EDA Must Buy Land Back From Campbells After Return
The EDA intends to repurchase land returned to the Campbells to proceed with the project. A March 1 deadline discussed in 2014 allegedly tied to a tax break remains disputed. County officials acknowledge unclear minutes and possible conflicts, with Attorney Whitten stepping aside from EDA representation.
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Campbells
EDA
McDonald
Linda Glavis
Drescher
Tom Sayre
Jennifer
Sayre
Sargre
Dan Whitten
Board of Supervisors
Virginia Herb Festival Returns to Sunflower Farm Grounds
Sunflower Cottage and Backroom Brewery host the Virginia Herb Festival on 40 acres, offering music, beer, Frisbee for dogs, plant sales, shopping, and herb demonstrations by regional chefs including Donald Higby of Christendom College. Admission is five dollars for adults and free for children 12 and under. two-day event with weekend weather-friendly activities.
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Christendom College
Donald Higby
Clifton
Sunflower and Backroom
Billie Clifton
Sunflower Cottage
Backroom
Virginiaherbfestival.com
Supervisors Approve Six Year Road Plan For County
FRONT ROYAL the Board of Supervisors approved a six year plan for secondary road improvements at the June 6 meeting after a brief public hearing. Priorities include 2.2 miles of Blue Mountain Road reconstruction and widening and paving along Rocky Lane Ashby Station Richardson Bucks Mill Roads. Residents urged paving Ashby Station Road to fix dust and potholes. One resident opposed paving due to possible loss of a 100 year old oak tree and no turn lanes. VDOT notes drainage easements may be required with paving.
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Front Royal
Board of Supervisors
Blue Mountain Road
Rocky Lane
Ashby Station Road
Richardson Road
Bucks Mill Road
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Doug Rosen
Ashby Lane
Walter Reid Scott
William Peterson
Ashby Station
Virginia Department of Transportation
Staunton
Ed Carter
VDOT
Judge Rules Probable Cause For Grand Jury In Stabbing Case
Judge Kim Athey ruled after a May 25 Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court hearing that probable cause exists to send the stabbing case to a grand jury. Powell appeared briefly as motions to test bloods independently were made. The hearing continues June 29 in Warren County Circuit Court. If convicted of second degree murder, Powell faces five to 40 years.
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Kim Athey
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Powell
Adams
Commonwealth
Bryan Layton
Warren County
Waltz named new Front Royal town official
Tharpe praised Waltz for bringing knowledge to Front Royal and securing the town's claim of the state's lowest municipal electric rates. Waltz expressed honor at selection and outlined goals to streamline services, improve customer service, and invite public feedback through an open door policy.
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Tharpe
Waltz
Front Royal
Virginia
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Blair Mitchell
Gravis
Warren County Economic Development Authority
Greg Drescher
Jennifer McDonald
Warren County Board of Supervisors
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