Festival of Leaves marks 46th year in Front Royal
The 46th annual Festival of Leaves returns to Front Royal with about 120 vendors along Chester and Main streets from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This community event, free to attend, supports the Warren Heritage Society through vendor proceeds and donations. The festival features food crafts and jewelry and includes numerous informational booths from local organizations.
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6th District hopeful courts local Dems
Front Royal district hopeful Kai Degner spoke to about 70 local Democrats at a Kennedy-King fundraiser dinner. Degner said he was inspired to oppose Rep. Bob Goodlatte after a visit to his grandmother in Germany amid a news era dominated by Cruz and Trump. Degner’s grandmother resisted Nazi membership.
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Candidates debate at Front Royal Chamber forum for three seats
Council candidates Eugene Tewart Jacob Meza Mike McCool William Sealock Jr and Robert Tennett Jr spoke on community strengths weaknesses rental housing and the new police station during a Tuesday night chamber sponsored forum in Front Royal Warren County.
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Afton Inn Could Have Buyer Soon
A confidential buyer has expressed interest in converting the Afton Inn at Main Street and Royal Avenue into an English pub on the ground floor with two upper floors of apartments. The Front Royal Warren County EDA confirmed a letter of intent and will conduct a feasibility study to assess suitability, noting the pub won’t be a national chain.
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Suspect Sought in Riverton Commons Robberies
Warren County Sheriff’s Office investigates two breaking and entering incidents at Starbucks and Sweet Frog in Riverton Commons. A white male suspect, wearing a camouflage hat with 48, gray sweatshirt, and dark shorts, has a Texas Longhorn tattoo on the neck and another tattoo on the left calf.
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Council weighs Royal Lane apartment complex plan
Council plans a public hearing on a special use permit to allow three 12 unit apartment buildings on 3.5 acres at the end of Royal Lane. The project aims to provide affordable housing for Warren County workers, with EDA President Jennifer McDonald noting local teachers struggle to find housing and many live outside the county.
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