Front Royal postpones votes on zoning changes and inspection office
Front Royal Town Council postponed action on subdivision ordinance updates approved by the planning commission in 2014 and on establishing a town building inspection office. A public hearing drew builders and FRLP representatives opposing wider streets and sidewalks, citing impervious surface concerns and Chesapeake Bay impacts. The council will revisit on April 13 before a second reading.
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Butler builds LEGO replica of Smithsonian Castle display
Career and Technical Education month features Todd Butler presenting a LEGO replica of the Smithsonian Castle, crafted by Butler and installed for permanent display at the venue.
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Smithsonian Castle
Blue Ridge Tech Center helps students launch careers
FRONT ROYAL Warren County High School senior Anna Adams 18 has been accepted to Johnson and Wales Culinary Arts and is completing two years in the tech center culinary program. She is also earning Serve Safe certification as part of a new program. Adams described teamwork in the kitchen as students follow daily recipes and prepare dishes for presentation.
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WCHS
IPhone sale becomes armed robbery in Front Royal
Front Royal police say a Craigslist deal for an iPhone went wrong on February 20 when the seller produced a handgun and seized the cash. FRPD Chief Norman Shiflett said the victim’s report led detectives to identify the alleged robber, with CID and Warren County investigators handling the case.
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County Malls Merge Two Fire Companies
Warren County Supervisors to discuss consolidating Fortmouth and Rivermont Volunteer Fire Departments into one station. Both sites are aging and undersized for current needs and Rivermont reports about 50 volunteers with 17 active members.
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Benefit for Ruch at Skyline Saturday
The Sentinel reports a community event named Mr Skyline Womanless Beauty Contest to raise funds for Jennifer Ruch a 43 year old Front Royal mother and Skyline High School substitute and fall cheerleading coach who suffered a brain aneurysm in late November 2014. She moved from Memphis Tennessee with her husband and four children to Warren County a year and a half ago and underwent two surgeries at Fairfax Hospital now recovering.
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