The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and 29 of the 31 Appalachian Trail maintaining clubs have requested the federal government close the trail until April 30 to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

FRONT ROYAL – The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the special grand jury investigating alleged embezzlement within the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority being granted a six-month extension, Prosecutor Michael Parker states in an email.

High winds caused a power line to short and spark a fire that burned a wooded area and destroyed a trailer home Monday, Warren County officials determined.

Warren County Public Schools has made some changes to its meal distribution program.

FRONT ROYAL – Practicing proper social distancing, the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority conducted a virtual meeting Friday in which various resolutions were approved on tasks that have been in the making for months.

The Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging Wheels has prepared its clients in case COVID-19 forces the cancellation of the Meals on Wheels program.

As of Thursday afternoon, the Virginia Department of Health reported that 6,189 people have been tested for COVID-19, 460 cases have returned positive and 65 people have been hospitalized by the virus. A total of 13 people have died.

Warren County School officials say the modular units recently delivered to A.S. Rhodes Elementary School will be used.

FRONT ROYAL – The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved Sheriff Mark Butler’s request to fund the hiring of a lieutenant who will focus on special investigations, internal affairs and obtaining accreditation.

FRONT ROYAL – In response to public inquiries regarding the local government’s preparation for the COVID-19 emergency, Warren County recently issued a letter to citizens stating that the county “can only be as prepared as its citizens are.”

Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane announced Tuesday that high school seniors who were on track to earn a diploma later this spring will be able to graduate, despite the closure of schools for the remainder of the year.

FRONT ROYAL – The Board of Supervisors during a special Tuesday meeting unanimously voted to advertise the county’s budget and tax rates containing no increases.

The Board of Supervisors for Shenandoah and Warren counties meet today as scheduled but the public cannot attend in person.

FRONT ROYAL – A Sunday fire resulted in $220,000 of estimated damages to a High Knob home and rendered it uninhabitable, according to a Warren County Fire and Rescue news release.

This week’s weather forecast calls for clearer skies and warmer temperatures, according to the latest information from meteorologists.

The Departments of Social Services in Shenandoah and Warren counties continue to operate despite closing their doors to the public.

FRONT ROYAL – The Board of Supervisors last week tabled potential funding for a Warren County Fire and Rescue training facility until the county’s overall budget picture becomes clearer.

FRONT ROYAL – A driver was flown to the Fairfax INOVA Trauma Center after an early Sunday morning single-vehicle wreck, according to a Warren County Fire and Rescue news release.

FRONT ROYAL – Two people within the Lord Fairfax Health District - which includes Shenandoah, Page, Clarke, Frederick and Warren counties - have tested positive for COVID-19.

FRONT ROYAL – Amid COV19-worries, it was announced Sunday that the Warren County Government Center and Front Royal Town Hall will be closed to citizens.

Virginia’s Standard of Learning testing is likely to be canceled this year after the U.S. Department of Education said Friday that it would waive mandatory testing requirements.

FRONT ROYAL – The Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority is considering a backup plan in its efforts to sell the former Stokes Mart at 506 E. Main St.

FRONT ROYAL – Beginning Tuesday, Warren County Public Schools will expand its food distribution program.

Warren County Interim Superintendent Melody Sheppard announced Wednesday at a Warren County School Board meeting that the school division will close through April 13, with students returning April 14.

After prosecutors proved to a judge in Warren County General District court they had probable cause to move forward with a malicious wounding case, a grand jury handed up indictments for George Lee Good, 28, and April Marie Wright, 41, earlier this month.

The spread of COVID-19 continues to impact local colleges, forcing the cancellation of commencement ceremonies for Virginia's 23 community colleges.

FRONT ROYAL – As fears of COVID-19 continue sweeping the nation, the Front Royal Town Council’s weekly Monday meeting was canceled while the Front Royal-Warren County Visitors Center has closed for an undetermined timeframe.

FRONT ROYAL — Doug Stanley will learn today whether he will continue working as county administrator, a position he has held since 2000.

Samuels Public Library in Front Royal on Friday announced that its director, Harold A. Hayes, has tendered his resignation.

FRONT ROYAL – Warren County School Board members on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposed $62.2 million budget for fiscal year 2020-2021.

FRONT ROYAL – The budget that County Administrator Doug Stanley presented to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday includes $406,028 of funding for the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority.