Though it wasn’t billed as a grand opening, excitement was in the air on January 10th as members of VFW Post 1860 welcomed visitors and fellow...
At the January 8, 2026, Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, Sheriff Crystal Cline formally introduced Major Frank Myrtle as the new Chief Deputy of the...
The Warren County School Board launched the new year with its annual Organizational Meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Warren County Government Center. The...
An enthusiastic and often pointedly accusatory group of citizens greeted the newly elected Warren County Board of Supervisors Thursday evening, January 8th, at its first meeting...
The Warren County School Board began the new year by holding its annual organizational meeting and electing new officers to lead the board in 2026. Superintendent...
The Warren County Board of Supervisors held its annual organizational meeting on January 8, 2026, officially kicking off the 2026 calendar year by selecting its new...
I was wondering if our Royal Examiner readership was aware of the passing of Diane Crump last week at age 77. Crump, a lifelong resident of...
At a January 7 work session, at the request of the Town Council, the Planning Commission revisited fertile soil for a conversation about auxiliary dwelling units,...
Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park is kicking off 2026 with a packed schedule of new programs, field trips, and public outreach—beginning with...
On Thursday, January 8, the Warren County Board of Supervisors holds its first meeting of 2026. The new board members will take their seats. And the...
In my previous posts, I explained the first two components of the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy: Why Legal Reasoning Behind Legislation Must Be Public Record and Closed...
In my previous post, I explained the first component of the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy: written legal analysis for legislative matters. This post addresses the...
In a significant shift, the Warren County Board of Supervisors has removed a planned closed session from the agenda of its January 8 organizational meeting, will...
At a January 5 work session of the Town Council, it was the mayor’s express wish that the public benefit from the summary of an outstanding...
In my previous post, I explained why I introduced the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy and the two incidents that made it necessary. This post is...
Warren County Board of Supervisors member Dr. Rich Jamieson (North River District) joined me in the Royal Examiner studio this week to talk about what’s quickly...
On January 8, the Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to reverse a transparency policy ensuring public access to the legal reasoning behind county laws—just...
Only weeks ago, the Warren County Board of Supervisors took a strong and principled stand by adopting a new Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy. The...
What began as a friendly neighborhood competition five years ago has grown into one of Warren County’s most cherished holiday traditions, and this year, Light Fight...
A new year has arrived, and with it, new voices on our Board of Supervisors. As these newly elected leaders take their seats, the community watches...
The long-awaited 8th Street bridge in Front Royal is officially open — and weeks ahead of schedule. For town officials, public works crews, and residents alike,...
A Front Royal family facing one of the most difficult chapters of their lives is finding strength, encouragement, and support from the wider community. On Sunday,...
The Samuels Public Library is wasting no time kicking off the new year. With January just around the corner, Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor and Kaitlyn...
As Christmas morning arrives in Front Royal and across Warren County, the Royal Examiner team would like to pause and share a message from the heart—with...
The holiday season in Front Royal and the surrounding counties has wrapped up with a heartfelt message of thanks from the Salvation Army. Sam and Elizabeth...
On December 13, 2025, the Royal Cinemas in downtown Front Royal wasn’t just a theater—it was a time machine, a community hall, a chapel of dreams...
Main Street is no stranger to twinkling lights, peppermint cocoa, and the soft crunch of snow under boots this time of year… But this December, something...
ADUs have been the subject of an ongoing exchange between the Town Planning Commission and the Town Council, with the former recommending an ordinance for ADUs...
A powerful example of community collaboration unfolded this week at First Baptist Church in Front Royal, as the Hike Kids Foundation, Wind River Chimes, and numerous...
The air was filled with celebration and gratitude as Blue Ridge Opportunities (BRO) officially opened its second location in Front Royal, cutting the ceremonial ribbon on...