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...
I was wondering if our Royal Examiner readership was aware of the passing of Diane Crump last week at age 77. Crump, a lifelong resident of...
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,...
A controversial transfer of a trail project to Virginia’s passenger rail authority was pushed through by Transportation Secretary Shep Miller on Tuesday after a vote by...
Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park is kicking off 2026 with a packed schedule of new programs, field trips, and public outreach—beginning with...
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...
This Is Why Raccoons Can’t Have Nice Things. This Northern Raccoon found himself in a circular argument with a spare tire… and definitely lost. He was...
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...
Happy New Year! As we look back on 2025, we’re amazed by what this community made possible. Together, we: Admitted a record-breaking 4,005 wildlife patients… providing...
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...
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due...
What began as a friendly neighborhood competition five years ago has grown into one of Warren County’s most cherished holiday traditions, and this year, Light Fight...
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,...
When Healing Isn’t Always What It Looks Like. This American Coot was admitted after being rescued by AERO Animal Education and Rescue Organization in Woodbridge, Virginia....
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...
Virginia’s housing market saw a typical late-fall cooldown in November, with sales dipping slightly from last year while homebuyer options continued to expand. According to the...
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...
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due...