Category: Latest News

Engle’s Angle: “Like Riding A Bike”
It wasn’t until after we were married that I learned how to ride a 10 speed, although ‘learned’ isn’t really the right word.

Browntown Community Center Unveils Renovated Kitchen
The Browntown Community Center will celebrate the completion of its renovated kitchen with a grand reopening on Saturday, August 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. The project includes expanded workspace and storage, updated utilities, improved ventilation, refinished flooring and a new commercial stove.

Adopt-a-Highway Volunteers Help Keep Virginia Roads Beautiful and Litter Free
Help keep Virginia beautiful and litter free by considering participating in the Adopt-a-Highway program.

Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania County
A 78-year-old Ruther Glen man was killed Tuesday morning when the single-engine airplane he was piloting crashed near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Discovery Museum to Add Bell 430 Helicopter to Rooftop Exhibit
The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum is taking its 30th anniversary celebration to new heights with plans to install a Bell 430 helicopter atop its Winchester rooftop as part of a new interactive exhibit focused on aviation, exploration and rescue.

Act by July 31 to Make Your Voice Heard in REC’s Director Elections
Members have until 5 p.m., Friday, July 31, to designate a proxy or register to vote live during the Annual Meeting.

Front Royal teen named top Young Marines grad
YM/Sgt Medina, 14, is a rising ninth grade student at Randolph Macon Academy. After high school, she plans to study fashion and achieve her goal of owning her own business.

Engle’s Angle: “Rock Stars and Astronauts”
I haven’t written in a while. My apologies. I’ve been traveling all across the country with my band. We just did thirty-five shows in forty days.

Virginia State Police investigating three fatal I-81 crashes in Frederick and Shenandoah counties
Virginia State Police are investigating three recent fatal crashes on Interstate 81, including two that occurred July 2 in Shenandoah and Frederick counties.

Youth programs at Samuels Public Library – July 2026
More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.










