Local man credits CPR for saving coworker after heart attack
Ben Andrews recalls spotting coworker John Shirley collapsing on a Clear Brook job site in midmorning heat. He performed CPR with improvised help until rescue squads arrived, helping Shirley survive after doctors implanted two heart stents and reported low heart function.
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Clear Brook
John
Joe
Shirley
Drews
Ben
Jocelyn Hickman
Hickman
Local Man Funds and Builds Dozens of Bikes for Toys for Tots
Shawn Lucas of Front Royal raised funds and led volunteers to assemble about 73 bikes for Toys for Tots, inspired by memories of his daughter and gratitude for community support. He began this effort years ago after a Walmart mix up sparked a post offering an extra bike. He credits Facebook and word of mouth for donations and plans to continue the drive with help from local volunteers at the Moose Lodge.
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Shawn Lucas
Front Royal
Lucas
Walmart
Frank Falgiano
Manassas
Falgiano
Woodbridge Toys
Ruckus Wireless
Moose Lodge
Shawn
Nikki Duane
McIntyre spotlighted for community leadership and generosity
Front Royal veteran McIntyre is lauded by local leaders for donating food through his catering business and countless hours of service to town and county groups, notably United Way and St Luke Community Clinic. He credits YMCA roots, Rotary work, Camp Fantastic involvement, and a sign project at Rt. 55 and Dismal Hollow Road shaping his civic mission. He aims to continue giving back as retirement nears.
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Board of Supervisors
Richard Traczyk
United Way
St. Luke
George
Tim Carr
Front Royal
Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Niki Foster
Bristol
Tenn
Randolph-Macon Academy
Ama
North Carolina
Kiwanis Club
Norfolk
Rotary
Macintyre
Northern Virginia
Warren County
U.S. 66
Linden
Exit 13
McEathron
McEathron Wins Third Term as Warren County Sheriff
Sheriff McEathron announced his reelection to a third term leading Front Royal Warren County's over 110 member office. He highlighted dedication to professionalism, accountability, and public safety across divisions including Corrections Civil Process Courthouse Security E-911 Animal Control and Law Enforcement.
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Front Royal
Warren County
McEathron
Fice
Sheriff's Office
Public hearing on Morgan Ford low water bridge design
Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on February 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at North Warren Fire Hall about replacing the Route 624 Shenandoah River low water bridge with a new two lane structure near Route 643. The 0.5 mile project, 0.02 to 0.36 mile from Route 643, costs 9.7 million dollars and will be 480 feet long with a 22 foot travel way. Existing and new approaches include two 11 foot lanes and shoulders. no bicycle or pedestrian facilities. Traffic is projected to rise from 1876 to 3005 vehicles per day by 2035. An informational meeting on Mountain Vista Governor's School is set for January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Warren County High School.
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Shenandoah River
North Warren Fire Hall
Rockland Road
Front Royal
Howellsville Road
Mountain Vista
Warren County High School
Mt. Vista
Warren County
Warren County Public Schools
Weps
Janet Myers
Jmyers
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