Warren Coalition accepting nominations for Larry M. Funk Memorial Award
Valley Health’s acute care hospitals earn national recognition for patient safety
I-81southbound milling and paving starts May 15 in Rockingham County
Let’s chalk about mental health
Laurel Ridge signs partnership agreement with Opportunity Scholars and Shenandoah University
Supervisors juggle budget numbers and taxing variables as await approval of a State Budget
From Churchill Downs to Front Royal Town Hall – Longshots are on a roll as Jackson gets council appointment
Citizen FOIA timeframe exemption claim against POSF denied, hearing continued to May 11 on allegation of FOIA violations
Board authorizes additional Election Security Software purchase, bridge name change compromise, Wendling’s elevation to Planning Director – and more
Berry v. Town of Front Royal: Judge rules Town must produce communications with hired attorney, Berry may re-depose Tederick and LeTasha Thompson
Town Talk: A conversation with Jon Martz, Director and Brook McClung, Job Developer – WC Department of Social Services
Town Talk: A conversation with Aadon Atwood, Warren County HS Senior, Future Entrepreneur
Town Talk: A conversation with Barney Stine, AMVETS Post 18, Stephens City, VA
Town Talk: A conversation with David Freese, The Valley Chorale – Earth Day Concerts
Town Talk: A conversation with Justin Proctor – Earth Day Celebration 2022
Hometown Faces: Meet Scott Reid
Hometown Faces: Meet Suzanne Silek
Hometown Faces: Meet John Marlow
Hometown Faces: Meet Harry Bowen – soon to be 100
WATCH: Faces of Our Valley – Selah Theatre Project, Glory Bea!
Lance Allen announces candidacy for Virginia’s First Senate District
Meet the Candidates: Robert Hupman announces for Virginia Senate seat in new District 1
Town Talk: A conversation with Bruce Rappaport, candidate for Front Royal Town Council
Town Talk: A conversation with Amber Morris, candidate for Front Royal Town Council
Town Talk: A conversation with Melanie Salins, candidate for School Board in Warren County, North River District
Stephens City Lions Club to host one mile community yard crawl on Saturday, May 21
The show must go on: Postponed Terms of Endearment will go on in May
This week’s showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of May 13th
Humane Society of Warren County to host their second annual Rough, Tough and Scruffy fundraiser
Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association offers “‘Fiery Trials’ of Bel Air During the Civil War”
POSF Inc. ruled subject to FOIA law in Chappell-White civil suit – ‘However’ evidence lacking for finding of violations
Florida man arrested in possible Front Royal human trafficking case involving minor
Winchester man arrested for Second Degree Murder following early morning shooting
Citizen FOIA timeframe exemption claim against POSF denied, hearing continued to May 11 on allegation of FOIA violations
Sheriff Carter finds himself in one-person minority on RSW Jail leadership in wake of recent inmate fatalities
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Legal Notice: Hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection
EDA: Request for Qualifications for the provision of debt collection legal services
EDA: Invitation to bid; roof replacement
Special Commissioners Sale Saturday, October 5, 2019: Two adjoining tracts 42 & 41 acres
No yard waste collection, public works office closed – May 18, 2022
Town Notice: Road Closure – Chester Street and Laurel Virginia Hale – May 9 – 11
Town Notice: Road closures – sewer repairs
Front Royal flushing fire hydrants town wide
Town Council meeting on Monday, March 28 will include several public hearings
WC EDA explores property sales, LFCC intern program, and meeting notification updates
WC EDA takes no action out of Special Meeting Closed Session
Watch: Royal Examiner video of WC EDA monthly meeting of February 2022
Two adults in the room: Following Thursday meetings County and Town EDA boards move toward coordinated efforts
WC EDA moves forward with bank refinancing, welcomes Joe Petty to directorship
Little civil consequence of more criminal prosecution delays in EDA case
County Supervisors change November meeting date – stay mum on Closed Session EDA litigation discussion
‘Ghosts of EDA Loans Past’ come back to haunt county supervisors
EDA gets McDonald company property as part of settlement agreement
EDA Finance Committee scrutinizes FY-22 Budget proposal, dynamics
Local Senior Center reopens with new location and new name
Quality Title moves to a new home in Front Royal
Grand re-opening & ribbon cutting at Royal Cinemas
NextHome Realty Select re-opens office in Front Royal
Warrior Psychotherapy Services opens on Main Street
Warner & Kaine statement on bipartisan bill commemorate Moton Museum in Farmville becoming law
U.S. Senator Mark Warner: Senate’s failure to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline – May 9, 2022
Warner & Kaine applaud administration’s new efforts to lower internet costs
US Senator Mark Warner: Boeing announced their intent to relocate its headquarters from Chicago to Arlington.
Millions of dollars raised In Maryland congressional races, but just a couple of real contests
White House: A Proclamation on Remembering the 1,000,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19
Fauquier Health spreads awareness through Pediatric Bikeathon event
In sheer numbers, U.S. and NATO forces far outstrip Russia’s military
Middleburg, Virginia to hold Town-wide career fair
Governor Glenn Youngkin statement on baby formula shortage
Youngkin: April 2022 General Fund Revenues exceed forecasts
Port of Virginia sees continued growth as more ocean carriers shift services to the Commonwealth
Virginia tackles skyrocketing drug overdoses
Attorney General Miyares announces $3.5 million secured for Virginia consumers deceived by TurboTax
Warren County Middle School vs Skyline Middle School – Girls Basketball, October 4, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Frederick County Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 27, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Daniel Morgan Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 23, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 20th, 2021
Warren County Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 8th Grade
Warren County Market Report for April 2022 with Jen Avery
As mortgage rates spike, Virginia’s housing market shifts
How to decide if you should buy a home in the city or suburbs
10 signs you’re ready to own a home
Real Estate and Community News (March/April 2022) with Jen Avery, REALTOR
OPEN HOUSE: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal – This Saturday, April 2nd
House for sale: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal
House for sale: 104 Foam Flower, Lake Frederick
Property for sale: 425 N Royal Ave, Front Royal – Watch the tour!
House for sale: 361 Walnut Drive, Front Royal – Watch the tour!
Start your day with a smile
Start your day with a smile
Start your day with a smile
Start your day with a smile
Start your day with a smile
What police officers want you to know about policing
4 common types of EMS calls
Olivia and Liam top baby names for 2021
Warren Buffett’s investment strategy still pays
To Censor or not to Censor, that is a Difficult Question
The Cracked Acorn: New Day
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Should I Choose Passion or Duty?
Why we should be ‘Babyish’ in Love
The School of Life: How to Stop Playing Games in Love
The School of Life: How You Can Be Too Clever
Looking Back: A Mothers Revenge – Hannah Duston
Ben Franklin and his miraculous lightning rod
The Year Without A Summer : “Eighteen Hundred & Froze To Death”
America’s veterans remembered and honored for their service across the years
How much do you know about Veterans Day?
5 meaningful ways to celebrate Veterans Day
5 ways to celebrate Veterans Day
The 11hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – Veterans Day 2020
Warren County Market Report for April 2022 with Jen Avery
Rotarian Rob Grimm receives Paul Harris Fellow +4 recognition
Pours for Polio: Karaoke and 50/50 event for End Polio Now
Empty Bowl Supper brings in approximately $13,000 for House of Hope
Skyline HS vs Warren County HS baseball alumni this Saturday at Bing!
Community Blood Drive to be held this Wednesday, March 3rd
Santa Claus is coming to Town, Warren County!
A “COVID Christmas” message from Santa
“Wreaths Across America Day” will be celebrated December 19th
Attention cyber shoppers: Support a Warren Co. entrepreneur’s dream and buy a Jarvis Handheld Vacuum online – free shipping!
Warren Heritage Society announces the publication of their newest book, “Coming Together”
Send bracelets to quarantined residents of Commonwealth Assisted Living in Front Royal through WeAreSPACE.org
Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 10
Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 9
Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 8
Breakfast with Barry Lee – Dishing out ample servings of positivity, humor, and community spirit.
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Book review: How to to craft the story of your business
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How to minimize job-interview stress
Interview question: ‘Why did you leave your last job?’
Explore the hidden job market
A brief guide to networking
3 golden rules for future entrepreneurs
Make the classic Reuben sandwich at home
25 foods you should always have on hand
5 tips for making mashed potatoes
Reduce food waste with gleaning
Does your child need orthotics?
Try micro-exercises to improve health
3 reasons you may need to have a tooth pulled
7 activities that can improve your balance
4 benefits of hiring experts to maintain your lawn
Practical advice for environmentally ethical grocery shopping
Fun activities to do at the park
How to start a vegetable garden
3 services offered in retirement homes
3 tips for helping visually impaired seniors remain independent
Clearing out the house? Delete your email and text messages
4 tips for moving into a retirement home
Homework: 5 things that can affect your concentration
5 benefits of freeze-dried cat food
What you should know before getting chickens
How to handle your pet snake
“I have a destructive side.”
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How to prepare for a solo trip
5 good reasons to book your cruise early
Car accessories: how to choose a cargo carrier
6 advantages of driving an electric vehicle
How to celebrate National Nurses Month
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Give your partner a Mother’s Day weekend fit for royalty
Skip the diet and celebrate body diversity
Mother’s Day: 5 gift ideas for a tight budget
How much do you know about policing? Unfortunately, what many people believe about this line of work comes from television. For National Police Week, which takes place this year from May 15 to 21, here are some facts about this profession to keep in mind.
Becoming a police officer is difficult Earning a police badge is challenging. Only one out of every 100 applications is accepted for training. Many cadets won’t graduate from the academy, and more will quit during field training. The ones who make it are dedicated, intelligent individuals committed to keeping their communities safe.
Policing is inaccurately portrayed on TV Shows like CSI provide a glamorized view of police work. In real life, officers involved in shootings don’t go back to work right away, and murder cases aren’t solved in a few days. Investigations are painstakingly slow. Don’t assume that because you watch Criminal Minds, you’re aware of what happens on the job.
PTSD is a real problem More than shootings can cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in police officers. Horrible car crashes, violent altercations, and failed rescue attempts can all take a toll on an officer’s mental health.
Most cops never shoot anyone Watching the news may give you the impression police officers are always shooting at suspects. However, the exact opposite is true. Most officers go through their entire career without firing their weapon outside of a training range.
During National Police Week, consider the good work officers do to keep our communities safe.
4 common types of EMS calls
National EMS Week, which takes place this year from May 15 to 21, is a time for all Americans to learn more about the lifesaving work emergency medical service (EMS) providers deliver every day. These front-line healthcare workers are trained to arrive at the scene of an emergency and deliver medical aid. Here are some of the most common types of EMS calls they face.
1. Trauma Traumatic injuries happen quickly and require immediate medical attention. They can be wounds sustained in car crashes, drownings, shootings, and falls. About 100,000 Americans die from traumatic injuries every year, and it’s the leading cause of death in the country for people under 45. However, thanks to the medical training EMS workers have, many lives are saved.
2. Abdominal pain Pain in the abdomen can be a symptom of gas, indigestion, or a pulled muscle. However, it can also be symptomatic of pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, or appendicitis. EMS workers have the training to assess and diagnose abdominal pains on the scene.
3. Respiratory distress Determining why a patient can’t breathe properly is complicated and requires extensive medical knowledge. Respiratory distress can be caused by an allergic reaction, asthma, pneumonia, a stroke, or a drug overdose. Each scenario requires a different treatment before the patient can be safely transported to the hospital.
4. Chest pain Chest pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, including anxiety, acid reflux, pneumonia, and a heart attack. An EMS worker’s first job on a call pertaining to chest pain is to rule out the most life-threatening condition, which is cardiac arrest, then move on to other possible causes.
EMS workers face many challenges during an average shift, but their training and dedication help save lives. This year in May, be sure to show your appreciation for these medical professionals during EMS Week.
Olivia and Liam are America’s most popular baby names in 2021. Liam has been the top choice for new parents for five years in a row, and Olivia has topped the list for three years. Once again, during this unprecedented time, parents chose to stick with familiar names. Out of both Top 10 lists combined, only one name changed, with Theodore replacing Alexander in popularity. The name Theodore joins the Top 10 list for the first time–welcome to the club “Teddy!”
Here are the top 10 boys and girls names for 2021:
Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi encourages everyone to enjoy the baby names list and, while online, create a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
my Social Security, born ten years ago this month, is a personalized online account people can use beginning in their working years and continuing while receiving Social Security benefits.
Over the decade, more than 69 million people have signed up and benefited from the many secure and convenient self-service options. People who set up their my Social Security account have access to additional personalized services. They can request a replacement Social Security card online if they meet certain requirements. If they already receive Social Security benefits, they can start or change direct deposit online, request a replacement SSA-1099, and if they need proof of their benefits, they can print or download a current Benefit Verification Letter from their account.
People not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to get a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides their earnings information as well as estimates of their future benefits. The portal also includes a retirement estimator and links to information about other online services, such as applications for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits.
Social Security began compiling the baby name list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. At the time of a child’s birth, parents supply the name to the agency when applying for a child’s Social Security card, thus making Social Security America’s source for the most popular baby names.
Each year, the list reveals the effect of pop culture on naming trends. Here are the top five fastest-rising boys and girls names in 2021:
Please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames to view the entire list.
Do you share a birthday with a celebrity?
Tim McGraw, 55, By Steve Kwak [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons1 – Tim McGraw, 55, country singer, actor (1883), Delhi, LA, 1967.
Tim McGraw, 55, By Steve Kwak [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Ellie Kemper, 42, actress (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Kansas City, MO, 1980.
3 -, Frankie Valli, 85, singer, Newark, NJ, 1937.
4 – Rory McIlroy, 33, golfer, Holywood, Northern Ireland, 1989.
5 – Adele, 34, singer, born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Tottenham, England, 1988.
6 – Roma Downey, 58, actress (Touched by an Angel), Derry, Northern Ireland, 1964.
7 – Alexander Ludwig, 29, actor (Vikings), Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1992.
8 – Joe Bonamassa, 45, guitarist, New Hartford, NY, 1977.
9 – Billy Joel, 73, singer, composer, Hicksville, NY, 1949.
10 – Kenan Thompson, 44, comedian, actor (Saturday Night Live), Atlanta, GA, 1978.
11 – Jonathan Jackson, 40, actor (Nashville), Orlando, FL, 1982.
12 – Burt Bacharach, 94, composer (six Grammys, three Oscars), Kansas City, MO, 1928.
13 – Sofia Coppola, 51, filmmaker (Marie Antoinette), New York, NY, 1971.
14 – Ronan Tynan, 61, opera singer (The Irish Tenors), Dublin, Ireland,1960.
15 – Sam Trammell, 51, actor (True Blood), New Orleans, LA, 1971.
16 – Pierce Brosnan, 69, actor (Remington Steele), County Meath, Ireland, 1953.
17 – Thom Filicia, 53, interior designer, Syracuse, NY, 1969.
18 – James Stephens, 71, actor (The Paper Chase), Mount Kisco, NY, 1951.
19 – Grace Jones, 70, actress (A View to a Kill), Spanish Town, Jamaica, 1952.
20 – Timothy Olyphant, 54, actor (Justified), Honolulu, HI, 1968.
21 – Sarah Ramos, 31, actress (Parenthood,), Los Angeles, CA, 1991.
22 – Naomi Campbell, 52, model, actress (Empire), London, England, 1970.
23 – Drew Carey, 61, actor (The Drew Carey Show), Cleveland, OH, 1958.
24 – Gary Burghoff, 79, actor (M*A*S*H), Bristol, CT, 1943.
25 – Lauryn Hill, 47, singer, actress (Sister Act 2), South Orange, NJ, 1975.
26 – Eli Goree, 28, actor (One Night in Miami), Halifax, NS, Canada, 1994.
27 – Chris Colfer, 32, actor (Glee), Fresno, CA, 1990.
28 – Jake Johnson, 44, actor (New Girl), Evanston, IL, 1978.
29 – Riley Keough, 33, actress (Magic Mike), Los Angeles, CA, 1989.
30 – Jared Gilmore, 22, actor (Once Upon a Time, Mad Men), San Diego, CA, 2000.
31 – Colin Farrell, 46, actor (Total Recall), Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland, 1976.
There’s arguably no investor more famous than Warren Buffett. The so-called Oracle of Omaha is worth north of $100 billion, more than the market cap of Ford, Kroger, and many other big companies. Buffett is most famous for his “value investing” approach, but in recent years, some have wondered if he was perhaps falling behind the times. Still, Buffett continues to beat markets.
So what does value investing mean? Buffett looks for businesses that seem valued below their intrinsic value. This might seem like common sense. After all, isn’t the point of investing to buy low and sell high? Yet in large, liquid markets with lots of investors, it’s hard to find a good deal. Why? Because tons of professionals are busy evaluating companies, all looking for good deals.
Often, value is measured with price-to-earnings ratios and other metrics. Buffett’s strategy is to dig deeper, looking at a company’s so-called “fundamentals,” including not just measurements like revenues, but also assets such as factories, low debt levels, and various other factors.
Buffett typically avoids investments in emerging tech companies, which often offer high rewards, but also high risks. Rather than acting as a soothsayer trying to predict major future developments, Buffett hunts for businesses that appear a bit undervalued right now. He also looks for firms that could enjoy steady, predictable growth in proven markets and sectors.
With many investors preferring hot tech stocks and the like, Buffett’s investment strategy sometimes appears outdated. And yet, Buffett’s conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, has enjoyed burgeoning stock prices in recent weeks, often beating the market. Berkshire Hathaway’s market cap has topped $700 billion, making it one of the largest companies in the world.
Used cooking oil should never be flushed down the sink or toilet because it can contaminate or block sewage and water treatment systems. Additionally, since vegetable oils float on water, introducing them into water¬ways can inhibit light from penetrating the surface. This prevents photosynthesis in aquatic plants and limits the amount of oxygen available to underwater animals. Therefore, collecting and recycling cooking oil is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Recycling commercial cooking oil Restaurants, grocery stores, and other commercial food manufacturers must regularly drain and replace large quantities of cooking oil. Therefore, they store the used oil in secure tanks until it can be collected by a specialized company.
Recycling cooking oil at home Do you often use vegetable oil when cooking at home? If so, you may need to do some research to find out which recycling companies in your area take used oil and what types and sizes of containers are accepted.
Did you know you can reuse cooking oil three to four times? Simply strain it using a fine sieve covered with a coffee filter and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Remember to keep track of how many times you’ve used it by writing on the container.
Used vegetable oils can be converted into biogas, fertilizer, biofuel, and animal feed. To recycle your used oil, find a drop-off location near you.
You hear a song you love and what’s one of the first things you want to do? Share it with a friend, of course.
That’s the very human impulse that started the YouTube trend of reaction videos. In these videos, people listen to music far outside their comfort zones and supposedly for the first time. Teenage rap fans listen to Dolly Parton. Rappers listen to metal.
Reaction videos emerged about 10 years ago, according to the Economic Times, but really took hold within the last five years. These days, content has expanded to cultural reactions.
For example, the a cappella group Pentatonix has more than 660 million views of its official video of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. By YouTube standards, this is pretty good, but not the best — Baby Shark Dance has more than 10 billion views. The Pentatonix version of the song is widely believed to be one of the top performances and is famous for its sublime harmonies. Could someone from an entirely different culture, who didn’t speak English, still appreciate the song? The answer, according to the YouTube channel Trybals is definitely yes.
The channel has a panel of about five people from small towns in Pakistan, each from different walks of life, who don’t have televisions. The channel gives their panel all sorts of different experiences and asks them to react: pizza (not so much); cheesecake (oh yes); Pop Rocks (no, they won’t explode like a bomb); Bob Ross and The Joy of Painting (who doesn’t love him?); and Metallica (more than a million views).
Trybal is just one of the thousands of reaction channels from all parts of the globe, many of which have tens of thousands of subscribers.
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