Volunteers honored for housing and shelter work in Warren County
Warren County volunteers Smeltzer and Johns, recognized by the governor, run the HARTS thermal shelter at Front Royal Presbyterian Church. They assist with intake, meals, and aid guests in obtaining IDs, employment, and housing, while fundraising through events like the Coldest Night of the Year to cover weekly operating costs of about 2600 dollars.
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Warren County
Martz
the Daily
Smeltzer
Johns
Harts Thermal Shelter
Front Royal Presbyterian Church
House of Hope
Front Royal
Harts Shelter
Ronald Peery
Samuels Public Library
Peery
Alaska
Thermal Shelter
Health and Human Services
15Th Street
Michelle
HARTS
Johns and
Department of Social Services
Social Services
Virginia
Whited's rise through Front Royal police ranks
The story follows Whited who grew up in Chief High School, started volunteering at Warren County Fire and Rescue at 16, worked in waste and water departments after high school, then pursued public safety. He became a certified Front Royal police officer in 2002, mentored by Chief Ron Ricucci, after his father died that year.
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Warren County Fire and Rescue
Commerce Avenue
Whited
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
Rappahannock
Front Royal
Ron Ricucci
Front Royal appoints Brian Whited as police chief
Brian Whited reflects on his rise from patrol officer to captain and named chief in November. He emphasizes community engagement, staffing challenges, and integrating technology while outlining plans for outreach, mid management staffing, and officer wellness.
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Northwest Virginia
Whited
SWAT
FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
LEEDA
Southern Police Institute
Front Royal
Brian Whited
Uuid
Police Department
Kendrick Lane
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