Investing in preventive health programs, such as aquatic and ice rink facilities, drives significant savings in hospital costs and insurance billing. These spaces offer cradle-to-grave physical...
“The Town’s moratorium on datacenter applications is so pro-datacenter you’d almost think it was an inside job — a setup by the industry to make sure...
During the recent public hearing on the proposed data center amendment, Mr. Jenkins made a statement that has stayed with me. He asked if anyone had...
At the July 8 Warren County Planning Commission meeting, a large crowd opposed the proposed data center amendment. Speakers also raised concerns about possible effects on...
Warren County can fix a recurring social media problem before it becomes a larger public trust issue. Residents will disagree about development, taxes, public events, and...
Every day, we hear about the future, satellite constellations, artificial intelligence, next-generation wireless networks, and technologies that promise to connect every corner of the world. Most...
A company with a history of scouring the seas for long-lost treasure has now set its sights on striking a different kind of gold off Virginia’s...
Congratulations to the citizens of Front Royal! We spoke with one voice, and we were heard. However, the fight continues with the County, where members of...
Editor’s Note: While campaign-style banter and playful rivalry have become part of the annual Dueling Disco tradition, readers should remember the event is ultimately about supporting...
Update: June 25, 2026, 12:10 PM The situation has escalated. Shortly after this letter was published, my pastor called and invited me to be his plus-one....
This Saturday, June 27, from 6 to 10 pm, the Hike Kidz Foundation and Jean’s Jewelers will co-host the Second Annual Dueling Disco Event at the...
That became the central question hanging over the entire room Monday night. Not whether people opposed data centers — that was overwhelmingly clear. The real question...
We’re seeing a lot of propaganda about how and why Democrats will take over in Washington this coming year, and Democrats are very optimistic about their...
Are you in favor of free speech? Are you in favor of pornography? Are you in favor of the Internet? Are you in favor of insatiable...
When it comes to data centers in Front Royal and Warren County—one of the hottest topics in local politics at the moment—I have encountered the idea...
Every small town depends on people willing to give back. Local businesses sponsor youth sports teams, donate to school fundraisers, support churches and nonprofits, buy ads...
Lately, nearly every public hearing and community meeting includes passionate discussion about data centers and land use. These are important topics, and they deserve the attention...
First off, I love Warren County. I grew up in many places over my lifetime with the kind of people who wave when they pass you...
Opinions on data centers often vary, but one point is clear: as demand for instant digital communication continues to grow, data centers are still essential infrastructure....
This past weekend, I visited the Antietam Battlefield. It is a place of beauty, history, and deep reflection. While there I supported it’s preservation by purchasing...
I am from Prince William County and have seen what data centers can do to a community. As Warren County and Front Royal residents face potential...
Virginia gave data centers a $928 million tax break in a single fiscal year, 2023, and the General Assembly cannot pass a budget because it can...
Fundamentally, military service shapes lives long after active duty ends. While troops willingly accept the immediate risks associated with their duty—including perilous deployments, combats, physical injuries,...
NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY, COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE- Richard Powhatan Hall’s grave sits nine rows into the vast final resting place of 9,400 U.S. soldiers who lost their lives...
A few weeks ago, during the “Royal Visit,” there was plenty of flag-waving and plenty of talk about patriotism and community. Those ideas are related, but...
To the Editor: Like many Warren County residents, I am concerned about the rising cost of living in our community. Utility bills, real estate taxes, and...
Americans have been paying too much for prescription drugs for too long, and the rest of the developed world has been allowed to pay too little...
Virginia’s elected leaders should take a serious look at joining the states that do not tax personal income. This is not an idea to rush into...
What I expected to be a routine Warren County Planning Commission meeting changed quickly when I entered the chamber and found it nearly full. Early in...
Friday’s unprecedented Virginia Supreme Court decision that nullified a Democratic-led statewide referendum for an extraordinary, brazenly partisan, mid-decade reapportionment should surprise no one. Supreme Court of...