Author: Staff

Engle’s Angle: Some Food, Some Gas and a Lottery Ticket
The author is feeling lucky. Maybe he should buy some lottery tickets as well?

VDOT seeks public input on Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail study; meetings scheduled in Woodstock, Front Royal and Timberville
The Virginia Department of Transportation has launched an online survey to gather public feedback on findings from phases two and three of the Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Assessment, and has scheduled three in-person public meetings along the corridor being studied.

Virginia wildlife officials urge residents to secure food sources as bears become more active this spring
Black bears are emerging from their winter dens hungry and in search of an easy meal, and Virginia wildlife officials are reminding residents to secure potential food sources and reduce the chances of human-bear conflicts near their homes.

Six Electrical Safety Tips for Smarter Home Improvement
The good news is that most of those risks can be reduced with a few simple safety steps.

Virginia State Parks to hire more than 900 rangers
Virginia State Parks invites job seekers interested in summer seasonal and hourly wage positions to explore the opportunities available at parks across the state.

Samuels Public Library Adult Programs — April 2026
Events can be found and registered for at samuelslibrary.net

Jury Convicts Springfield Man of Hatchet Assault in National Park
Soufiane Bougria Assaulted his Girlfriend in the Shenandoah National Park.

Samuels Public Library Youth Events — April 2026
Samuels Public Library has a full slate of youth programs lined up for April. More information is available at samuelslibrary.net or by calling 540-635-3153.

‘From Lanterns to Liberty’ event April 18 kicks off Warren County’s America 250 celebration
Warren Heritage Society will host “From Lanterns to Liberty,” a free, family-friendly event Saturday, April 18, from 2 to 9 p.m. in downtown Front Royal, marking the kickoff of Warren County’s America 250 commemorations.

VDOT’s Staunton District plans nearly 600 miles of paving in 2026
The Virginia Department of Transportation has awarded 20 resurfacing contracts covering more than 580 miles in its Staunton District, which encompasses much of the Shenandoah Valley and Allegheny Highlands.










