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
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Eastern Painted Turtle
Shenandoah Area Council rededicates Camp Rock Enon Scout Reservations in honor of longtime Council supporters
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
Supervisors fund school division 75%, clear way for WCPS employee bonuses
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
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
Get your tickets for St. John’s Drama Club’s family friendly production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
St. Luke’s Community Clinic holding gala to raise funds for expanded services
Book Signing: A Rebellious Woman by Claire J. Griffin at the Warren Heritage Society
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
Front Royal Cardinals vs Strasburg Express – Saturday, July 23
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
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
3 tips for paying off your mortgage faster
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 deal with customer service
Rock on! Find the love with painted rocks
What to know before attending a festival
Smart tips for starting university
To Censor or not to Censor, that is a Difficult Question
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?
The surprisingly messy history of flag cake
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
Get out there and walk, run and play
Why your child should see an optometrist before starting school
New advances in ministroke care
The differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens
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
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
Can you give your cat milk?
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
In addition to providing the comfort you need for a good night’s sleep, your bed frame helps prolong the life of your mattress and box spring. Here are three things to consider when buying a new bed frame.
1. Type Standard wood and metal bed frames require the addition of a box spring to support your mattress. However, some models let you place your mattress directly on the frame. If you want to avoid buying a box spring, choose a frame with a slat system or a platform-type base.
2. Height You can choose the height of your bed base according to your preferences and needs. If it’s not adjustable, be sure to consider the dimensions of your mattress to get a good idea of how high your bed will be. If you don’t check beforehand, you may need to adjust the legs of the bed to achieve a suitable height. If you need more storage space, opt for an elevated base or a bed frame with built-in compartments.
3. Style Whether you opt for wood, metal, or a quilted fabric finish, select a shade to match the other elements in your room. A trendy headboard can also add some character to your bedroom.
Visit your local furniture stores to seek out the perfect bed frame for you.
News from home: One easy way to get mosquitoes gone
Protect your garden during a heat wave
Anyone who has struggled to pay off medical bills will get a boost this July as medical credit reporting changes.
Among the changes announced by all three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, Transunion):
The credit agencies say the medical debts don’t provide an accurate picture of whether a person regularly pays his or her bills.
The mosquito is probably the most reviled pest in the world, spreading disease and leaving itchy bites, but here is a cheap idea for getting them out of your space: Use a fan.
Mosquitoes are weak fliers who just can’t compete with wind. If you don’t want to worry about chemical vapors or open flames, buy a big fan to blow the mosquitoes off course. It really works, plus you get a nice, cooling breeze — a perfect solution for a hot, humid summer evening.
If you are moving around, though, insect repellent works well. Active ingredients like DEET and picaridin are the gold standard for keeping mosquitoes at bay and work for about 10 hours at a time. Essential oil-based bug sprays — like those containing oil of lemon eucalyptus — also deter pests, but not quite as well or for as long, so be prepared to reapply as directed.
Citronella candles look nice, but as a mosquito repellent, their performance is modest at best, with a small effective radius.
Bug zappers are not effective against mosquitoes and can kill valuable pollinators.
In large parts of the U.S., late-summer heat is no joke, and even the most heat-friendly garden crops like tomatoes and peppers can get cranky during a serious heat wave. But with some smart short and long-term solutions, your garden can survive the heat and stay green and productive.
If you long to see a bright yellow and black goldfinch, getting one or more to visit your backyard feeder is not that difficult. All you need is a bag of thistle seeds.
The males are yellow with black trim and the females are olive-toned yellow. Watch for them.
The adult birds put on a show as they gather seeds from thistle and zinnias, cosmos, bee balm, liatris, and coreopsis.
Goldfinches love thistle seeds, also known as nyjer, and sunflower seeds. The seed makes up almost their entire diet. They will regularly visit backyard feeders and appreciate having a birdbath close by.
Backyard birders see them across most of the United States and southern Canada.
They are among the latest nesting birds. In late summer, they collect thistledown to line their nests and raise four to six young, feeding them a partially digested substance called “canary milk.”
Both the male and female feed the baby birds.
Goldfinches may sing “per-chick-o-ree” with each flap of their wings as they fly. In winter, they may sing “se-mee, se-mee” and other pretty twittering songs.
Insurance companies are wise to the fact that some smart devices increase safety and mitigate risks, such as house fires. And as a result, they’re giving customers discounts on premiums for using certain smart devices. In fact, you could save 5 to 20 percent, depending on the devices and your insurer.
Many home insurance companies provide discounts for homes with security systems. With monitored security systems, a security company will keep an eye on your home and if sensors are tripped, they can contact you or the police. Some systems also offer “self-monitoring” and will send alerts to your phone, but won’t contact the police or the security company until you give permission.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that leaking pipes and faucets in households waste over a trillion gallons of water per year. Not only will this run up your utility bills, but water damage can ruin cabinets, walls, floors, and more. Fortunately, you can set up smart leak sensors under sinks and elsewhere. When a leak is detected, you’ll get pinged on your phone. You can also use the Flo by Moen Smart Water Security System. If there’s a failure, say a water pipe breaking, it can shut off the water completely, potentially preventing a flood. Some insurers offer premium discounts for homes equipped with these water monitoring systems.
The NFPA reports that over 350,000 fires occur at home each year, many caused by electrical issues. But with Ting’s in-socket smart sensors, if an electrical issue occurs, homeowners are warned before the fire starts. A few insurers now provide Ting free and some security systems also include devices that monitor for fires and water leaks.
Prices keep going up, up, up. Between the time it took us to write this article and you got a chance to read it, prices may have climbed another few percent. Such are the times, but we have some tips for saving money and trimming spending.
Ultimately, if you want to save money, especially amid high inflation, you should go through your spending line-by-line and see where you can swap in cheaper alternatives. Be sure to search for those movie channels you don’t actually watch and other monthly charges to your Apple or Google account. They can add up.
Couponing used to take quite a bit of work. You might spend hours flipping through newspaper pages and cutting out good deals. With sites like Brickseek, you can compare prices from a huge number of online and even brick-and-mortar retailers. But buy only what you will actually use.
An even easier way to shop and save is simply getting cash back for any purchases you make. With interest rates on the rise, credit cards aren’t as attractive as they used to be. Still, you can use websites like Rakuten and Retailmenot to get cash back on many purchases.
Some credit card companies continue to offer zero percent APR sign-up bonuses, so make sure you check those out. Often, you can transfer balances with a high APR to low or zero percent interest cards. You can also find good cashback bonuses, so it’s smart to see if you qualify for any attractive credit cards on websites like WalletHub.
People love eating out, with Americans dining out nearly six times per week on average, according to Business Insider. But you could buy fresh pre-prepared meals at many grocery stores for substantially less. Often, you can throw these delights in the oven and heat them in a matter of minutes. Best way to save on food? Buy cheap staples — rice, potatoes, beans, veggies — and cook them yourself.
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