Author: Staff

Warren County Sheriff’s Office PAL to host Jr. Deputy Camp in Front Royal
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office PAL will hold a two-day Jr. Deputy Camp March 31–April 1 in Front Royal for children ages 9–12, featuring K-9 demos, a tactical team demonstration, an obstacle course and more.

House Democrats pass sweeping gun control package over GOP objections
Measures include an assault weapons ban, expanded gun industry liability and new storage rules as Republicans warn of constitutional challenges.

Virginia Democrats release long-awaited 10–1 congressional map
Virginia Democrats have released a new proposal for congressional districts they hope would result in 10 Democrat leaning districts and one Republican majority district.

Town of Front Royal offers $1,000 scholarships to local graduating seniors
Front Royal will award three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who live within town limits, with applications opening Feb. 10 and a March 14 deadline.

Virginia’s $15 minimum wage bill moves to Senate committee
House Bill 1, which would gradually increase Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 by Jan. 1, 2028, has cleared the House of Delegates and is now advancing through the Senate.

Trump admin moves to more easily fire federal workers
The federal government maintains 2,252162 employees across its various agencies, according to the Department of Government Efficiency.

Four charged in multi-jurisdictional vandalism incidents in Front Royal area
Four young adults have been arrested and charged after a series of projectile-related vandalism incidents damaged businesses, homes and vehicles in Front Royal and surrounding areas, according to police.

Virginia DMV urges fans to plan a sober ride ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging football fans to plan ahead and line up a sober ride home for Super Bowl Sunday, citing past crashes and injuries linked to alcohol on the big night.

Spanberger orders state agencies to end ICE agreements
Spanberger said the change is meant to clarify the role of Virginia law enforcement and draw a clear line between state policing and federal civil immigration enforcement.

Engle’s Angle: Do You Want That With Or Without?
Was that our next door neighbor? It was. And her kids too. And one of their friends was with them. They were jumping up and down, breaking the ice and making the occasional snow angel.










