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Sheriff’s Office to host youth program open house Jan. 22 in Front Royal
Families are invited to a free Warren County Sheriff’s Office youth program open house Jan. 22 (5:30–7:30 p.m.) at the Student Union Center in Front Royal. Pizza and cookies provided.

Free Trauma-Informed Certification Class with Warren Coalition
Warren Coalition will offer a free Trauma-Informed Certification Class (Course 1) on January 28, 2026.

Virginia updates vehicle inspection stickers for 2026, changes rejection labels
Virginia State Police are rolling out new vehicle inspection stickers for 2026, including a major redesign of rejection stickers that will now be white, more secure, and require removal once a vehicle passes inspection, along with updated stickers for motorcycles, trailers, and future color rotations through 2029.

Va. transportation board transfers rail and trail project amid public concerns
A tied vote prompted Transportation Secretary Shep Miller to advance a controversial Shenandoah rail-with-trail project to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, releasing $35 million amid concerns over cost, transparency, and public input.

DOJ says it won’t share classified details in wind case
The Justice Department says any classified information related to the federal offshore wind stop-work order will be reviewed privately by the judge and not shared with Dominion Energy during the litigation.

Sheetz Announces the Passing of Former President/CEO and Chairman of the Board Steve Sheetz
Altoona, PA (January 5, 2026) — It is with deep sadness that Sheetz announces the passing of its former President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, Stephen G. Sheetz, who died last night at the age of 77. Born January 7, 1948, in Altoona, PA, Steve graduated from Altoona High School in 1965. At just 12…

School bus crash under investigation in Rappahannock County
State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a Warren County school bus

Warren County supervisor resigns Fork District seat
Warren County announced Wednesday that Fork District Supervisor Vicky L. Cook has resigned from the Board of Supervisors effective Sept. 3, 2025.

Continuous single-lane closures scheduled on I-81 northbound in Shenandoah County
Northbound I-81 in Shenandoah County will see continuous single-lane closures September 8–10 and September 15–17, 2025, for concrete bridge deck rehabilitation at the North Fork Shenandoah River near exit 269. Ramp closures and wide-load restrictions will be in place.

State police investigating fatal I-81 crash in Frederick County
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.









