Fire destroys home. week’s second blaze under control
The July foul blaze at 1016 Virginia Avenue left a single story house destroyed after a grease pan fire spread through the home. No injuries reported as seven fire companies and Red Cross aided a seven member family. Damages estimated at 60 000 to structure and 20 000 to contents. Fire marshal from Warren County with help from Front Royal and Frederick County authorities investigated. Firefighters released by 2 p.m.
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Mabie
Virginia
American Red Cross
Virginia Avenue
Warren County Fire and Rescue
Front Royal
Frederick County
Frederick County Fire and Rescue
Virginia Ave
Jail staff tackle startup issues at RSW Regional Jail
Officials say training delays and inexperience in a large open facility slowed the transition at RSW. Attorneys report improved access during a tour. health form denials raise due process concerns. Interim Superintendent Gilkison, with consultant Chris Webb, plans ongoing staff training and system fixes as the jail moves toward stability.
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RSW
Stanley
Northwestern
Winchester
David Silek
Warren County Bar Inc
Silek
ASW
Warren County
Russ Gilkison
Chris Webb
Gilkison
Corrections Court Services
Loudoun County
Obituaries share memories of Gibbons and Bowden
Mabel Gertrude Gibbons 93 of Stephens City died July 19 2014 at home born June 15 1921 in Stamford West Virginia daughter of Noah Williams and Frances Williams she was a Masters Tuxedo manager member of Abundant Life Church and American Legion post 8 in Washington DC married Vincent Gibbons in Arlington VA he died 1996 survived by two daughters Linda Lawhorn and Mary Lester 11 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren 11 great great grandchildren last of 10 siblings a memorial service is set for July 26 at Abundant Life Church Stephens City Rev Malcolm Vanderer officiating burial private memorial gifts to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Arrangements by Enders Shirley Funeral Home Stephens City. Bernice Jackson Bowden 66 of Front Royal died July 18 2014 at Winchester Medical Center a Homegoing Celebration July 24 at 1 pm at Turner Robertshaw Funeral Home Reverend Dr Charles Jackson officiating burial Good Hope Cemetery family to receive friends July 24 from noon to 1 pm at the funeral home Bowden born December 22 1947 in Front Royal to Mack Owen and Roberta Roberts Jackson worked at Artifax Fibers over 20 years and as a mail clerk supervisor at Novitex Solutions for 20 years she is survived by daughter Arveda Bowden of Stephens City brother Aaron Jackson sisters Francine Jackson and Janet Poles granddaughter Janiyah Wilkins pallbearers listed.
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Mabel Gertrude Gibbons
Stephens City
Mrs. Gibbons
Stamford
W.va
Noah Webster Williams
Frances Marilyn Schoolcraft Williams
Masters Tuxedo
Abundant Life Church
American Legion
Kenneth
Linda Lawhorn
Mary Lester
Nokesville
Judith Bilyard
Robert Raymond Anderson
Malcolm Vanderer
St. Jude Children’s Research Center
St Jude Place
Memphis
Bernice Jackson Bowden
Front Royal
Winchester Medical Center
Turner-Robertshaw
Charles Jackson
Good Hope
Ms. Bowden
Mack Owen
Roberta Elizabeth Roberts Jackson
Artex Fibers
Novitex Solutions
Arveda Bowden
Aaron Jackson
Francine Jackson
Janet Poles
Janiyah Wilkins
Walter Fletcher
Anthony Brown
Abe Porter
George Whitemore
Trevor Brown
Clarence Baltimore
Obituary: William Franklin Meeks known as Peanut dies at 47
William Franklin Meeks age 47 of Front Royal died July 15 2014. He was born October 17 1966 and survived by his mother Annie Ruth Ulfig stepfather Ed Ulfig daughter Brittany Meeks brothers Henry Meeks Jr and Jay Eubanks sister Diana Davis and preceded in death by daughter Nicole Meeks father Henry Meeks Sr and grandparents. A graveside service is set for 4 p.m. Saturday August 9 at 63 St James Lane Montross VA. The family thanks Wayne and Carol Derflinger for their care.
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William Franklin Meeks
Peanut
Front Royal
Annie Ruth Summerlin Ulfig
Ed Ulfig
Brittany Meeks
Henry Meeks Jr
Debbie
Jay Eubanks
Diana Davis
Nicole Meeks
Henry Meeks Sr
St. James Lane
Montross
Wayne
Carol Derflinger
Town considers two year contract with SBDC for economic aid
Council members favor a two year contract with the Virginia Small Business Development Center to guide local economic development. The town would pay 10000 dollars annually with federal funds covering the rest. SBDC would act as interim executive director and help locate a long term director.
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Michael
Virginia Small Business Development Corporation
Virginia Small Business Development Centers
SBDC
Lord Fairfax Community College
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA
George Mason University
Carr
McIntyre
George McIntyre
Mike McCool
Council
McCool
Nicole Eskridge 24 of Linden Virginia dies. services set
Nicole Lynn Eskridge age 24 of Linden Virginia died Saturday July 19 2014. A funeral will be held Saturday July 26 at 12 PM at Maddox Funeral Home Front Royal conducted by Sammy Campbell. Burial follows at Panorama Memorial Gardens. Memorials may go to Warren County Humane Society.
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Nicole Lynn Eskridge
Linden
Virginia
Maddox Funeral Home
Front Royal
Sammy Campbell
Panorama Memorial Gardens
Nicole
Reston
Warren County High School
Johnstown
Neil Eskridge
Melissa
Marcie Eskridge
Tom and
Ginny Eskridge
Falls Church
Bonnie Blankenship
Florida
Gloria Sullivan
Lester Gerber
Brenda Ratlier
Winchester
Joseph Beaty
David Beaty
Amanda Eskridge Kindall
Rebecca Beaty
LeAnn Eskridge
Noel Perry
Brantly Kindall
Lee Eskridge
Ben Eskridge
Zack Eskridge
Randy Bunion
Warren County Humane Society
Progress Drive
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Maddox
W. Main St. Front Royal
Arthur R. Maddox
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