Press Release: WCSO Vehicle Pursuit on April 2, 2022
First Annual Earth Day celebration in downtown Front Royal draws a crowd
New standalone engineering degree smooths the transfer path for engineering majors
Warren County School Board wrestles with cell phone policy
RSW Regional Jail Authority will go into a second closed session on personnel issues related to inmate overdose death
Town Planning Commission adopts new bylaws, continues discussions on Comprehensive Plan progress
Warren County Supervisors accept POSF notice of termination of Farms Sanitary District Management Agreement as of June 30
Facing litigation Front Royal Town Council authorizes refund of building department fees on unissued or unfinalized permitting
Council unsure on interim appointment, petitions the Court for Nov. 8 Special Election to fill term of Scott Lloyd’s vacated seat
Short-term tourist rentals on the rise and camping on a residential lot: County Planning Commission
Town Talk: A conversation with Barney Stine, AMVETS Post 18, Stephens City, VA
Town Talk: A conversation with David Freese, The Valley Chorale – Earth Day Concerts
Town Talk: A conversation with Justin Proctor – Earth Day Celebration 2022
Town Talk: A conversation with Adam Schellhammer, Executive Director, Valley Conservation Council
Town Talk: A conversation with Michelle Ross and Melody Hotek, Samuels Public Library
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!
Lance Allen announces candidacy for Virginia’s First Senate District
Meet the Candidates: Robert Hupman announces for Virginia Senate seat in new District 1
Town Talk: A conversation with Bruce Rappaport, candidate for Front Royal Town Council
Town Talk: A conversation with Amber Morris, candidate for Front Royal Town Council
Town Talk: A conversation with Melanie Salins, candidate for School Board in Warren County, North River District
Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of May
Samuels Public Library Adult Programming events for May
Free family bingo & dinner with Warren Coalition
Empty Bowl Supper update: The MUSIC Entertainment
April 28th is Superhero Day at the Winchester SPCA
Culpeper police charge man with Sexual Battery
RSW Regional Jail Authority will go into a second closed session on personnel issues related to inmate overdose death
FRPD releases details of high-speed pursuit, arrest of Maryland residents with ‘ghost gun’, suspected narcotics, and children in vehicle
Former Council Clerk’s Discrimination lawsuit against Town of Front Royal continued on dueling motions filings
Front Royal Police apprehend Maryland man soliciting underage victims for sexual purposes
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 4/18/2022
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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
Front Royal flushing fire hydrants town wide
Town Council meeting on Monday, March 28 will include several public hearings
Town to begin road work on Royal Ave/Commerce Ave at 14th Street
Town of Front Royal to accept applications for scholarships on March 1
Neighbors helping neighbors stay safe during and after winter storms
WC EDA takes no action out of Special Meeting Closed Session
Watch: Royal Examiner video of WC EDA monthly meeting of February 2022
Two adults in the room: Following Thursday meetings County and Town EDA boards move toward coordinated efforts
WC EDA moves forward with bank refinancing, welcomes Joe Petty to directorship
County supervisors ponder expensive departmental equipment replacements, modifications to EDA Support Agreement
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
‘Ghosts of EDA Loans Past’ come back to haunt county supervisors
EDA gets McDonald company property as part of settlement agreement
EDA Finance Committee scrutinizes FY-22 Budget proposal, dynamics
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
Warrior Psychotherapy Services opens on Main Street
Everythings Crafty opens in Front Royal
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline – April 14, 2022
Warner & Coons reintroduce legislation to support lifelong learning & worker training
Legislation expected to include Warner-authored policy to increase American manufacturing of semiconductors; domestic shortage is key driver of inflation
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline – April 5, 2022
Senator Mark Warner will support Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
New standalone engineering degree smooths the transfer path for engineering majors
Another extraordinary registered nurse recognized at Fauquier Health
DC metro area will likely see influx of multifamily developments over next decade
Motorcycle riders urged to sign up for free course during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Judge reinstates case against two police officers who handcuffed and yelled at a 5-year-old
‘Political will,’ funding needed to combat increased flooding issues, experts say
Attorney General Jason Miyares joins coalition opposing proposed changes to federal funding for charter schools
System-wide efforts needed in fight against human trafficking
Governor Glenn Youngkin announces nomination period for Virginia’s Annual Volunteerism and Community Service Awards
Keep Virginia Beautiful is accepting grant applications for annual Green Grants program
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
As mortgage rates spike, Virginia’s housing market shifts
How to decide if you should buy a home in the city or suburbs
10 signs you’re ready to own a home
Real Estate and Community News (March/April 2022) with Jen Avery, REALTOR
Virginia REALTORS® secure victory in fight for health insurance options
OPEN HOUSE: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal – This Saturday, April 2nd
House for sale: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal
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Property for sale: 425 N Royal Ave, Front Royal – Watch the tour!
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The Cracked Acorn: C.S. Lewis
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Should I Choose Passion or Duty?
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The School of Life: How to Stop Playing Games in Love
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America’s veterans remembered and honored for their service across the years
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5 meaningful ways to celebrate Veterans Day
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Empty Bowl Supper update: The MUSIC Entertainment
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Ride With Rotary brings in over $13,500 in sponsorship with glowing reviews!
Rotary Club of Warren County presents WCHS DECA with $1,000 check for conference
Ride With Rotary – Food vendor update
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
Attention cyber shoppers: Support a Warren Co. entrepreneur’s dream and buy a Jarvis Handheld Vacuum online – free shipping!
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
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Breakfast with Barry Lee – Dishing out ample servings of positivity, humor, and community spirit.
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Taking your email marketing to the next level
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3 golden rules for future entrepreneurs
3 things to consider when negotiating your working conditions
How to make your online portfolio stand out
Reduce food waste with gleaning
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7 activities that can improve your balance
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3 tips for taking care of your dentures
Jumping rope: The perfect workout
How to soundproof your home
How to rotate crops in your garden
What you need to know about atmospheric irrigation
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3 tips for helping visually impaired seniors remain independent
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What you should know before getting chickens
How to handle your pet snake
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5 good reasons to book your cruise early
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Irrigating farmland requires a lot of water. However, new technology can help reduce the amount you use by capturing moisture in the air through atmospheric irrigation. Here’s an overview of two recent inventions that use this technique.
The AirDrop Irrigation system The most well-known atmospheric irrigation system is undoubtedly the AirDrop. This device was designed by Edward Linnacre, an Australian university student who won the 2011 James Dyson Award for his invention. This is how his ingenious system works:
1. Warm air is driven underground by a turbine intake
2. The warm air is then rapidly cooled as it travels through underground copper piping
3. As the air cools, it reacts with the copper piping to create condensation
4. The condensation droplets are then collected in an underground tank
5. Lastly, a pump drives the water to the roots of the crops via a semi-permeable hose
The AirDrop design also features an LCD screen displaying water levels, pressure strength, solar battery life, and system health.
Absorbent gels Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin invented super moisture absorbent gels (SMAG) that harvest water from the air. SMAGs are inserted into the soil and slowly release water once heated to a specific temperature. During this process, some moisture goes back into the air, making it easier to collect more water.
Sustainable farming practices like atmospheric irrigation are crucial for preserving the environment. They also allow farmers to cultivate less fertile soils in areas where water isn’t easy to access.
How to rotate crops in your garden
Data from space will improve irrigation practices
Are you tired of hearing your neighbors? Do you need a quiet place to work? If so, here are a few tips for soundproofing your home.
• Install drywall or acoustic panels. You can soundproof the noisiest rooms in your home by installing high-quality drywall, acoustic plasterboard, or acoustic panels. These materials effectively reduce noise transmission through walls and doors. Use an acoustic sealant to achieve optimal results.
• Upgrade the windows and doors. Windows and doors made of low-quality, lightweight materials don’t effectively block out noise. Replace your old doors with ones made of heavy wood, steel, composite, fiberglass, or particleboard to reduce sound infiltration. Make sure your windows are airtight and consider opting for triple-glazed or specially designed glass to maximize soundproofing.
• Add furniture and accessories. Thick curtains, plush carpets, chairs, sofas, and cushioned rugs can effectively dampen sound. Though these items aren’t specifically designed to reduce noise, they can help muffle sounds.
• Find the source of the problem. Do your floors creak? Do you hear running water when someone flushes the toilet? If so, try to find out where these sounds are coming from to correct the problem at the source.
If you need help soundproofing your home, contact a professional contractor in your area.
Crop rotation is the practice of growing different vegetables rather than identical or related ones in the same place every year. Here’s what you need to know.
Explanation Many disease-carrying spores and insects overwinter in the soil near the base of their target plants. Therefore, replanting the same vegetable the following year makes it easy for these pests to infect the new crop. Planting your vegetables in a new location every growing season will prevent these parasites from finding a host to infect in spring.
Execution Ideally, crop rotation should be done over four years because some spores can remain in the soil for up to three years. However, if you have a small garden, rotating your crops every two years works just fine. This practice also prevents nutrient depletion in your soil.
To pick up vegetable seeds and starters, visit your local garden center.
The monarch butterflies are returning from Texas and Mexico to northern climes. To attract them and other butterflies to your yard, you need to offer them food and water.
Only a few plants provide both foods for the caterpillar and nectar for the adults. Plant groups that can be used for both include asters, cherry, clover, marigold, milkweed, Queen Anne’s lace, and thistle.
If monarch butterflies are your favorite, be sure to have milkweed growing in your yard. It’s the only plant monarch caterpillars can eat. The poisonous milkweed also provides some natural defense. The monarch, either in its caterpillar or butterfly stages, needs no camouflage. Predators know it’s a poisonous snack!
Black swallowtail butterflies like fennel and parsley. Birch and elm trees attract mourning cloak, white admiral, and question mark butterflies.
Some butterflies are attracted to mud puddles where they get both moisture and nutrients. To create your own mud puddle, place a birdbath top or glass baking dish on the ground. Fill one-quarter of it with sand or a mix of mud and water.
Good annuals for attracting butterflies include cosmos, lantanas, nicotiana, petunias, and zinnias.
Do you want to take up running? If so, here are a few tips for choosing shoes that will heighten your performance and can prevent injury.
1. Consider where you run If you run on relatively flat surfaces like asphalt or a treadmill, road running shoes are ideal. However, if you enjoy running in the woods, trail running shoes are best because they have small studs that offer great traction.
2. Evaluate your stride The incline of your shoe is the height difference between the heel and the toe. This can make a big difference in terms of comfort. For example, if you tend to launch from your forefoot, choose a pair of shoes with a five- to nine-millimeter incline. However, if you tend to attack the ground with your heel, choose a pair of shoes with a 10- to 12-millimeter incline.
3. Assess your foot shape It’s important to choose a shoe that offers enough stability to keep your feet aligned. If your feet tend to roll inward while running, you probably have flat feet. Conversely, if your feet turn outward, you likely have high arches. Both issues can be compensated for by selecting a shoe with either more or less arch support.
Do you often experience foot or knee pain when you walk or run? If so, you may need to invest in orthotics. Consult a specialist to get custom insoles for your running shoes.
Do you want to add a little spice to your life? If so, here are a few tips to help you choose peppers you’ll love to eat and grow.
Intensity Although it may be tempting to grow the hottest peppers you can find, you don’t want to end up with dozens of them you can’t eat because they’re too potent. Therefore, make sure you choose a variety that you can comfortably handle.
Preference Think about the recipes you like to cook and find out which types of peppers would enhance the dishes you create without masking the taste or overpowering your palate.
Difficulty In general, mild peppers germinate quicker and are easier to grow than hot peppers. Additionally, when buying pepper seeds or starters, make sure the varieties you choose are suitable for your climate.
Most recipes tell you to preheat your oven before cooking. However, you may wonder if this step is always necessary. Here’s the lowdown.
Why should you preheat your oven? Recipes usually indicate how long a dish will take to cook in a preheated oven. If you forgo this step, you may have to adjust the cooking time to achieve the same result. Preheating the oven also ensures your food cooks at a consistent temperature.
When should you preheat your oven? Preheating is a very important step in baking. For example, yeast only activates at a certain temperature. Preheating also helps red meat and veggies cook more evenly. However, preheating isn’t required for poultry or baked goods that don’t contain yeast, such as pie.
How long does it take an oven to preheat? You should aim to preheat your oven for at least 10 minutes. If you don’t wait for your oven to preheat, simply extend the cooking time by 10 to 15 minutes. Modern ovens usually beep to tell you when they reach the designated temperature.
If your oven is malfunctioning, have it repaired by a technician in your area.
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