Opinion
Glenn Wood: The Dedicated Choice for a Thriving Front Royal
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside Glenn Wood. This man is committed to his community, ...
Warren County Educators Sing Praises of Dr. Kristen Pence’s School Board Tenure
We are writing this letter to express our gratitude to Dr. Kristen Pence, who has served on the Warren County ...
A Strong Endorsement for Tom McFadden, Jr. from Christendom College Team
We 100% support Tom McFadden, Jr, as the next Shenandoah District School Board member. We believe that not only does ...
History of American Political Parties, Part IV: The First American Party System
While political parties officially started under the George Washington administration with the introduction of Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan, they really ...
Reassessments by Children?
On October 17, 2023, the Warren County Board of Supervisors approved a reassessment contract with Cowan Services, LLC. It was ...
Sheriff Mark Butler: Vision, Passion, and Unparalleled Achievement
I wanted to take this opportunity to explain why I support Sheriff Mark Butler for another term as Sheriff of ...
From One Conservative to Another: Ralph Waller’s Ringing Endorsement of Nicole Wanzer
I am writing to express my endorsement of Nicole Wanzer as a North River Board of Supervisors candidate. As a ...
VIEWPOINT: Let’s be Perfectly Clear
Israel is (the Jews are) the victim (as usual), and Hamas is the oppressor (attacker, ambusher, butcher, inhuman monster… you ...
Parent Advocates for Change in Warren County Schools, Endorses Tom McFadden for School Board
My name is Tyler Wright. Many of you may know me from my social media campaign for change in Warren ...
Connie Marshner: A Visionary Leader for Front Royal Town Council
I am delighted to endorse Connie Marshner for a Front Royal Town Council seat this November 7. As a member of ...
Amber Mabie: The Choice for Shenandoah District School Board
Let’s talk straight up concerning the Shenandoah District school board race. The two candidates running come from similar but different ...
Is This What Virginia Wants?
In his monthly reports, Ben Cline rarely passes an opportunity to kick the other party. Some call it political. But ...
Aldean Might Be Proud to Be An Okie From Muskogee
New songs stirring the pot and getting people worked up is nothing new, but ever so often, a song comes ...
Honoring Our Community Legacy: The Raymond E. Santmyers Youth Center
I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that Reaching Out Now was interested in operating the Raymond E. Santmyers Youth ...
Former Professional Associate Endorses Cline for Sheriff
I am writing to show my support for Crystal Cline for Sheriff. I have known Crystal for 20+ years. I ...
Standing Strong with Sheriff Mark Butler: A Testimony of Integrity
I have known Sheriff Mark Butler for approximately 25 years and have worked alongside him for many of those years. ...
School Board Vice-Chair Rinaldi Endorses Kristen Pence on Leadership Qualities
I have served with Kristen Pence for 3 ½ years on the Warren County School Board. During that time, I ...
Retired State Trooper endorses Cline for Sheriff
I have known Crystal Cline for nearly two decades and consider her, without a doubt, to be the most qualified ...
Retired WCPS Employee Endorses Amber Mabie: A Trusted Voice for Shenandoah District School Board
As a retired Warren County School Board employee with 44 years of service, I have been so surprised and shocked ...
Warren County’s 100-Foot Airbnb Setback: A Necessary Regulation Undermined by Waivers?
I attended Tuesday night’s Warren County Board of Supervisors working session, where Short Term Tourist Rentals were discussed. There were ...
Box 13 and Fraudulent Elections
Once again, news coverage is swamped with allegations of Trump’s criminal activities. This time, he is accused of trying to ...
VIEWPOINT: John “Peter” Muhlenberg – One of Virginia’s Finest
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21) October is our opportunity to celebrate and ...
Dominion Ridge Academy Reaffirms Ethos Amidst False Letter Circulation
It has come to our attention that a letter bearing the former logo, name, and address of Dominion Ridge Academy ...
Fact Checking Sheriff Butler
On September 13, 2023, Sheriff Mark Butler sat down with Mike McCool in a “Meet the Candidate” interview titled ‘Sheriff ...
Leslie Mathews: A Beacon of Hope for Real Change in Warren County Education
As many of us have learned in recent years, what happens at our local School Board is as important as ...
A Life of Leadership: Crystal Cline’s Path from Sports Star to Sheriff Candidate
Crystal Wilson Cline is a well-known member of the Front Royal Police Department and is currently running for the top ...
VIEWPOINT: Is the U.S. Constitution Meaningful to You?
What does the Constitution mean to you? September 17 has come and gone, with minimal celebration of Constitution Day, which ...
Crystal Cline will Restore Confidence and Credibility as the Warren County Sheriff
I want to provide my strongest possible endorsement of Crystal Cline for Sheriff of Warren County. She is clearly the ...
To Marry or Not to Marry: the Discontents of Having a Civilization
The Royal Examiner ran a piece with the tweedle-dee/tweedle-dum title: “To Marry or not to Marry: the Modern Dilemma”. ...
Samuels Public Library Open Letter to the Community
This week, the Samuels Library Board of Trustees and the Warren County Board of Supervisors were able to reach a ...