Fire at VFW Post 1860 in Front Royal under investigation
Police probe links between July 11 fire at VFW Post 1860 on North Royal Avenue and a July 3 burglary and theft, with officials stating an active investigation. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours, two firefighters injured, and two occupants escaped unharmed. Authorities urge tips to Det. Fogle or Det. King at 540 636 2208.
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VFW Post
N. Royal Ave
Crystal M. Cline
VFW
Norman Shiflett
Front Royal
North Royal Avenue
Strasburg
Warren Memorial Hospital
Mabie
Knee
American Legion
8Th St
Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office
Police Department
Criminal Investigations Division
David Fogle
Zach King
Carnival raises $50 000 to support Front Royal firefighters
The annual Fireman’s Carnival in Front Royal has raised about $50,000 for the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department. Organizers say the funds cover operating costs, pay bills, and buy or pay off equipment. Cooks have contributed nearly $35,000, with total proceeds expected around the usual amount.
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Carnival
Front Royal
Warren Sentinel
Joey Starcher
County OKs memorandum on tax sharing with Front Royal
After a closed session the Warren County Board of Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding to share meals and lodging tax revenue from the Route 340 522 corridor with Front Royal. The town would receive about 30 percent of the meals tax and five percent of lodging tax in the corridor including Crooked Run West. The corridor has long seen friction since 2007 when nearby shopping centers opened north of I 66. The main contention is the equal per
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Front Royal
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Blair Mitchell
Crooked Run West
Charities aid Warren County kids with back to school gear
In Warren County the August 17 start date looms as charities and agencies rush to stock backpacks with supplies for families in need. C CAP Front Royal Warren County has begun distributing supplies and is seeking donations, aided by a Rotary Club grant of about 200 backpacks.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Congregational Community Action Project
C-Cap
Janet Harshman
Rotary Cludack
Rotary Club
Front Royal council weighs pause on enterprise zone plan
Front Royal officials approved a first reading of an ordinance creating an enterprise zone at the former Avtex site but may reject a second reading. At a work session they favored no action for now, unsure if the state will approve the zone. The measure could offer sewer tap-in and business license breaks and help from the local economic development authority. There was worry about restrictions targeting West Windsor businesses and possible read advertising if changes tighten rules.
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Front Royal
Fomer Avtex
Front Royal-Warren
County Economic Development Authority
West Iston
Eugene Tewart
Visitors center serves more than just tourists in Front Royal
The Warren County Front Royal Visitors Center expands beyond aiding tourists. With over 300 Virginia brochures, staff and volunteers guide residents and visitors statewide, promoting downtown Front Royal and Warren County. The center offers 66 brochures specific to Front Royal and Warren County to encourage local visits.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Virginia
Tim Smith
Obituaries for six locals reported in Virginia notices
Obituaries list six residents including Paul Edward Blevins 70 of Front Royal Alfred Leander Erickson 91 of Stephens City Opal Jones Joyner Linden Jimmie Lee Lowery 56 of Stephens City Louise R Montgomery 94 former Front Royal Peggy Brooks Porter 78 former Front Royal and Alice Rebecca Welsh 91 formerly of Middletown. Death notices appear in the local obituary column with ages and hometowns.
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Paul Edward Blevins
Front Royal
Alfred Leander
al” Erickson
Stephens City
Opal Jones Joyner
Linden
Jimmie Lee Lowery
Louise R. Montgomery
Peggy Brooks Porter
Alice Rebecca Welsh
Middletown
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