Which do you prefer? Solutions to problems or rhetoric? I entered the Senate District 1 Republican primary race because other candidates were not addressing policy issues...
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my husband, Lance Allen, who is currently running for State Senate. We first met when Lance was serving at Joint...
Sigmund Freud, that master explorer of all things proctological, would have been utterly fascinated by Dale Carpenter’s obsessive use of the term “filth” in his recent...
Censorship has no place in America. Regardless of whatever camouflage it receives, denying free expression runs counter to the ideals that underly our society. The ability...
Some people who are in politics are not supported by their spouses. They will vote for them however, they do not want to be involved. I...
Only one of the many aspirants to the Virginia Senate from our region emphasizes real issues, matters that affect citizens and their pocketbooks: Blaine Dunn. All...
This past Tuesday, June 6th, the Warren County Board of Supervisors met. Hundreds of Warren County citizens turned out, the vast majority concerned about the...
Hello to my fellow readers, Having read through a few incorrect rumors in the recent opinion letters, I thought it might be helpful to remind us...
Dear Board of Supervisors, I write to ask that you fully fund Samuels Library for a variety of reasons: Respect the internal library process that is...
I am frequently reminded of my God and my Saviour’s demand that I “Love my neighbour as myself.” (Leviticus 19:18 / Matthew 22: 37-39). Neither God,...
The Royal Examiner’s Roger Bianchini has given a very detailed report about the WCBOS meeting this past Tues evening at the government center in Front Royal...
The recent spotlight on the contents of juvenile books in the Samuels Public Library (SPL), including those containing pornography, has brought out a spate of letters...
Each year, Catholics around the world celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for “Body of Christ”), symbolizing their belief in the Real Presence of Jesus...
As your Sheriff, I am thrilled to announce that on June 1st, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received official accreditation, becoming a recognized Virginia Law Enforcement...
A vote for Timmy French is a vote for common sense politics and a vote for the hard-working people of the Shenandoah Valley. In a country...
I recently came across Richard Hoover’s response to Paul Miller’s Letter to the Editor regarding book selection at Samuels Public Library. Mr. Hoover expressed concerns about...
I write in response to letters by Mr. Richard Hoover (May 27th) and Mr. Paul Miller (May 18th) concerning the proposal to remove LGBTQ-themed books from...
I take exception to the May 25th commentary by Mr. Paul Miller labeling the exclusion of LGBT-themed books from Samuels Public Library a violation of the...
I’d like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone involved in making the 35th Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival a huge success. To the...
Isn’t it just like a Democrat to begin a rant by name-calling while demonstrating his ignorance of the Constitution? According to the Democrat spokesperson, those interested...
I’m not here to tell you what to do, and you’re not here to tell me what to do. But in Front Royal and Warren County,...
Recent news of efforts to ban mostly LGBTQ-themed books at Samuel’s Public Library in Front Royal highlights how comfortable a small fringe of homophobic individuals are...
We haven’t seen our rate-adjusted tax bill or had the first meeting with the Board of Equalization, so why are our Supervisors suddenly rushing to create...
I am seeking re-election for the South River School Board seat in November because I want to continue the momentum we have built toward achieving several...
I’m writing about the proposed rezoning of the Shenandoah Valley Golf Course’s 104 acres in Rockland from agriculture to suburban residential and commercial. It would degrade...
As a child, choosing books from the library was one of my favorite activities. I traveled to the library with my mom every two weeks, and...
S. Fox’s notable letter of 3/31/23 documents the “fear and grief” of inaccurate reassessment that results in unfair tax, the profound relief experienced by “successful” appeal,...
“In contrast to Ms. Wulf’s complaints about the assessors and the assessments, I much appreciated the opportunity I had to appeal the 43% increase in the...
In January, when Warren County Administrator, Ed Daley, introduced a Code of Conduct, he assured the cautious that it wouldn’t limit questions about “questionable situations.” On...
I read in a recent local publication (NVDaily: “Front Royal Council Discusses Vape Shop Boom,” March 17th) that Front Royal is struggling to explain the proliferation...