The Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority met Friday and discussed development of the former Avtex site and other matters.
The Front Royal Town Council gave the greenlight to its first short-term rental permit.
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Normally on a sunny summer day, local honeybees would be flying around gathering pollen to make honey.
A Shenandoah County man remains in jail after being accused of trying to kill two sheriff’s deputies on Friday.
A federal judge put off Jennifer R. McDonald’s criminal trial on fraud, money laundering and identity theft charges until next year.
Voters in Front Royal can expect a short list of candidates running for seats on the Town Council in November.
STRASBURG — In an effort to preserve a local seafood spot, Gina McDonald and James Ruff have taken over Crabby Maggie’s Seafood Restaurant in Strasburg.
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FRONT ROYAL — Alan Fox says he doesn’t remember the Dec. 17 vehicle collision that nearly killed him.
FRONT ROYAL —The former Christendom College professor accused of committing sex crimes against a child avoided jail time Friday by pleading guilty to lesser charges.
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A Front Royal community plans to hold an event on Saturday to dedicate the naming of a street after George E. Banks — the town’s first Black councilman and then mayor.
A federal court dismissed a former Front Royal clerk’s sexualaharassment lawsuit against the town on Wednesday after parties reached a deal.
A judge dismissed a pilot’s lawsuit against the former manager of the Front Royal-Warren County Airport on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Warren Memorial Hospital will celebrate the first anniversary on its new campus at 351 Valley Health Way in Front Royal with a day of community events.
The COVID-19 vaccine recently approved for children as young as 6 months is on order and should be available in doctors’ office and at health departments shortly, local health officials said Tuesday.
FRONT ROYAL — Warren County Public Schools students could eat for free again next year even after the current federal program providing free meals ends this summer.
WOODSTOCK — Members of the Shenandoah County Tourism Council said event attendance and visitors to the county’s towns seem to be up in recent months.
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Stores and organizations around the country have seen a shortage of baby formula in recent weeks, but shipments are still making it to the region and local donations are available.
The Warren County School Board buckled under pressure from the Board of Supervisors and cut one-time bonuses due to employees who resigned and will not be with the division next year.
FRONT ROYAL — The Warren County School Board approved a revised spending plan for next year reflecting new state funding numbers.
Front Royal plans to restore native plants along Happy Creek this summer.
Warren County leaders showed no support Tuesday for the School Board’s plan to give bonuses to its employees.
Warren County officials tried Tuesday to clear up any misinformation spread in the community about a sanitary district.
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The Front Royal Town Council agreed on Monday to pay $150,000 in legal fees to its self-insurance carrier related to undisclosed litigation.
The Front Royal Town Council debated bylaws for the new Economic Development Authority board at a work session on Monday.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors typically renews government contracts without discussion.
Warren County is continuing to increase its presence at the local airport by hiring employees to oversee operations.
A judge recently ruled against an airplane pilot who claimed a former Front Royal Warren County Airport manager violated a contract and then defamed him.
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A housing project on the table in Warren County could bring more traffic to the Reliance area.
The Warren County Planning Commission during its Wednesday meeting delayed voting on a zoning change that would allow data centers in industrial areas.
The head of Warren County Public Schools briefed the Board of Supervisors on building security and safety Tuesday.
Warren County may soon add poultry slaughterhouses to the list of allowable agricultural uses.
WINCHESTER — Valley Health recently awarded 14 nurses from Winchester Medical Center for achieving excellence in their field.
Diagnosed with ALS in 2014, Winchester resident Mark Cohan is planning a trip to Florida in June to visit his mother as part of an adventure he received from the nonprofit Team Gleason.
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Warren County has extended the deadline for real estate owners to pay their tax bills.
Phil "P.M." Fravel, a local historian and curator of the American Military Heritage Museum at 811 Fairfax Pike (Va. 277), Stephens City, will host a special museum presentation and display focused on U.S. military activity over the years.
WINCHESTER — Caregivers and other volunteers are often so giving that they forget to take care of themselves, leading to burnout and compassion fatigue.
Warren County and Front Royal may soon change zoning rules to open the door to an untapped industry - data centers.
Warren County mailed personal property tax bills this week and some vehicle owners may not like what they see.
The Warren County School Board heard on Wednesday about the division’s ongoing efforts to keep students and staff safe.
Warren County Public Schools plans to switch back to Anthem The Local Choice as its health insurance provider.
FRONT ROYAL — The Rappahannock-Shenandoah-Warren Regional Jail unanimously adopted a $16.3 million fiscal year 2022-23 budget last week.
The Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority claims the town reneged on cost-sharing deals for several projects.
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STEPHENS CITY — Live music, history tours, fireworks and a parade were among the many activities that drew over 1,500 people to the Newtown Heritage Festival in Stephens City over the weekend.
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MOUNT JACKSON — Berlin Allen was 17 years old when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps shortly before the U.S. entered World War II.
The Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority reached a deal with another co-defendant named in its lawsuit against its former executive director.
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