Memorial Day War Dogs Remembered in Front Royal Observance
War dogs marched with handlers around the gazebo during the fifth annual Memorial Day ceremony in Front Royal. The event honored more than a million soldiers and dogs who served, including hundreds from Warren County, sponsored by the Air Force Association. Diana Lieber led a dog parade during the blessing. Co-chair Malcom Barr noted the 1942 remount depot training dogs at what is now the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Robert MacDougall
Air Force Association
Diana Lieber
Relay for Life set for Saturday at Skyline High School
FRONT ROYAL The American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser is scheduled for this weekend at Skyline High School. It begins with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday on the track and runs to 6 a.m. Sunday as teams of volunteers walk laps to support cancer survivors and research.
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Fight Against Cancer
Skyline High School
American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Cancer Society
Skyline High School Relay for Life fundraiser event
A Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society features volunteer teams raising funds all year and walking the Skyline High School track from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday to honor cancer survivors with a 9 p.m. luminaria ceremony for loved ones lost to cancer. Call 540 667 6675 or visit acsevents.org for details.
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Gazebo Gathering kickoff opens summer concert series
The Blue Ridge Arts Council launches the 28th Gazebo Gathering with free Friday 7 p.m. concerts at Downtown Front Royal Gazebo through Aug 19. Acts span folk jazz and a Beatles tribute with local and regional groups. Popcorn soda and water sold. attendees often picnic as music fills Main Street. Sponsored by Warren County Town of Front Royal and Virginia.
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Front Royal
Main Street
Blue Ridge Arts Council
Kym Crump
Crump
Blue Ridge
Police direct traffic after fatal head-on crash near Smithsonian
A police officer directed traffic to turn around Tuesday afternoon near Gate 1 at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute on Remount Road after a head-on collision. The crash killed a 24 year old man and closed the road.
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Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Remount Road
Skyline Softball Inches Toward State Berth
Skyline softball stands one win from earning a spot in the state tournament as officials schedule a decisive game. The team seeks momentum after recent performances and relies on key hitters to push through to the finals.
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Josh Gully
the Sentine
Michael Williams
Randolph Macon Academy
Macy
House of Hope
By Kevin Olmstead
Gazebo
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Remount
Skyline
Odelle Elizabeth Brooks
Ada Rebecca Case
Harry James Doman
Charles E. Graham
Joanne Breeden Hildebrand
Charlottesville
Mary E. Jones
Luray
Charles K. Leeper
Middletown
Ermand Wilson Morris
Gladys M. Rowe
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