Author: Staff

2026 Browntown, Va. Redbud Festival set for April 18
The Browntown Redbud Festival is Friday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Warren County Announces Signature VA250 Events Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
The Warren County VA250 initiative is part of Virginia’s statewide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence

Stephen “Steve” Edward Smith
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19th, 2026, at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating.

Virginia State Parks Adventure Series returns for 9th year
Virginia State Parks’ one-of-a-kind multi-sport race series kicks off on Feb. 15.

Engle’s Angle: When 1 +1 is Greater Than 2
Even a “manly man” like the author should be able to enjoy (guilt-free) a bath bomb every now and then.

Ask Stewart: Royal Greenway 2026
The map for the Greenway Trail is on the Tree Stewards website and available at the Front Royal visitors center.

Funding Available to Nonprofits Through REC’s The Power of Change
The deadline to apply for the spring 2026 grant period is Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.

Swing dance fundraiser in Front Royal to benefit Virginians with intellectual disabilities
A swing dance fundraiser with live big band music and a free beginner dance lesson will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 (7–9 p.m.) at Chelsea Academy in Front Royal, benefiting KOVAR and local Special Olympians.

Report outlines economic stakes of right-to-work repeal
A new economic report estimates that repealing Virginia’s right-to-work law could lower the state’s economic output by tens of billions of dollars over the next decade.

Virginia bill would limit how public schools teach Jan. 6
A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would set limits on how public schools may teach about the events of Jan. 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.










