Kickoff Labor Day Weekend at the 2nd Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® HoneyCar BBQ & Brews event
VDOT: Warren County Traffic alert for July 25 – 29, 2022
Scams against the elderly cost seniors over $3 billion annually, tips to keep seniors safe
First day of $11-million EDA vs. ‘Curt’ Tran civil liability trial concludes
Lambert found liable to EDA for $183,562 in compensatory and punitive damages
Rotary gets the lowdown on plans for downtown Front Royal from Vice-Mayor Cockrell
Despite opposition from FREDA chairman Novak, Town Planning Commission forwards adjusted Data Center proposal
Under-strength County Planning Commission approves tourist rentals and votes to deny sports center permit
Consideration of downtown walking mall concept kicks off during Town Council work session
Warren County Board of Supervisors work session covers County pay structure, salary incentives, e-packets, new skydiving biz
Town Talk: A conversation with Joanna Naccash, Laura Clark and Susan Schwartz – St. John’s Drama Club
Town Talk: A conversation with Robbie Boyer, Director of Public Works – Front Royal paving projects; job opportunities
Town Talk: A conversation with Taffy Mabe and Ellie Seiders, Senior Moments at Grace Fellowship
Town Talk: A conversation with Lt. Robbie Seal and Sgt Terry Fritts – Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Town Talk: A conversation with Cornelia and Stephanie Banks – George Banks Blvd Day
Hometown Faces: Meet Scott Reid
Hometown Faces: Meet Suzanne Silek
Hometown Faces: Meet John Marlow
Hometown Faces: Meet Harry Bowen – soon to be 100
WATCH: Faces of Our Valley – Selah Theatre Project, Glory Bea!
Local Republican James Bergida enters race for Virginia Senate District 1
Meet the Candidates: Delores R. Oates, Virginia House of Delegates, District 31
Meet the Candidates: Merritt Hale, US Congress, 6th District
Lance Allen announces candidacy for Virginia’s First Senate District
Meet the Candidates: Robert Hupman announces for Virginia Senate seat in new District 1
Kickoff Labor Day Weekend at the 2nd Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® HoneyCar BBQ & Brews event
Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of August
Samuels Public Library Adult Programming events for August
Refuse To Be A Victim® program teaches the tips and techniques you need to be alerted to dangerous situations
Opera returns to Front Royal, Thursday, July 21
First day of $11-million EDA vs. ‘Curt’ Tran civil liability trial concludes
Lambert found liable to EDA for $183,562 in compensatory and punitive damages
RSW Regional Jail now utilizing new body scanner
Suspect hits/damages FCSO cruisers during pursuit
Warren County Grand Jury of July 12, 2022 indictments
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 7/18/2022
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 7/11/2022
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 7/4/2022
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 6/27/2022
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 6/13/2022
Legal Notice: Hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection
EDA: Request for Qualifications for the provision of debt collection legal services
EDA: Invitation to bid; roof replacement
Special Commissioners Sale Saturday, October 5, 2019: Two adjoining tracts 42 & 41 acres
Town Notice: Road closure – North Commerce Avenue, 6th Street to Royal Avenue; paving continues
Town Notice: Road closure – North Royal Avenue and 6th Street
Town Notice: Paving on North Royal starts July 18
Town Notice: Planning Commission vacancy
Town Notice: Water Quality Annual Report 2021
First day of $11-million EDA vs. ‘Curt’ Tran civil liability trial concludes
Lambert found liable to EDA for $183,562 in compensatory and punitive damages
EDA vs. William Lambert civil claim expected to go to jury mid-day Wednesday
EDA counsel accuses Tran/ITFederal defense of withholding requested documents – But motion for immediate production of missing material denied
Bankruptcy filing cancels EDA versus Samuel North civil liability case
First day of $11-million EDA vs. ‘Curt’ Tran civil liability trial concludes
EDA counsel accuses Tran/ITFederal defense of withholding requested documents – But motion for immediate production of missing material denied
Judge takes dueling evidentiary objections ‘under advisement’ in EDA vs. ‘Curt’ Tran/ITFederal civil case and counterclaim
Little civil consequence of more criminal prosecution delays in EDA case
County Supervisors change November meeting date – stay mum on Closed Session EDA litigation discussion
Chamber welcomes Garcia & Gavino to Front Royal
Local Senior Center reopens with new location and new name
Quality Title moves to a new home in Front Royal
Grand re-opening & ribbon cutting at Royal Cinemas
NextHome Realty Select re-opens office in Front Royal
Warner, Kaine, Wexton, Beyer, Connolly press Biden to raise the detention of Virginian Asim Ghafoor with Emirati government
Senators introduce reforms to the Electoral Count Act of 1887
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline – July 7, 2022
Warner & Kaine announce over $50 million in federal funding for Virginia airports
Warner, Rubio callfor investigation into TikTok in light of new revelations about Chinese Communist Party’s potential access to U.S. data
Shenandoah Area Council rededicates Camp Rock Enon Scout Reservations in honor of longtime Council supporters
Suspect hits/damages FCSO cruisers during pursuit
Port of Virginia sets new fiscal year volume record, processes 3.7M TEUs in fiscal 2022
Laurel Ridge receives two Military Friendly designations
Celebrate smart, safe & sober this July 4 holiday weekend
Governor Glenn Youngkin announces largest unemployment rate drop in a year, 7,500 fewer Virginians unemployed in the month of June
Virginia General Fund finishes the fiscal year 2022 with surplus of nearly $2 billion
Governor Glenn Youngkin announces updated COVID-19 quarantine guidance for early childhood education
Port of Virginia sets new fiscal year volume record, processes 3.7M TEUs in fiscal 2022
Virginia companies expand into global markets with Commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program
Rescheduled: Front Royal Cardinals vs Strasburg Express – Monday, July 25
Front Royal Cardinals vs Purceville Cannons – Thursday, July 21
Front Royal Cardinals vs New Market Rebels – Sunday, July 24
CANCELED: Valley Baseball League: All Star Game at the “Bing” – Sunday, July 17th
CANCELED: Valley League Baseball: Home Run Derby at the “Bing” – Sunday July 17
Warren County High School Graduation – Saturday, May 28, 2022
Warren County High School Class of 2021 graduation ceremony
Baccalaureate service for graduating seniors
Skyline vs Warren County: High School Boys basketball game livestreaming February 3, 2021 at 5:45pm
Skyline HS vs Warren County HS: Girls basketball game livestreaming January 8, 2021 at 5:45pm
Skyline High School Graduation – Saturday, May 28, 2022
Skyline High School Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony
Baccalaureate service for graduating seniors
Skyline vs Independence High School, February 12, 2021 at 6 PM in the third round of the Region 3B Basketball Tournament
Skyline vs James Monroe High School, February 9, 2021 at 6 PM in the second round of the Region 3B Basketball Tournament
Warren County Middle School vs Skyline Middle School – Girls Basketball, October 4, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Frederick County Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 27, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Daniel Morgan Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 23, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 20th, 2021
Warren County Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 8th Grade
Warren County Middle School vs Skyline Middle School – Girls Basketball, October 4, 2021
Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 8th Grade
Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 7th Grade
Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 6th Grade
Skyline Middle School vs Daniel Morgan, June 3rd – Girls Volleyball
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Event
WATCH: E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Parade
WATCH: Ressie Jeffries Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Parade
WATCH: Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Parade
5 reasons you may be struggling to get home insurance
Virginia’s housing market sees sharpest drop in sales since May 2020
3 reasons to buy an intergenerational home
Real Estate and Community News (June/July 2022) with Jen Avery, REALTOR
3 golden rules for painting your house before selling it
OPEN HOUSE: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal – This Saturday, April 2nd
House for sale: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal
House for sale: 104 Foam Flower, Lake Frederick
Property for sale: 425 N Royal Ave, Front Royal – Watch the tour!
House for sale: 361 Walnut Drive, Front Royal – Watch the tour!
Start your day with a smile
Start your day with a smile
Start your day with a smile
Start your day with a smile
Start your day with a smile
How to choose a laptop for school
Why owning a horse can be a joy
How to deal with customer service
Rock on! Find the love with painted rocks
To Censor or not to Censor, that is a Difficult Question
The Cracked Acorn: The Foot Step
The Cracked Acorn: Three Crosses
The Cracked Acorn: Years Pass
Should I Choose Passion or Duty?
Why we should be ‘Babyish’ in Love
The School of Life: How to Stop Playing Games in Love
The School of Life: How You Can Be Too Clever
Looking Back: A Mothers Revenge – Hannah Duston
Ben Franklin and his miraculous lightning rod
The Year Without A Summer : “Eighteen Hundred & Froze To Death”
America’s veterans remembered and honored for their service across the years
How much do you know about Veterans Day?
5 meaningful ways to celebrate Veterans Day
5 ways to celebrate Veterans Day
The 11hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – Veterans Day 2020
Marlow Motors 75 Acts of Kindness extends to the House of Hope
Real Estate and Community News (June/July 2022) with Jen Avery, REALTOR
Together let’s make our community beautiful
Clubs and Community come together to keep our Greenway clean
Rotary Club of Warren County donates baskets to help homeless transition into independent living
Help replenish the blood supply after holiday weekend
Community Blood Drive to be held this Wednesday, March 3rd
Santa Claus is coming to Town, Warren County!
A “COVID Christmas” message from Santa
“Wreaths Across America Day” will be celebrated December 19th
Warren Heritage Society announces the publication of their newest book, “Coming Together”
Send bracelets to quarantined residents of Commonwealth Assisted Living in Front Royal through WeAreSPACE.org
Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 10
Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 9
Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 8
Breakfast with Barry Lee – Dishing out ample servings of positivity, humor, and community spirit.
Savings interest rates may rise slowly
From farming to mapping the world: Meet Gladys West
The history of Independent Retailer Month
In pursuit of the well-trimmed lawn
Brick-by-brick: How LEGO solved financial struggles
3 interesting jobs in senior residences
Do you have what it takes to be a sprinkler fitter?
Career change: Why you should consult a career counselor
How to get more responses to your job ads
7 jobs for people who like to work outdoors
Indulge in summer street food
No time, no problem: Stir-together five bean salad
Why do your tastebuds love local fruits and vegetables?
5 of the best draft horse breeds
How will climate change impact agriculture?
How will climate change impact agriculture?
3 ways to reduce water consumption on the farm
4 tips to prevent swimmer’s ear
Fitness trackers: Your coach or your evil taskmaster?
Get out there and walk, run and play
Why your child should see an optometrist before starting school
Credit reporting changes in July
News from home: One easy way to get mosquitoes gone
Bed frames: a buying guide
Protect your garden during a heat wave
See American goldfinches by your own window
What you need to know about compression stockings
Photography: more than a hobby
How seniors can deter thieves and prevent muggings
Bikes are right for the big kid in all of us
Do you know Louis Braille?
5 tips for camping in your backyard
3 ways to have fun with soap bubbles
How well do you know your summer sports?
Nature quiz: find the odd one out
Can you teach your dog to speak?
Adopting a pet duck: what you need to know
“I need to eat every three hours”
“Despite my name, I’m not from Guinea!”
What you need to know about canine distemper
How to prepare for a solo trip
5 good reasons to book your cruise early
How to clean your tires and wheels
Is it safe for young children to sit in the front seat?
Fleet managers turn to electric cars
What to do when your engine overheats
Car spoilers: truths and myths
Independence Day quiz: patriotic quotes
Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
The Declaration of Independence: What Does it Say?
The surprisingly messy history of flag cake
Avoid the high gas prices and plan a staycation on Labor Day weekend. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® and Concern Hotline are partnering once again for a fun-filled community celebration on Labor Day weekend.
Kickoff your three-day weekend at the 23rd Annual Concern Hotline Fish Fry on Friday evening, September 2, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Frederick County Fairgrounds. Concern Hotline will be serving fried fish with sides. Junkfood and DJ Skyhigh will play live on stage. Visit this event link to purchase tickets.
On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy local BBQ, craft beer, hard cider, live music, bourbon tasting, a Cornhole Tournament and other fun tailgate games at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® HoneyCar BBQ & Brews. The event takes place from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, September 3, 2022 and Noon to 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the Frederick County Fairgrounds.
Enjoy a wide selection of BBQ from on-site vendors who will be serving up pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken and lots more with all the fixins’. Other food options will be available on-site. Stop by the local artisan and crafter booths to check out their selection of unique, custom and handmade goods.
Several local craft beer breweries, hard cider and bourbon distilleries will be on hand including:
Enjoy live local and regional entertainment both days on the MC Fence of Winchester Stage.
Pick a partner and compete in the Valley Cycle Center Cornhole Tournament for a chance to win great prizes! Three tournaments are scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturday and 2:00 pm on Sunday. The fee to compete in the tournaments are included in the BBQ & Brews ticket price. Register for the tournament when you order your event tickets at thebloom.com.
Labor Day weekend means the start of the college football season. Sit back and enjoy live games and cheer on your favorite team on several monitors throughout the venue. The Carmeuse Tailgate Area is a great spot to enjoy nostalgic and traditional tailgate games with your friends. Giant Jenga, Spike Ball, axe throwing, Kan Jam, giant Connect 4, basketball pop-a-shot, and oversized chess & checkers are just a few of the fun games in tailgating area.
Tickets are on sale at thebloom.com.
Single day ADVANCE VIP Tickets ($45.00) include:
Single Day General Admission Tickets ($25.00 in Advance/$30.00 at the Gate) include:
Non-Drinking Tickets are $10. Children 12 and under are FREE.
Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of August
Sharen E. Gromling elected President for the 96th and 97th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Standout student-athletes recognized at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast
Fred Smoot, former Washington Redskin, “Mouth of the South” sports guest & speaker at Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast
Former NASCAR crew chief and analyst, Jeff Hammond, to speak at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast and ride in the Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade
Julius “Dr. J.” Erving to serve as Sports Marshal for the 95th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Dean Cain Firefighters’ Parade Marshal and Shenandoah Caverns Heroes’ Division Marshal in the Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade
Tony Dorsett, father of Queen Shenandoah XCV, sports guest & speaker at Partlow Insurance sports breakfast
What’s new at the 2022 Bloom – Part Three
Margo Oxendine – Ladies’ Horticultural Luncheon speaker
These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of August 2022. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.
You can find and register for all library events on our website, samuelslibrary.net.
A.R.E. Inc. Free STI Testing
In-Person. Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the USA have an STI? Winchester’s AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (A.R.E.) will be at the library Wednesday, August 3rd at 1pm to provide free STI testing for the community. Testing includes: HIV, Hepatitis B & C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. A.R.E will be at the library every 1st Wednesday of the month.
Virtual. Do you consider yourself a hopeless romantic? Are bad romances a guilty pleasure of yours? Can you quote every line from your favorite rom-com? Then you should join us Monday, August 8th at 6pm for another special meeting of Bad Romance. Indulge us with your favorite romance books, movies, music or other media, and possibly discover new titles!
Hybrid, virtual and in-person. Interested in your family’s history? Already done extensive research and wanna be able to share your finds? Join our virtual genealogy club where both novices and experts alike can come together and talk about different genealogy topics. This event will be held on Wednesday, August 10th at 6pm.
In-Person. Join us Saturday, August 13th at 2pm for an interactive movie screening of Jaws (1975) and a chance to win a prize.
In-Person. Join us Saturday, August 13 at 2pm for a drumming circle. Drumming circles are designed to foster self-confidence, team work, belonging and so much more! Studies have found that drumming helps reduce stress and promote mindfulness. Drumming circles are rooted in ancient cultures in places such as Asia and Africa, and among shamanistic practices of Native American cultures. Jeff Wolf is our drum circle facilitator. No experience is needed for these drumming circles. This special event is limited to 10 participants ages 12 and older. Supplies are limited; please register ahead of time.
Books & Beyond: Evening Discussion
Virtual. Love talking about books? Join our adult book club where each month we discuss a different interesting read! For the month of May, we will be discussing The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. This meeting will be held virtually on Monday, August 15th at 6pm. This group meets on every 3rd Monday and Wednesday of the month.
In-person. Samuels Public Library is proud to host Laurel Ridge Community College’s General Education Development course. This course is every Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (except on school holidays or closings) and is completely free. Let this course be the stepping stone to your success. More information on registrations dates and deadlines can be found on the LFCC website lfcc.edu/adult-education
Books & Beyond: Morning Discussion
In-Person. Love talking about books? Join our adult book club where each month we discuss a different interesting read! For the month of June, we will be discussing The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. This meeting will be held in-person on Wednesday, August 17th at 10am. This group meets every 3rd Monday and Wednesday of the month. Morning discussion is now in person at the library.
Hybrid, virtual and in-person. Love writing? Looking to learn how? Come to our ongoing creative writing club on Saturday, August 27th at 3:00 PM. Open to new members.
Created by the National Rifle Association (NRA) as a national personal safety curriculum, The Refuse To Be A Victim® program will train college-bound individuals in how to maintain one’s awareness, the psychology of criminals, and situational preparedness.
Classes will be held at:
The course is FREE. This is not a self-defense class. It is informational only. To register, please contact Jared Heaton at jheaton@vahills.org.
Thursday, July 21 – tomorrow! – sees the return of opera to Front Royal at the Osteria Maria Restaurant, as before.
There has been a two-year lull since sold-out operatic programs were presented at the Italian eatery, and a program returns but under new management, so to speak. Italian cuisine, of course, accompanies the entertainment. Call 540-631-1101 for tickets and further information.
Tomorrow’s offering, featuring excerpts from several popular operas presented by chef Biagio Vignola and restaurant management, features local baritone Elliot Matheny and mezzo-soprano Katelyn Neumann accompanied by pianist Minji Nam. David Freese of Front Royal was one of the major presenters of the previous five programs, the first of which was staged in 2016. He bowed out this year in favor of Vignola, an alumnus of the Inn at Little Washington.
St. John’s Drama lights up the stage this summer with their energetic performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Told entirely through song, this family friendly production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, the coat of many colors, and a lesson of forgiveness.
“Joseph” is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”), calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), and even an Elvis impersonator. This is one you will want to “Go, Go, Go” see!
Five performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be held at New Hope Bible Church, 80 North Lake Ave. Front Royal, VA. on Thursday, July 28th at 7:30 pm, Friday, July 29th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 30th at 1:30 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, July 31st at 4:00 pm. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults, $7 for seniors (65 and over) and students, and $5.00 for children (3 and up). There is also a special family maximum price of $40.00 per family (parents and minor children only, please).
Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the performance. We accept cash or checks. For further information, please visit our website at stjohnsdrama.org.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com
If Vicki Davies’ fondest wish came true, every eligible client who needed healthcare—including dental work and mental health services—would be seen at St. Luke’s Community Clinic.
Executive Director Davies says providing healthcare to uninsured and under-insured Front Royal/Warren County residents does not come cheap. Projected costs for providing care in 2022 include just under $47,000 for the lone dentist who currently sees patients at the clinic. Davies says she is looking to add another dentist, which would bring costs to about $94,000.
The clinic (saintlukeclinic.org) currently has a dentist who works 3 days a month; a second dentist would see patients one day a week. Patients can receive dental x-rays, extractions, fillings, root canals, and dental hygiene.
St. Luke’s has hired a dental assistant who typically works when the dentist is scheduled and Davies says she hopes to hire a dental hygienist to work one day per week, who could potentially see six patients per day. That would be a great service to the community and would cost about $11,000 annually Davies said in a recent interview. Each of those cleanings would cost the clinic about $17 in dental equipment and supplies.
The need for mental health services in the community outpaces the number of providers, Davies stated. St. Luke’s has a counselor now who works part-time, but the hope is to expand the number of days the provider is available.
“We just hired a mental health counselor and currently she works only two days a week, but as money allows us and the need for the counselor increases, we hope to increase her hours to full time. When patients come to see our mental health counselor, we don’t rush their appointment or limit them to the office. She takes all the time they need and sometimes goes for walks to talk and sort things out.”
The cost for a counselor to work two seven or eight-hour shifts per week is around $25,000 annually. In addition to the cost of staff, there is overhead associated with operating the clinic, which is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Luke’s annual gala is held each fall, though the Covid-19 pandemic forced the event to be canceled for the past two years. This year’s gala at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club is on Sept. 10. There will be fine dining, music by Shae Parker and a silent auction. Tickets are $75.00 each or a table of tickets is $500. Sponsorships are available. For more information contact Vicki Davies at (540) 636-4325, Extension 221.
For those interested in helping the clinic’s fundraising efforts, items are being accepted for the gala’s silent auction. Suggestions for donations include:
St. Luke’s Community Clinic strives to serve eligible residents of Front Royal/Warren County. For more information on new patient screening requirements, appointments, volunteering, or to donate call: (540) 636-4325. St. Luke Community Clinic, 316 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia or visit saintlukeclinic.org.
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