More than 1,000 people die in boating accidents each year. Nine out of ten of them drown, and about half of those deaths involve alcohol. It’s...
Everybody is convinced that the best mom in the world is theirs. That’s probably why Mother’s Day is celebrated in dozens of countries around the world, although...
Mothers give so much of themselves to their children, from the time they’re babies, through childhood and beyond the trials of adolescence. That’s half a lifetime spent...
Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to express all your love and gratitude to the mother of your children, whether they’re still small or all grown...
Natalie King’s coach says she is probably the youngest player in T-ball this season, but has a heart for the game as big as a senior...
Above, the vows; below, Mr. & Mrs. Barnhart coming and going already. Photos/Roger Bianchini FRONT ROYAL – On Saturday, March 17 – also know as St....
St. Patrick’s Day, it is said everyone is Irish and a sweet sentiment it is, too, but the fact is Irish immigration to America has slowed...
Superstitions abound about Valentine’s Day and many involve birds. If the first bird a girl sees on Valentine’s Day is a robin, she will know she...
For hundreds of years, on February 2, people have wondered if the groundhog would awake to see his shadow. The day probably started with the feast...
In 1986 it was declared that every third Monday in January would mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This federal holiday has since been celebrated as an...
With temperatures across much of the country predicted to remain south of freezing for at least another week, it is important to take extra precautions to...
January is National Blood Donor Month, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to contribute to this important work. Knowing your blood type is an important part of...
A new millennium joke is going around. A fellow is in an existential crisis. He tells his friend: At times like these, I wonder what I...
So, everyone resolves to lose weight and stop procrastinating. Why stick with the obvious? Here are some resolutions that will make 2018 a little more interesting. 1....
WARREN COUNTY – Well it wasn’t Santa and reindeer, but it WAS a Christmas evening visit that brought a message of hope and seasonal cheer to...
FRONT ROYAL – When the Rotary Club of Warren sets out to do a project, they aim high. This year, for the first time, the civic...
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Hundreds of volunteers at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado have been answering telephones for hours Sunday, as excited children...
‘Tis the season to be – decorated …
Just over 2,000 years ago a bright star shone in the East, and Christians believe it led, not just wise men, but everyday people to understand...
‘Tis the season to be – decorated, December 23 …
FRPD officers gathered with Santa at the Front Royal Elks Lodge to offer a little Christmas cheer to the community’s kids. Courtesy Photos/Elks LodgeFront Royal Elks...
Make the holidays a special occasion this year by getting out to the local senior center, volunteering, or just enjoying activities in your area. According to...
The centerpiece of many homes in December, the Christmas tree is often decorated with sentimental ornaments and a style beloved by each family. If you want...
Soon the turkey will be roasting in the oven and the sound of holiday music is heard throughout the land. This is a time often pictured...
Nuts have been a staple of the human diet for millennia and where there are nuts, so there are also nutcrackers. Nutcrackers, today one of the...
If you missed the Christmas Parade or want to see it again, sit back and enjoy! This year the Christmas Parade was Hosted by Beth Waller...
The hottest toy in 2016 is coming your way again. A new Hatchimal, the toy egg that hatches a magical creature, is expected to be on...
In American lore, Plymouth, Massachusetts, holds a singular place. It’s known as the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers on the...
One nice thing about this holiday is that it has no political theme and can actually be celebrated by everyone. In fact, almost all countries around...
Tough talk. Tough soldiering. These are the qualities for which Retired Marine General, and current Secretary of Defense, James Mattis is known. But his comments at...