County funds approve designs for Bessie Jeffries Elementary upgrades
The Board of Supervisors votes about 207000 for schematic and construction design work on a new pitched metal roof and a security vestibule at Bessie Jeffries Elementary School. The project, estimated at 25 million for roof and entrance, includes parking lot expansion of 50 to 75 spaces with a 20000 design allocation.
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Front Royal
Board of Supervisors
Bessie Jeffries
Tony Carter
Rity
Traffic shift to open bridge Monday in Front Royal
VDOT plans to open the new South Fork Shenandoah River bridge to northbound traffic by Monday with spokesman Ken Slack citing a warm December and potential weather changes. The switch had been anticipated for February but was adjusted due to forecasted conditions.
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VDOT
Kevin Olmstead
Front Royal
Shenandoah River
Virginia Department of Transportation
Ken Slack
Slack
the Sentinel
Robbery at TC’s Family Store in Front Royal
Front Royal police probe Sunday night robbery at TC’s Family Store 656 W. 11th St. A man in dark clothing showed a gun, demanded cash, and fled on foot around 7:50 p.m. No injuries reported. Detective J Lethcoe solicits tips at (540) 636-2208 or jlethcoe@frontroyalva.com.
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Front Royal — Town
W. 11Th St
Front Royal Police
J. Lethcoe
Jlethcoe
Frontroyalva.com
Knave family feeds community Christmas at North Warren fire station
The Knave family of Strasburg organized a Christmas dinner at the North Warren Fire Department to feed about 470 people, asserting no one should be alone on Christmas. Bikes for Tikes founder Shawn Lucas notes the year produced 223 bicycles for Shenandoah Valley children with 70 volunteers helping assemble them.
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Strasburg
Tony
Dana
Morgan
Heather
North Warren Fire Department
Knaves
Dana Knave
North Warren
Warren County
Just One
Gazebo
Shannon Roman
Shenandoah Valley
Shawn Lucas
Lucas
Bikes For Tykes
Matthew Feucht
Town celebration deemed a success in Front Royal
Front Royal hosts its first New Year celebration drawing positive reviews from residents. Town Manager Steven Burke said feedback has been favorable since Thursday night event featuring shops at downtown venues and gazebo performances culminating in a 2016 sign lighting. Performers included Ryan Jewel Kevin Owens Tap Etc. dancers Silent Monks Amazing Grace the performing mule and New Day.
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Front Royal
Travis Tannehill
Steven Burke
Ryan Jewel
Kevin Owens
The
Silent Monks
Amazing Grace
New Day
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