Letters to the Editor
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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? ...
State Code Allows Front Royal and Warren County to Ban Data Centers
When it comes to data centers in Front Royal and Warren County—one of the hottest topics in local politics at ...
Commentary: Before Clicking “Buy Now,” Think About Who Supports Your Community
Every small town depends on people willing to give back. Local businesses sponsor youth sports teams, donate to school fundraisers, ...
Data Centers Aren’t the Only Big Decision Facing Warren County
Lately, nearly every public hearing and community meeting includes passionate discussion about data centers and land use. These are important ...
Supporting Law Enforcement Without Sacrificing Privacy
First off, I love Warren County. I grew up in many places over my lifetime with the kind of people ...
Good, Bad and Ugly
Opinions on data centers often vary, but one point is clear: as demand for instant digital communication continues to grow, ...
National Parks Shouldn’t Be Political Billboards
This past weekend, I visited the Antietam Battlefield. It is a place of beauty, history, and deep reflection. While there ...
Protecting the Valley: Lessons from Prince William County’s Data Center Boom
I am from Prince William County and have seen what data centers can do to a community. As Warren County ...
Commentary: The Exemption Virginia Can’t Price and Won’t Stop
Virginia gave data centers a $928 million tax break in a single fiscal year, 2023, and the General Assembly cannot ...
From Service to Long-Term Health Risks: Reflecting on Warren County Veterans This Military Appreciation Month
Fundamentally, military service shapes lives long after active duty ends. While troops willingly accept the immediate risks associated with their ...
Commentary: What Virginians’ and Americans’ D-Day Sacrifices Teach Us About Our Country Now
NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY, COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE- Richard Powhatan Hall’s grave sits nine rows into the vast final resting place of 9,400 ...
When Community Comes Down to a Bench
A few weeks ago, during the “Royal Visit,” there was plenty of flag-waving and plenty of talk about patriotism and ...
Residents Deserve Clear Answers on Rising Costs
To the Editor: Like many Warren County residents, I am concerned about the rising cost of living in our community ...
Commentary: Americans Should Not Have to Pay the World’s Highest Drug Prices
Americans have been paying too much for prescription drugs for too long, and the rest of the developed world has ...
Commentary: Virginia Should Seriously Consider Eliminating the State Income Tax
Virginia’s elected leaders should take a serious look at joining the states that do not tax personal income. This is ...
Loss of Decorum and Common Courtesy
What I expected to be a routine Warren County Planning Commission meeting changed quickly when I entered the chamber and ...
Commentary: The Sheer Waste of Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum Staggers the Conscience
Friday’s unprecedented Virginia Supreme Court decision that nullified a Democratic-led statewide referendum for an extraordinary, brazenly partisan, mid-decade reapportionment should ...
Commentary: Spanberger’s Data Center Position is the Test of Her Affordability Message
On April 27, while Gov. Abigail Spanberger was in Roanoke signing twelve bipartisan workforce bills at her hundred-day mark, a ...
An Open Letter of Gratitude to the Teachers in Warren County, Virginia
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the nation, with Tuesday, May 5th, recognized as National Teacher Appreciation Day. As ...
These Times They Are a Changing
Many years ago, this was a hit song that described the social changes influencing our lives, written by Bob Dylan ...
The Destruction of Warren County
The other day, I saw, for the first time, off Happy Creek Road, where all the trees have been cut ...
Preserve Warren County: Standing for Our Land, Our Voice, Our Future
Preserve Warren County is a group of concerned citizens united for the betterment of our community and working to create ...
Request for Removal of County Treasurer
Letter delivered to County Administrator. April 23, 2026 Mr. J. David Martin Intern County Administrator Request for Removal of County ...
