Strasburg budget shows savings, raises utility rates

Strasburg utility customers could see higher bills beginning next month thanks to water and sewer projects spurred by strict health and environmental rules.

Christendom moves ahead on soccer fields

FRONT ROYAL - Christendom College plans to expand its soccer program by adding home games to its campus.

Council to revive water plant upgrade

FRONT ROYAL - Town Council may back down from its protest against federal water quality mandates.

Warren to lead failing VFD

FRONT ROYAL - Warren County took over the troubled Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Department after officials shut down the organization Tuesday.

Democrats switch 33rd District candidate after Myers drops out

The Democratic Party switched candidates for the 33rd House of Delegates District after longtime Republican Del. Joe May lost his re-election bid last week.

Public meetings

The following public meetings are scheduled this week: Shenandoah County The Tourism Council meets at noon Tuesday at the Woodstock Café. The Conservation Easement Authority meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the county government center. The board plans to: Hear...

Work moves ahead on Riverton substation

FRONT ROYAL - Riverton area residents should see an end to lengthy power outages.

Front Royal man nabbed in area heroin crackdown

A Front Royal man remains in jail on numerous drug and gun charges after his arrest in a large-scale operation this week.

Counties set ballots for November elections

The slates of candidates running in local elections appear set.

Developer proposes Blue Ridge Shadows expansion

FRONT ROYAL - The developer of Blue Ridge Shadows in Warren County wants to build more homes in the project and make most of the houses age-restricted.

Rescue kennel gets early green light

FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County planners this week endorsed a resident's plan to run a dog rescue operation out of her home.

Shenandoah County OKs roads plan

Shenandoah County leaders adopted a list of road projects that state officials say should see some funding in the near future.

Yates announces bid for 29th District

Larry Lamar Yates announced this week his plans to run for the 29th District seat on the Virginia House of Delegates.

Utility bills to rise for Mt. Jackson, Edinburg

Edinburg and Mount Jackson property owners can expect no change in their town tax bills.

Sherwood, May lose; Gilbert remains

Political newcomers defeated two of the region's veteran Republican Party delegates in primaries Tuesday, according to unofficial results.

Front Royal leaders aid library with funding boost

Samuels Public Library can open on Sundays thanks to Front Royal Town Council.

Middletown leaders fill council vacancy

MIDDLETOWN -- Middletown Town Council picked a new member Monday to fill a vacancy until an election in November.

Front Royal tree work hits next phase

Front Royal plans to move ahead next week on its project to replace trees downtown.

Public meetings: June 10-14

The following public meetings are scheduled this week:

Commonwealth could fund fire department study

WOODSTOCK - A state agency may help Shenandoah County study staffing in its fire and rescue department at no cost.

Warren County to wait for road work funds

Warren County shouldn't expect to see substantial state money for road projects until 2017.

County officials see Edinburg School

EDINBURG - Renovations to the old Edinburg School remain on track for an August opening.

Conservation group awards area projects

The Valley Conservation Council recently awarded several area projects that "exemplify development that respects local character, creates livable communities and conserves natural and cultural assets," according to a press release.

Gilbert declines Prince's debate challenge

A state delegate seeking the Republican Party nod in Tuesday's primary turned down a late debate challenge by his opponent this week.

Valley voters set to pick candidates in primary

Voters across the valley can choose in dual primaries on Tuesday who appears on the ballots in November.

Board OKs extra land for middle school

Warren County leaders took action to give a little extra room on the site for a new middle school.

Strasburg discusses size of town hall

Strasburg town staff and the Police Department may have found a way to solve their office-space crunch.

Town examines options for U.S. 11 path

A walking path to connect downtown Strasburg to the Food Lion on U.S. 11 progresses as the town studies design and accessibility needs.

Silek named as chair

The Valley Health System Board of Trustees Tuesday picked Front Royal attorney Joseph F. Silek Jr. as its chairman, according to a press release issued Tuesday evening.

Front Royal council protests federal water rules

Front Royal leaders took a stand this week against strict drinking water quality rules handed down by the federal government.

Public meetings

The following public meetings are scheduled this week:

Developer outlines plan of homes; donating land for school, parks

Papers filed with Front Royal show how a developer would use land it wants to have annexed by the town.

Issues remain with annexation proposal

FRONT ROYAL -- A developer's contributions to offset building on 604 acres of Warren County land being proposed for annexation by Front Royal still has some unresolved issues.

GOP picks McCool for commissioner race

The race for the Warren County commissioner of the revenue post may come down to a choice among two office co-workers and a local businessman.

Warren County GOP to pick candidate

Republican Party supporters in Warren County gather tonight to pick a candidate to run for the commissioner of the revenue post in November.

Grants could help Shenandoah County cover 911 system replacement costs

WOODSTOCK - Shenandoah County needs to replace its aging 911 system, to the tune of about $350,000, leaders learned Tuesday.

Front Royal OKs water, sewer increases

Front Royal residents and business owners can expect to see higher bills for some town services.

Shenandoah County board OKs farm protection

WOODSTOCK - Support greatly outweighed opposition to a family's hope to protect their Shenandoah County farm for future generations. The Board of Supervisors followed suit on Tuesday and approved the county's first conservation easement that involved the use of local money.

Land protection at issue with Hawkins easement

Shenandoah County leaders could take action Tuesday that would protect a longstanding family farm from future development.

Public meetings May 27-31

The following public meetings are scheduled this week: