Front Royal council forum draws candidates turnout light
In Front Royal the Chamber of Commerce forum drew about 35 attendees at the Warren County Government Center on Oct. 2 as six of seven council candidates answered seven preselected questions. Incumbents Parker and Tharpe seek re election. Tennett missed the event due to illness. Ratigan spoke on his behalf.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Linda J. Allen
Alford D. Carter
John P. Connolly
Bébhinn Cecilia Egger
Shea Parker
Hollis Tharpe
Robert Tennett
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Alford D. Carter III
John P
Tim Ratigan
BB gun on school bus sparks new Airsoft incident
In Front Royal Virginia on October 7 a Warren County middle school student pulled an Airsoft pistol from a backpack and brandished it on Bus No 41. The bus driver intervened and removed the unloaded weapon before any injury. Officials say this marks the second such incident in about a month.
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Front Royal
Warren County Sheriff’s Office
WCSO
Warren County
Danny McEathron
McEathron
Festival of Leaves Highlights Downtown Front Royal Parade
The Festival of Leaves returns October 11 from 9 AM to 6 PM in downtown Front Royal at Chester and Main streets. The event features a 5K race, parade, vendors, live entertainment, a car show, and children's activities with free admission. More details and vendor map at Warren Heritage Society website.
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Chester
Main Streets
Turnout high for SCBI open house
On October 4 in Front Royal a large crowd attended the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute open house featuring Walnut the White-naped crane born in 1981. The bird, native to wetlands of Russia, Mongolia and China, has faced habitat loss and pollution. Walnut arrived at SCBI at age 23, illustrating ongoing conservation efforts.
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Walnut
Russia
Mongolia
China
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
SCBI
Public urged water conservation in Front Royal
On Monday September 29 Front Royal issued a public notice asking residents to voluntary conserve water due to low flow on the South Fork Shenandoah River from Lee.
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Front Royal
Shenandoah River
Lee
Town of Front Royal
County eyes sliding scale for elderly tax relief
Warren County weighs changes to its tax code for elderly and disabled exemptions under Chapter 160 Article 6. The present rules grant 100 percent relief to ages 65 to 69 with earnings up to 26500 and to those 70 and older with up to 30000. Assistant County Attorney notes the board may amend the relief terms.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Dan Whitten
Commissioner of Revenue
Sherry Sours
Board of Supervisors
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