Va. budget likely ends hopes for regional jail

With the General Assembly not guaranteeing state reimbursement for construction costs, Shenandoah County will likely pull out of a plan to develop a regional jail, County Administrator Vince Poling said.

Mayor to decide on members for panel

FRONT ROYAL -- Mayor Eugene R. Tewalt announced Monday that he will select a "blue ribbon citizens committee" to come up with budget recommendations.

Woman jailed for drug conspiracy

FRONT ROYAL -- A local woman must serve more than four years in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine in 2008.

Candidates for council weigh in as Front Royal re-advertises tax rates

FRONT ROYAL -- The quartet of challengers in the May 4 Town Council election are watching with keen interest as the panel wrestles with proposed tax hikes to help close a $1.2-million hole in the fiscal 2011 budget.

Traffic stop brings indictments

FRONT ROYAL -- A Strasburg man has been indicted on drug and assault charges after he allegedly attacked two deputies during a routine traffic stop in September.

'Free Spin' ban passes

FRONT ROYAL -- A Northern Shenandoah Valley delegate's bill banning "free spin" gambling machines in Virginia has passed both chambers of the General Assembly unanimously and now awaits the governor's signature.

Athey statement critical of Parker vote abstention

FRONT ROYAL -- In announcing passage of his bill to fill local government vacancies by special election, Del. Clifford L. "Clay" Athey Jr. appears to be critical of Councilman N. Shae Parker's recent abstention regarding a vote to raise town taxes.

New state budget, retirement program may thwart job cuts

FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County Public Schools might ward off devastating staff cuts for 2010-11 with the help of a revised state budget and the use of an early retirement incentive program for eligible employees.

College named in group's top 10 list

FRONT ROYAL -- A national youth group has named Christendom College among its list of top 10 conservative colleges.

Front Royal to re-advertise tax rate increases

FRONT ROYAL -- The question of whether the Town Council will increase the real estate and personal property tax rates is not quite over.