Home starts in Warren County rebound toward normal levels
Front Royal report shows Warren County new home starts rose to 145 in 2016 from 116 in 2015, marking the sixth consecutive annual increase. Town of Front Royal accounted for 14 starts, with countywide activity near historic norms but below the 2-3 percent growth target. County Administrator Doug Stanley notes a slow climb out of the recession and aims for 2-3 percent yearly growth to sustain the economy.
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Permits Issued Since 1979 in Warren County
Warren County issued permits since 1979, listing cumulative approvals and notable approvals by year, highlighting ongoing growth patterns and regulatory activity across local departments.
Front Royal Farmers Market closes for 2017
Front Royal residents accustomed to weekend visits for fresh produce must seek alternatives as the Front Royal Farmers Market is retired for 2017. Director Tony Tringale cites organizer limits and vendor retirements, with 14 former vendors not committing to weekly setup. One vendor contemplated leading the market but declined due to time constraints.
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Truck ban on Reliance Road gains county approval
The Warren County Board of Supervisors advanced a resolution urging the Commonwealth Transportation Board to prohibit trucks on Reliance Road. Supervisor Dan Murray noted the road’s narrow width and that tractor-trailers often straddle the median, reflecting concerns from a resident.
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Four mile Reliance Road shortcut debated in counties
The proposal centers on a four mile shortcut along Reliance Road with most of the route in Warren County and one mile in Frederick County. Frederick County Board of Supervisors must back the resolution for further action. Frederick Supervisors planned on holding a meeting to discuss next steps.
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Tangled family past heals through shared history in Virginia
Phoebe Kilby uncovers descent from Rappahannock County slave owners and traces black Kilbys in Warren County. She learns Betty Kilby Fisher Baldwin's autobiography detailing education and integration at Warren County High School. A 2007 email leads to Baldwin’s documentary premiere and a dinner where Kilby discovers distant family links to farm days in the 1920s.
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Budget Hike Delays Opening Warren County Middle School
Warren County Public School officials told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that opening the new Warren County Middle School will cost about $1.7 million, roughly $200,000 more than anticipated, with construction ongoing at the intersection of the site.
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