Athey gets OK for 26th judicial circuit judgeship

Former legislator and Front Royal mayor Clifford L. "Clay" Athey, Jr. won his long-delayed approval to a judgeship in the 26th Judicial Circuit early Tuesday morning.

Fate of Warren GOP leadership goes to district officials

FRONT ROYAL -- Republican Party officials in Virginia could decide next month who leads the Warren County GOP committee.

More funding coming for child sex crime investigators

A campaign to get more funding to fight pedophiles in Virginia has proven successful. The General Assembly's two-year $85 billion budget calls for all of the funds collected through a special court fee to go into the Internet Crimes Against Children Fund, which pays for law enforcement positions on two task forces

Darr wins re-election as Front Royal mayor

Mayor Timothy Darr won a decisive victory Tuesday over Timothy Ratigan Sr. in a campaign in which Ratigan challenged Darr's style of leadership.

Boy Scout leader defends public speaker

WOODSTOCK -- Two young Boy Scouts who participated in a Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors' public hearing have nothing to apologize for, according to their scout leader.

Spicer tapped for Gainesboro seat

WINCHESTER -- The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has filled a vacancy with a candidate running for election to the panel in November.

Board seeking interim supervisor

WINCHESTER -- The Frederick County Board of Supervisors needs to appoint someone to represent the Gainesboro District following the resignation of Gary Dove.