I was born a Catholic, I was raised a conservative, and I attended Christendom College from 2004 to 2008. I am no longer Catholic. I am...
Thomas McFadden Sr.’s most recent remarks were so steeped in hostility toward this community — I felt they demanded a proportional response. His letter to the...
I saw a postcard from a group called “Save Samuels Library.” They said the board of supervisors defunded the library as of July 1, 2025. Actually,...
One wonders: as anti-Catholicism rises, will the KKK ride again? The question was provoked by a recent letter to the Royal Examiner by Lynn Urban. Democrats,...
To the Board of Supervisors: I thought about the meeting last night, and as a citizen of this county, I made this observation: The Fire Department’s...
To the People of Warren County- Republicans, Independents, and Democrats alike: This isn’t about party. It’s about power and how a small, organized group is quietly...
In a recent letter to the editor, candidate Cameron Williams claimed he’s not anti-library, he’s just “pro-accountability.” That’s a nice talking point. But here’s what matters:...
I appreciate Kevin Cuddeback’s passion for Samuels Library. However, I feel it’s important to address some key inaccuracies in his recent letter. Firstly, establishing a public...
I’d like to make a slight correction to the recent article, or possibly a separate article. I have, in fact, publicly stated my opinion on the...
Happy Mother’s Day to all the community moms – especially those who’ve been showing up, speaking out, and making space in their lives to defend Samuels...
We are seeing an active narrative shift in the key issues defining local elections from “the structuring of the Samuels Library” to “data centers.” This shift...
As we approach the upcoming election for our county’s Board of Supervisors, it’s vital that we support candidates who not only promise progress but have the...
The town and county are abuzz with a number of issues that impact our community. Regarding the issue of data centers, I have seen a lot...
What would you call it if someone dumped ammonia, sewage sludge, and bacteria into the Shenandoah River for two years straight, got caught red-handed trying to...
An overlooked issue that should concern voters in this upcoming election is the possible construction of data centers in Warren County, which would radically change the...
When I moved to Front Royal from Fairfax several years ago, I came for the same reasons many people do: more-affordable housing in an area with...
At Samuels Library, instead of battling over removing books we don’t like, let’s compete to donate new ones we like. Rather than privatizing and cutting hours,...
In recent weeks, there has been increasing concern regarding the direction of Warren County’s tourism strategy and the notable absence of the Town of Front Royal...
As we approach the upcoming election for our county’s Board of Supervisors, it’s vital that we support candidates who not only promise progress but have the...
Transparency, openness, accountability, and community engagement are terms frequently used by public officials. These words are intended to assure the public that information is accessible and...
Skate or Die was a slogan coined in the 1980s, and used as a rallying cry by skaters ever since. Unfortunately, for some young people across...
Dear Board of Supervisors and WCLB: When I first read your official response to Samuels Public Library, I didn’t just notice what you said — I noticed how you said...
The upcoming Primary and General Elections are potentially the most important elections in Warren County/Front Royal history. People keep asking for the library issue to be...
I find my myself both grateful and dismayed by the letter from Terri Glotflty responding to my letter about my friends in Central America. I am...
Our descent into chaos started in my opinion with these words spoken by Ronald Reagan in his inaugural address of 1981: “In this current crises government...
At the April 15th Board of Supervisors meeting, Dr. Jamieson explained that his motivation to run for office was “to turn the page on the EDA...
A public hearing will be held on April 29th at 6:30 p.m. to amend Warren County code, subsection 180-8C, to add new definitions for social halls...
I read Ms. Marmrlejo’s Examiner Letter of April 14th and STRONGLY feel she is 100 percent accurate in her assessment of the situation concerning Samuels Library...
I’ve been sitting on this letter for a while, but after a jury found Rachel Morin’s killer guilty in less than an hour, I feel compelled...
I am writing this as a library-card-holding citizen of Warren County, and homeschooling, Catholic, mother of 5. As a homeschooling mom, I rely heavily on Samuels...