United Way launches 2015 fundraiser in Front Royal
The Front Royal Warren County United Way kicked off its 14th Shrimp Oyster and BBQ Fest fund drive aiming for 166000, up from 150000, and surpassed the goal by about 7000. Mayor Timothy Carr urged residents to support the effort aiding 11 Warren County organizations.
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County backs out of deal harming town and its hotels
Deal talks leave county cash strapped and unable to keep paying the town for service. The town must continue providing water and sewer to the corridor, risking higher rates if revenue falls short. Critics urge a public hearing and caution the MOA may violate town policy while supporters cite long negotiations and potential gains from increased water revenue.
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Clare Schmitt
John P. Connolly
Commonwealth Court
MOA
Connolly
Bret W. Hrbek
County OKs parkway cost memorandum in Front Royal
Warren County supervisors approved a memorandum with Front Royal and the Warren County EDA to share costs for Leach Run Parkway. Projected price is about 15.5 million with prior estimates near 12 million. The city will seek an extra 2.5 million from VDOT to cover the revised budget. Completion is planned for late fall 2016.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Mitchell
Leach Run Parkway
Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT
Skyline High School book sale funds arts program
The Skyline High School Performing Arts Book Sale in the school cafeteria raised nearly $900 from about 5 000 books sold at $3 per grocery bag. Jacob Wiles and Wayne Wiles ran the sale, with proceeds supporting theater script rights and trips for band and choir. Leftover volumes were donated to Goodwill and other dealers, and the organizer hopes for an annual event pending approval.
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Jacob Wiles
Wayne Wiles
Skyline High School
Richard Follett
Follett
Inmates Protest Meal Issues At Local Jail
At Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail some inmates fasted last week over meal problems caused by a new cook. Breakfast biscuits varied in size and gravy amount. bread delivery failed for hot dogs meals. Officials added two extra hot dogs each to resolve the issue.
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Rappahannock- Shenandoah-Warren
Bill Wilson
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