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A View from the Cheap SeatsSaturday, July 5, 2008 Sheriff announces staff promotions FRONT ROYAL — Two Warren County Sheriff's Office staff members are moving up in the ranks. Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron has announced the promotion of Capt. Norman Shiflett, a 25-year veteran with the department, to major and second in command of all department operations. Saturday, July 5, 2008 Man gets six years for committing sex crimes against child FRONT ROYAL — A Strasburg man will spend six years in prison for sexual crimes against a child stemming from an October 1999 incident. Thursday, July 3, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Maj. Billy Lane Chapman hung up his badge Monday after 31 years with the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Thursday, July 3, 2008 Committee charged with projecting northern valley's future water needs A committee hopes to find out how much water the Northern Shenandoah Valley will need over the next 30 years.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
BENTONVILLE — Shenandoah River State Park is undergoing some improvements, including a new boardwalk, campground and visitors center. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Poll: Residents prefer 'ice cream man' for vacant council post FRONT ROYAL — Evidently, driving an ice cream truck has its advantages. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Town Council increases fees for returned checks FRONT ROYAL — From now on, those who write checks to the town with insufficient funds in their bank accounts will incur a higher fee. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Town is no longer defendant in lawsuit FRONT ROYAL — The town of Front Royal is no longer a defendant in a lawsuit over the relocation of Mary's Shady Lane. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Judge says zoning board erred in granting height variance FRONT ROYAL — A Warren County Circuit Court judge ruled Monday that the Front Royal Board of Zoning Appeals erred more than two years ago when it granted a height variance to the Afton Inn. Monday, June 30, 2008 Airport board seeks to expand FRONT ROYAL — The Warren County Airport Commission hopes adding more members will make it easier to get the panel's business done. Monday, June 30, 2008 Riverkeeper to throw party to celebrate the Shenandoah BENTONVILLE — Shenandoah Riverkeeper Jeff Kelble is throwing a party in an effort to bring people back to the Shenandoah River. Saturday, June 28, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — With gas prices soaring and the economy in a slump, more and more people are choosing to stay close to home when they have time off from work rather than taking expensive vacations. Saturday, June 28, 2008 Attorney: Front Royal not under tight deadline to fill Tewalt's seat FRONT ROYAL — The new Town Council that takes office on Tuesday can breathe a little easier when it comes to filling the vacancy created with the election of Councilman Eugene R. Tewalt as mayor. Saturday, June 28, 2008 W.Va. man placed on probation for heroin possession FRONT ROYAL — A West Virginia man has been placed on two years of probation for a drug charge stemming from a February offense. Friday, June 27, 2008 EDA director hopes to improve image FRONT ROYAL — Jennifer McDonald, the new executive director of the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority, says her main goal is to create a more positive perception of the organization within the community. Friday, June 27, 2008 Counties consider joint bid for assessments A number of Northern Shenandoah Valley localities are considering jointly bidding for a firm to perform real estate reassessments. Friday, June 27, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Reading during the summer is important. Friday, June 27, 2008 Tentative Timeline Pupils should plan to meet at the stop nearest them. Below is a tentative schedule of when and where the book van will be. The van will run on Tuesdays through Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If it rains on Tuesday, the van will run on Wednesday. Friday, June 27, 2008 Norfolk Southern expansion kicks off FRONT ROYAL — A railroad company has begun its project to expand 15 miles of tracks in Warren County. Thursday, June 26, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Felony drug charges are pending against five town residents arrested during three simultaneous raids by the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force. Thursday, June 26, 2008 Money taken during break-in of eatery FRONT ROYAL — The Villa Giuseppe Italian Restaurant on John Marshall Highway was broken into between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. "Someone entered through the rear door of the structure," said Front Royal police investigator David Fogle. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Radio host misses Warren court date FRONT ROYAL — A former local radio talk show host continued his trend of not showing up for court dates by failing to appear Tuesday in Warren County General District Court. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Death of toddler devastates residents FRONT ROYAL — Residents of Poplar Road in Warren County remain in shock over the weekend drowning of a 2-year-old girl whose family was moving into the neighborhood. Tuesday, June 24, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — James M. Eastham retired his gavel Monday as his second two-year term as mayor came to a close. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Council corrects errors in provisions of zoning ordinance FRONT ROYAL — The Town Council corrected a few "arguably minor errors" among the floodplain provisions of the zoning ordinance on Monday. Monday, June 23, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Construction of a new bridge over Overall Run on U.S. 340 at the Page-Warren county line is scheduled to be complete by Oct. 31. Saturday, June 21, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — John Feehan, chairman of the board of directors of Blue Ridge Opportunities, says being honored by the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce as the nonprofit of year is "a shot in the arm." Saturday, June 21, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — State transportation officials are exploring ways to replace the bridge on U.S. 340-522 north of Front Royal that crosses the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Saturday, June 21, 2008 Saturday, June 21, 2008 Supervisors want EDAto pay for legal aid or cut case load FRONT ROYAL — Warren County officials are pondering how to lessen the load of legal work the county attorney performs for the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority. Friday, June 20, 2008 Warren schools trimming down summer workweek FRONT ROYAL — Warren County Public Schools is cutting its workweek back to four days during the summer in an effort to save on energy costs. Friday, June 20, 2008 Man arrested after disregarding sign FRONT ROYAL — A Front Royal man was arrested Wednesday after failing to obey a highway sign, according to a press release issued by the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Brad Pugh attempted to stop the 1998 red Cadillac in the area of 15th Street and Virginia Avenue, but the driver failed to stop. After a short pursuit, the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot before being apprehended. Thursday, June 19, 2008 Board asks for supervisors' input on school FRONT ROYAL — The Warren County School Board wants input from the Board of Supervisors on the future of Warren County Middle School. Thursday, June 19, 2008 More waterways experience fish kills like those in Shenandoah More waterways in the state are experiencing fish kills similar to those that have plagued the Shenandoah River since 2004. Wednesday, June 18, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Chase Grove hopes his education at Randolph-Macon Academy will take him to new heights — literally. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Planners want land to remain untouched FRONT ROYAL — Warren County planners don't want land behind Crooked Run Shopping Center to be developed until existing developments on U.S. 340-522 can be built out. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Va. DEQ releases water quality report The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has found additional streams and rivers in the Northern Shenandoah Valley that have poor water quality. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Second vehicle plows into 7-Eleven FRONT ROYAL — A vehicle struck the 7-Eleven at the corner of Sixth Street and North Royal Avenue on Sunday for the second time in little more than a week. Monday, June 16, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Of all the advantages to being a high school senior, pushing around baby-faced freshmen always seems to be met with particular eagerness. Monday, June 16, 2008 Front Royal man made child porn A Front Royal man faces life in prison after admitting in U.S. District Court on Friday that he made and shared child pornography as part of a child pornography ring. Monday, June 16, 2008 Light rain can't halt 200-acre forest fire Firefighters were still struggling to contain a roughly 200-acre forest fire on the northern end of Massanutten Mountain on Sunday. The fire, which has spread to roughly 200-acres, started on Tuesday and was likely started by a lightning strike, according to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service. Monday, June 16, 2008 Housing added as Roadmap initiative FRONT ROYAL — The Warren County Economic Development Authority has added work-force housing as the ninth initiative in its Future Community Roadmap as the second year of its implementation begins. Saturday, June 14, 2008 Radio host is again a no-show in court; lawyer brings note WINCHESTER — A former Front Royal radio talk show host failed to show up for sentencing on an embezzlement charge in Frederick County Circuit Court for a third time on Friday, with his attorney instead giving the judge and prosecutor a doctor's note. Saturday, June 14, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — This school year was one of transition and change for the first class of graduating seniors from the new Warren County High School. So at the culmination of that year, in the ceremony meant to commemorate their years of hard work, the students let their hair down. Saturday, June 14, 2008 Front Royal Town Council backs move to revamp EDA FRONT ROYAL — The Town Council has endorsed a resolution that would revamp the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority. Friday, June 13, 2008 Failed development looks to downsize FRONT ROYAL — Former Supervisor Ron Llewellyn will try to build a 53-home subdivision off Catlett Mountain Road after efforts to build a 150-unit development failed. Friday, June 13, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — The president of the House of Hope board of directors believes divine intervention may help the men's homeless shelter come into compliance with town code. Thursday, June 12, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Opponents of Wal-Mart's efforts to build a store off Strasburg Road several years ago argued that a "win-win" situation for the community and the retailer would be for Wal-Mart to locate north of Interstate 66 to protect the pastoral vista near the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Thursday, June 12, 2008 Developer remains on the hook for utility fees FRONT ROYAL — While a judge has denied a developer's motion to be released from a $4,000-per-home utility hookup fee for a Warren County development, the lawsuit over the levy continues. Thursday, June 12, 2008 Country stores could get restaurant option FRONT ROYAL — Warren County planners have recommended a new regulation that would allow country stores to offer limited food service. Wednesday, June 11, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — The executive director of the House of Hope men's homeless shelter said there may be a positive side to the recent dismissal of three residents. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Developer, Warren await utility fee decision FRONT ROYAL — A national homebuilder and Warren County are waiting for a Circuit Court judge to weigh in on their battle over a $4,000-per-home utility hookup fee. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Front Royal to support corridor agreement FRONT ROYAL — The Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve a resolution to support Warren County should the U.S. 340-522 corridor agreement face a legal challenge. Tuesday, June 10, 2008
BENTONVILLE — "I got one," Mary McLaughlin exclaimed last week as she put another piece in a 24,000-piece puzzle she and Joe Roberts are working on in her Browntown basement. Saturday, June 7, 2008
BENTONVILLE — A Friday afternoon fire destroyed a home on Buck Mountain Road, displacing a family of seven. Warren County Fire and Rescue Chief Richard E. Mabie said flames the single-story, three-bedroom rancher was engulfed in flames when emergency personnel arrived. Saturday, June 7, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Blue Ridge Hospice is expanding its services in Warren County with a new office in town. Saturday, June 7, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Some area residents say that one of Front Royal's main attractions is a place they would rather avoid. Friday, June 6, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — "Sobriety checkpoint ahead" read a bright orange sign in a Warren County High School parking lot Thursday morning. Friday, June 6, 2008 No-show blamed on panic attacks WINCHESTER — The attorney for a former radio talk show host suggested that his client may be having panic attacks when the man failed to appear for sentencing in Frederick County Circuit Court on Thursday. |
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