New Warren County School Chief Attends First Meeting
Greg Dresher begins as Warren County School Board superintendent with praise from members. Board approves 14 middle school project proposals selecting James Marstin of JRM Consulting and declares 240 Water St. surplus, with a $115,200 unsolicited sale offer. Proceeds may fund Bessie Jefferies Elementary upgrades. Drescher named deputy clerk to assist as needed.
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Warren County School Board
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JRM Consulting Service LLC
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Man charged with firing gun at local campground
Front Royal man James C. Hall II, 27, was arrested after deputies found an intoxicated man firing a gun at the Front Royal Campground off U.S. 340. He faced charges of public drunkenness, carrying a concealed weapon while drunk, reckless firearm handling, and discharging a firearm in a public place. No injuries were reported. Hall was jailed on $4,000 secured bond.
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Area jobless rate inches up in May
May unemployment rose slightly across the region led by Warren County at 5.2 percent up from 4.8. Virginia's seasonally adjusted rate edged up to 4.9 percent while the national rate rose to 5.5 percent. Over the year Virginia added 29,900 nonfarm jobs for a 0.8 percent gain.
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Front Royal to establish second Enterprise Zone at Royal Phoenix site
Front Royal Town Council approved first reading of an ordinance to create the Front Royal Enterprise Zone at the former Avtex Superfund site now reopened for development after cleanup. State approval and a second reading are required. Local incentives include licensing credits, permit waivers, and grants from the Front Royal Warren County Economic Development Authority. State grants could total up to 800 per new full time position with health benefits, with caps on yearly positions. Critics warn incentives may displace local shops. one council member opposed. A state approval resolution passed unanimously, pending second reading. A work session is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the town administration building.
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Front Royal Independent Business Alliance
Royal Oak Computers
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E. Main St
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