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Shenandoah County School Naming Dispute Should Be Settled Through Mediation

As I read of the Shenandoah County School Board’s decision to appeal the Federal District Court ruling (Judge  Michael F ...

Judicial Accountability Must Apply to Everyone

Justice depends on more than courtroom procedures. It depends on public confidence that judges faithfully apply the law, remain impartial, ...

Fairness and Accountability Should Apply to All

Imagine that you are watching your local high school playing a game at another school. The home team is discovered ...

Where Motive and Opportunity Align on Zoning Code

In the ongoing conversation about data centers, something quieter has been happening. Neighbors who disagree about almost everything else have ...

Browntown Residents Deserve Answers on Fire Station Closure

In a recent (July 30) article, your reporter, Roger Bianchini, wrote about the closure of the South Warren Volunteer Fire ...

Resident Warns Supervisors of Safety Risks on Mountain Road

To Warren County Board of Supervisors: I have been talking to you since January about the liabilities of building 63 ...

Keep This County a Sanctuary

The Appalachian Mountains are in my blood. I grew up outside of Appalachia, but my parents brought me back to ...

Restoring Democracy and Opportunity

Many who proclaim that Democrats are surrendering to socialism or fault their pessimism about the state of the union are ...

A Call for Kindness, Respect, and Community

I don’t care what anyone says… the LGBTQ+ community in Warren County is one of the most amazing groups of ...

Warren County is Not for Sale: Oppose David Silek’s Vote-Buying Scheme

In the race for Chair of the Republican Committee, my opponent, David Silek, has distributed instructions to supporters where he ...

What the Power to Prohibit Actually Requires

The only reason worth continuing this exchange with Mr. Cuddeback is to keep bringing to light whatever information each of ...

Support Scott Lloyd in Warren GOP Leadership Vote

I strongly encourage all registered Republican voters in Warren County to vote on Wed., Aug. 5th — between 4 p.m ...

Scott Lloyd is the Best Candidate to be Elected Chairman of the Warren County Republican Committee (WCRC) 

The people that I associate with and the people I respect, fervently wish for this country to return to its ...

In Enthusiastic Agreement with Supervisor Jamieson

In his letter of July 17th, Supervisor Jamieson engages seriously with the legal framework around datacenters, invalid moratoriums, and possible ...

A Path to Fiscal Responsibility and Public Wellness

Investing in preventive health programs, such as aquatic and ice rink facilities, drives significant savings in hospital costs and insurance ...

The Dillon Rule Doesn’t Say What Mr. Cuddeback Implies

Kevin Cuddeback’s July 17 letter, “Front Royal’s Data Center Moratorium May Offer No Real Protection,” opens with a quip that ...

A Path to Fiscal Responsibility and Public Wellness

Investing in preventive health programs, such as aquatic and ice rink facilities, drives significant savings in hospital costs and insurance ...

Front Royal’s Data Center Moratorium May Offer No Real Protection

“The Town’s moratorium on datacenter applications is so pro-datacenter you’d almost think it was an inside job — a setup ...

Mr. Jenkins, You Asked If Anyone Had a Better Idea. I Believe We Have an Opportunity Worth Exploring.

During the recent public hearing on the proposed data center amendment, Mr. Jenkins made a statement that has stayed with ...

Facts, Opinions, and Conjecture

At the July 8 Warren County Planning Commission meeting, a large crowd opposed the proposed data center amendment. Speakers also ...

A Common-Sense Fix for County Social Media

Warren County can fix a recurring social media problem before it becomes a larger public trust issue. Residents will disagree ...

The Human Access Layer

​Every day, we hear about the future, satellite constellations, artificial intelligence, next-generation wireless networks, and technologies that promise to connect ...

Commentary: Virginia’s Atlantic Coast Should Be Protected, Not Turned Into a Sacrifice Zone

A company with a history of scouring the seas for long-lost treasure has now set its sights on striking a ...

Congratulations – But the Fight Continues

Congratulations to the citizens of Front Royal! We spoke with one voice, and we were heard. However, the fight continues ...

Rebuttal: 800 Words, He Wrote 800 Words!

Editor’s Note: While campaign-style banter and playful rivalry have become part of the annual Dueling Disco tradition, readers should remember ...

A Completely Neutral Response From Someone Who Was Not Invited to Dance

Update: June 25, 2026, 12:10 PM The situation has escalated. Shortly after this letter was published, my pastor called and ...

They’re All Crazy Here…But Most of the Best People Are!

This Saturday, June 27, from 6 to 10 pm, the Hike Kidz Foundation and Jean’s Jewelers will co-host the Second ...

Commentary: Front Royal Showed Up, and Council Listened

That became the central question hanging over the entire room Monday night. Not whether people opposed data centers — that ...

Why I’m Voting for Ben Cline in 2026!

We’re seeing a lot of propaganda about how and why Democrats will take over in Washington this coming year, and ...

The Law is a Drawbridge

Are you in favor of free speech? Are you in favor of pornography? Are you in favor of the Internet? ...