Jenspiration
Thermal Shelter of Front Royal opens
Front Royal, VA – February 24, Thermal Shelter of Front Royal opening night took place at the New Hope Bible Church. Homeless Liaison for Front Royal, Kathy Leonard reports, “We had a fairly smooth start this weekend. We were able to serve 5 people so far, which I think is a good start.”
The shelter will be open for the next 4 weeks every night starting at 7pm. A shuttle van will be picking up guests behind St. Luke at 6:30pm. A hot meal will be served in the evening, breakfast, and a bagged lunch will be sent with the guests in time for shuttle drop off again back at St. Luke parking lot.
“We have some awesome night managers, volunteers, and the community support has been overwhelming,” Leonard explains. Since it was determined a paid night manager position was the best option, there is still a need for financial support. Donations can be made at https://nhbc.breezechms.com/form/da4b8a. Thank you!
Stay current on announcements at the Thermal Shelter of Front Royal group page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/622818811221703
Planning committee: Kathy Leonard (Homeless Liaison for Front Royal), Vicki Davies (St Luke), Michelle Smeltzer (House of Hope), Pam Williams (The Potter’s House), Roni Evans, Margie Chiveral, and Tom Howarth.
Town Council Finishes Retreat, Considers Memorandum of Understanding with Smithsonian for Water Conservation
Spanberger Amends, Signs Sweeping Gun Legislation Reshaping Virginia’s Firearm Laws
Governor Pitches Amendments to Prescription Drug Affordability Board Bill That Some Say ‘Nullify’ It
Debate Continues Over Tax Rate as Supervisor Offers New Option
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Eastern Fence Lizard
Joyce Henderson Banks (1941 – 2026)
Accountability Before Adjustment
Supreme Court Ruling Revives Debate Over Conversion Therapy Bans, Including in Virginia
Growing Pains: Rising Diesel, Fertilizer Costs Spurred by Iran War Impact Virginia Farmers
Virginia, Other States Make It Easier for Physician Assistants to Practice
Working Part-Time After Retirement: For the Paycheck — and the Fun
Compressed Air Safety: Why 30 PSI Is the Limit for Cleaning
ORDER OF PUBLICATION: In the Circuit Court for Warren County, Virginia
Local NAACP Recalls Segregated Criser High/Elementary School During ‘Learn From the Past for a Better Future’ Event
Virginia Revenues Top Forecast, But Economic Concerns Remain
Governor Clarifies: Proposed Tax Changes Never Became Law
Driver Runs After Crash, Caught by Police Moments Later
Debate Continues Over Tax Rate as Supervisor Offers New Option
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 4/13/2026
Spanberger Joins Other Governors in Push for PJM to Prioritize Ratepayer Protections
Cannabis Testing Challenges Persist as Virginia Retail Market Nears
Quick Quiz on Tooth Decay
The Fat Facts: Busting Common Food Myths
Importance of Chiles v. Salazar and the Protection of Free Speech