When my daughter went into fourth grade, I was recovering from cancer. After five treasured years spent homeschooling, our family needed to change plans. I was...
Most people don’t realize that school boards also affect homeschoolers. It is the school board that sets local policy for homeschoolers. For reference, look at Loudoun...
This ‘vaccinate or not to’ vaccination decision has caused division between families, friends, neighbors, and others. This is a message I sent to two of my...
As one who grew up in Front Royal, both John and Suzanne’s interviews brought back so many good memories to this old guy who’s turning 70...
In the midst of such a polarizing time in our nation, I keep coming back to the most unlikely of friendships: that of Supreme Court Justices...
I support the governor’s directive for schools to require masks while indoors for both students and staff as well as wearing masks in any indoor spaces...
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned. That might have been a surprise to some (because he fashions himself a fighter), but it was clear that...
A recent article about the Afton redevelopment mentioned, with regards to the more recent history of the property and an aborted attempt at redevelopment, that “building...
This week, the Virginia legislature passed the 2021 budget to spend the proceeds of the American Rescue Plan (HB 7001). This budget provides funding for salary...
We have a good reason not to trust the government anymore. We should all be unwilling to risk our loved ones to political misinformation and find...
Mr. Randolph’s letter was spot on to the division of American society over the pandemic and medical intervention. First, any virus vaccine is not a cure-all....
Does the council also object to professional licensure as a requirement for employment in hospitals? The price Front Royal will pay for refusing to mask up,...
Much like every year, we are facing challenges associated with another difficult kitten season. When you think of our shelter kittens, we hope you think of...
Might I begin by observing that I think neither side of the COVID-19 vaccination debate has cornered the market on the type of “fear mongering” Mr....
A recent letter to the editor said people know what’s being said about the division of American society over the pandemic and medical intervention called for...
Mr. Kushner has always taken my replies, clarifications, whatever you want to call them, personally. I have told him more than once, they are not personal,...
No one can really deny knowing what is going on around the world as the Covid-19 (and its variants) Pandemic continue to tighten their grip. Everyone...
I consider Mr. McCool a friend and supported his 2020 candidacy for Front Royal Mayor. Mr. McCool’s willingness to permit Mr. Bianchini to post editorial opinions...
Thank you, Mike McCool, owner, and the staff of the Royal Examiner for allowing explanatory comments on the Gary Kushner Open Letter to Senator Joe Manchin....
Though many emails were sent to our Town Management speaking against the proposed Special Events matrix system, the special event permit proposal has only slightly been...
1 – Regarding social welfare programs pushed by Democrats: “A core principle of the Constitution is individual freedom.” – While “individual freedom” is not mentioned in...
You previously professed a commitment to bipartisanship, which is a reasonable position because only half of America elected President Biden. You should also acknowledge that in...
Greetings Stonewall residents, new and old! My name is Linda Martin and I am running for School Board in Stonewall District. My goals are to ensure...
Recently, some residents speaking publicly or writing on Facebook have described others in the community as “communists”, “socialists”, and even more derogatory labels such as “evil”. Given the extreme likelihood that these speakers/writers...
Friends and fans of the shelter, I’d like to talk with you a little about Olive’s Fund, and how that works with our shelter budget. Olive’s...
Someone wrote about tolerance and acceptance of transgenders in our schools. Calling those that oppose this lifestyle, racist and haters! Folks, I don’t want to just...
re: School Board declines transgender policy updates for WCPS As I attempted to digest the incomprehensible news that our county’s school board is attempting to defy state...
Congratulations to you and your men on their recent arrests of the people responsible for stealing ATVs, possession of drugs, and multiple other charges. They also scored...
I was going to write a letter about the now famed “Poop bust” and the ensuing temper tamper from the comedy team of Holloway/Tederick (Prov.) and...
4th July Celebration this weekend. Numbers of appearances are coming up for old Abel Johnston, known as, Liberty Man! This is a time we remember those...
