Front Royal Fire Department Santa Escort Returns For 42nd Operation Santa
Santa rides fire trucks through Front Royal streets from 5 to 9 p.m. delivering candy as part of the 42nd annual Operation Santa. The tradition began in 1974 after a bingo fundraiser, with long time participants including Fire Chief Warren Turner, Buck Stricker, Hoss Feldhauser, Wayne Sealock, and his son Robbie joining over the years.
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Tips for safe Santa viewing in Front Royal area
Front Royal Fire and Rescue posts guidance for Santa appearances. Listen for sirens, crack a window to hear them, have children ready to react, and view from end of driveway away from road. Do not climb aboard or chase the fire truck. The operation relies on 21 volunteers and $2000 in donations from local businesses and individuals.
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Larry Oliver
Joe Starcher
Brad Kresge
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Bikes for Tikes grows into major charitable undertaking
FRONT ROYAL Last year Bikes for Tikes donated 316 bikes to needy children nationwide, 227 in the Shenandoah Valley. Founders Shawn Lucas and Frank Flagiano launched after a Toys for Toys box sat empty in a Manassas barbershop, then expanded as a way to raise funds rather than toys. The effort also drew inspiration from Lucas's daughter Katie Watson and a few early bike donations.
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Frank Flagiano
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Front Royal Adopts Tagline Settle in Venture Out
A branding expert unveiled Front Royal’s new town tagline Settle in Venture Out at the Warren County Community Center. The phrase aims to capture livability for residents and appeal to tourists, forming the north star of the town’s brand brief alongside a big idea, positioning, and core purpose.
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Laura Kisailus
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Blazing Display At Front Royal Christmas Parade
A Blue Ridge Balloon Club member ignited a burner flame from a hot air balloon during Front Royal’s annual Christmas parade on Saturday, adding a dramatic pyrotechnic moment to the event.
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Interim Town Manager leads council search options
Interim Town Manager Joe Waltz presided at his first work session as council explores three paths to fill the vacancy. Options include hiring a consultant, promoting from within, or forming a blue ribbon committee to conduct the search. Former manager Steven Burke left Nov 25 to join City of Manassas.
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Joe Waltz
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Steven Burke
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Tim Carr
Refuse collection study gets extension for Front Royal
FRONT ROYAL The town Solid Waste Department received a six month extension to continue its efficiency study during a work session Monday night at Town Hall. Council also will consider buying a nearly 176000 dollar rear loading garbage truck at its Monday meeting at 7 pm at Warren County Government Center. Council has been looking for ways to streamline the collection process since at least.
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Town Hall
Warren County
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Sehan Theater Project presents Seussified Christmas Carol
Selah Theater Project in Front Royal stages Seussariffic Christmas Carol a Dickens Seuss mashup for a second year. Two weekends of performances at 30 E 8th St feature 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday shows and 3 p.m. Sunday shows. Tickets 10 adults 5 students and children with 2 discount for an unwrapped foster child gift. La Tasha Dozia-Earley founded and directs.
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