Back to School Chamber Holds Reception for 47 New Teachers
Forty seven new teachers were welcomed into Warren County Public School System at Skyline High School on August 14 as part of Trek for Excellence. Chamber of Commerce hosted the orientation and five day induction covering policies classroom management and instructional strategies. School Board member Jim Wells cited retirements and the loss of Warren County High School football coach Tony Tallent as factors in the influx, noting veteran educators often move to Loudoun County for better pay. He stressed the district has enough experience to support the newcomers and that the group was introduced later at a formal welcome.
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Canoe Capital sign dedicated in Linden in Warren County
A large interactive canoe sign was unveiled August 14 across from the Apple House in Linden to brand Warren County as the Canoe Capital of Virginia. County officials held a ribbon cutting while Apple House co owner George McIntyre highlighted the sign’s tourism impact and social media buzz. The sign, designed by Fred Andreae and painted by Michele Sommers, sits on a rock base with flowing water coloring and provides a photo moment for visitors.
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Hartke short-term rental permit delayed in Warren County
Warren County Supervisors tabled several tourist rental permit requests at the August 19 meeting. Keith Hartke, co-owner of National Realty, sought a conditional-use permit for 319 Windy Way in High Knob to rent to tourists. The 4-1 vote delayed the permit, with Planning Commission recommending denial amid resident opposition.
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GOP committee plans to endorse council candidates
KEVIN SEABROOKE FRONT ROYAL Aug. 20 The Warren County Republican Committee announced plans to endorse candidates in the Front Royal Town Council race. Town elections are moving to November under a 2013 ordinance that bans party affiliation on ballots. Councilman Daryl Funk opposed the shift. See GOP Page A3.
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Council to cut tarot license fee in Front Royal
Front Royal Town Council may reduce the fortunetelling and personal service license tax from 400 to 300 dollars. A revised code section 98 42 would drop terms like clairvoyant and hypnotist. Public hearing and two council votes are needed before changes take effect. Councilman Sayre supports a lower fee and voices concerns about fortunetellers.
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