Local News
High school athlete and art awards honor five local students
The now graduated Warren County High School student who a week before received a $5,000 scholarship award returned to the Rotary Club of Front Royal May 21 to be recognized for his athletic successes.
The second award, presented by a WCHS star athlete of the 1950s, Rotarian John Marlow, went to John “Jackson” Pond who excelled in three sports while at WCHS, baseball, golf and basketball. Pond leaves in the fall to attend college at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
John Marlow Male Student-Athlete Award winner Jackson Pond, with John Marlow – Courtesy Photos/FR Rotary-Bret Hrbek
Marlow also presented an award in his name to William Wolf, a three-year football captain at Skyline. The outstanding female athlete, Makayla Fay Grant, received the Heidi Moore Award.
Above, John Marlow Male Student-Athlete Award winner William Wolfe, with John Marlow; below, Heidi Moore Female Student-Athlete Award winner Makayla Fay Grant, with Heidi Moore’s family
An award named for the late Betsy Blauvelt went to Emily Gallagher, the WCHS Student-Art winner. The Kim Crump Student-Art winner was Jonah Burch of Skyline.
Above, Betsy Blauvelt Warren County High School Student-Art Award winner Emily Gallagher, with Meredith Miller (Betsy’s daughter); below, Kym Crump Skyline High School Student-Art Award Winner Jonah Burch, with Kym Crump
Athlete awardees received $500 each. Art awards were for $250.
Front Royal Calls for Voluntary Water Conservation as Shenandoah River Levels Drop Again
Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign in Front Royal, Calling on Community to Ring the Bell
Constitution 101: Intellectual Property Clause
Charles Frederick “Chucki” Henry II (1963 – 2026)
After 164 Years, Young Civil War Soldier Finally Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery
The Cheapest Medicare Plan Could Cost You More: Three Things to Check Before December 7
Can Sound Waves Put Out a House Fire? Startup Says Its Technology Could Replace Sprinklers
VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Nov. 9 – 13, 2026
River Rivalry Showdown Tonight: Warren County vs. Skyline Live on Royal Examiner
Virginia Changes Driver’s License Requirements for Young Adults Starting January 1
GOP Lawmaker Seeks Senate Investigation, Possible Expulsion of Sen. Louise Lucas
At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk
Commentary: In This Year’s Midterms, the Rest of the Country Learned What Virginia Has Known for a While
Voter turnout for Virginia’s constitutional amendments transcended partisanship
Virginia’s Abortion and Marriage Amendments Face Court Challenges Following Voter Approval
Democrats Won Congress. Now They Have to Figure Out How to Deal With Trump
Business Growth Series: Clear Thinking Leads to More Customers
Reaching Out Now Brings Back the Old-Fashioned Telethon With a Modern Twist for Giving Tuesday
A Boy, a Marine, and a Christmas Wish List: The 1997 Toys for Tots Commercial Still Touches Hearts
Forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s? Warning Signs Families Shouldn’t Ignore
Pulled Over by Police? Why You Shouldn’t Reach for Your License Right Away
Scouting for Food Returns November 7 and 14 to Help Feed Families Across the Shenandoah Valley
Front Royal Named 2026 Top Adventure Town by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
County Supervisors Get Overview of Inland Port Benefits, Review Town/County MOU on Future Tourism Initiatives
