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Newspaper
The Warren Sentinel
Location
Front Royal, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2017
Page
1
Dominion Virginia Power crews at several local sites saved a bee hive discovered during maintenance. The workers carefully relocated the hive to a safe nearby area, ensuring minimal disruption to service and protecting the colony. Local residents observed the operation and praised the crews for their handling.
The second annual reenactment of the Battle of Front Royal took place Saturday in Downtown Front Royal. The historic Civil War combat occurred on May 23, 1862, with Confederates and Union troops depicted in the event.
Warren County failed to win Smart Scale funds to upgrade John Marshall Highway Va 55 east of Front Royal to a four lane divided highway with a 16 inch raised median. The project ranked 367th of 404 statewide and 38th of 42 in the Staunton District. If funded, work could have begun in 2023. The county and VDOT will seek other solutions for the busy crash prone road.
Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger seeks specifics after the Front Royal Warren County EDA said it would buy land to keep the proposed Royal Lane apartments alive following a March 1 deadline. The extension beyond 800 feet for dead end streets was central, with a $445,000 deed figure prompting questions.
The Front Royal Warren County Economic Development Authority proposed a 36 unit apartment complex at the end of Royal Lane to house workers above low income limits. After a November approval and a missed March 1 deadline, land gifted for the project reverted to owners. the EDA now plans to buy the property and reduce the project scope.
Front Royal residents can comment on a proposed 45.9 million dollar fiscal 2017 18 budget at a 7 p m hearing May 22 at the Warren County Government Center 220 N Commerce Ave The plan shows about 0 5 percent spending rise with the general fund at about 10 9 million and streets about 2 6 million plus 633 395 for special projects The electric water and sewer and solid waste enterprise funds total the rest with electric about 19 7 million water sewer about 11 million and solid waste around 1 million The draft budget is available at frontroyalva com.
Virginia State Police honored fallen officers at the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service. Harry Lee Henderson, killed in 1987 during a traffic stop when a tractor trailer struck him on I 66, was remembered alongside seven other line of duty deaths and an off duty life saver who saved an 11 year old boy. Henderson, a 1973 recruit assigned to Warren County, was a Boy Scout leader who guided 46 youths to Eagle. The Henderson Bridge near Morgan Ford Lane bears his name in recognition of his service.
Family and friends gathered at the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center’s Spotlight on Women to honor former Warren County Supervisor Cliffie Scott Thomson. Born January 23, 1927 in Glen Alpine North Carolina, Thomson described a devout upbringing, musical influences from her mother, and memories of singing in a church choir as part of a lifelong service to family faith and community.
The annual Apple Blossom Golf Classic reports success with a redesigned amateur format that drew broader participation and positive feedback from players and sponsors. Organizers cited easier entry, tighter groups, and stronger competition levels.
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