the new Chief Deputy of the...
The Warren County School Board launched the new year with its annual Organizational Meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Warren County Government Center. The...
An enthusiastic and often pointedly accusatory group of citizens greeted the newly elected Warren County Board of Supervisors Thursday evening, January 8th, at its first meeting...
The Warren County School Board began the new year by holding its annual organizational meeting and electing new officers to lead the board in 2026. Superintendent...
The Warren County Board of Supervisors held its annual organizational meeting on January 8, 2026, officially kicking off the 2026 calendar year by selecting its new...
At a January 7 work session, at the request of the Town Council, the Planning Commission revisited fertile soil for a conversation about auxiliary dwelling units,...
On Thursday, January 8, the Warren County Board of Supervisors holds its first meeting of 2026. The new board members will take their seats. And the...
In my previous posts, I explained the first two components of the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy: Why Legal Reasoning Behind Legislation Must Be Public Record and Closed...
In my previous post, I explained the first component of the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy: written legal analysis for legislative matters. This post addresses the...
In a significant shift, the Warren County Board of Supervisors has removed a planned closed session from the agenda of its January 8 organizational meeting, will...
At a January 5 work session of the Town Council, it was the mayor’s express wish that the public benefit from the summary of an outstanding...
In my previous post, I explained why I introduced the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy and the two incidents that made it necessary. This post is...
Warren County Board of Supervisors member Dr. Rich Jamieson (North River District) joined me in the Royal Examiner studio this week to talk about what’s quickly...
On January 8, the Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to reverse a transparency policy ensuring public access to the legal reasoning behind county laws—just...
Only weeks ago, the Warren County Board of Supervisors took a strong and principled stand by adopting a new Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy. The...
A new year has arrived, and with it, new voices on our Board of Supervisors. As these newly elected leaders take their seats, the community watches...
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,...
ADUs have been the subject of an ongoing exchange between the Town Planning Commission and the Town Council, with the former recommending an ordinance for ADUs...
While backyard beekeeping received a favorable consensus to move forward for advertising a public hearing in January, a rooster exception received a recommendation for denial from...
In its last meeting of 2025, the evening of December 9, the Warren County Board of Supervisors tackled a multifaceted agenda, including 5 Public Hearings, 2...
“Once upon a time, there lived a young girl who loved her father very much.” At a December 8 meeting of the Town Council with a...
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...
As Front Royal and Warren County prepare to reflect upon and celebrate the savior this year, what was true in 1 A.D. is just as true...