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Louise Emanuele Cassella, 91, of Middletown, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025. During the last stage of her life, she was frequently surrounded by family members ...

It was a simple $4 purchase at a Pennsylvania flea market in 1989. A man browsing through odds and ends came across a faded country scene in an old frame. The frame looked promising, so he bought it.

After listening to your comments last night, it seems to me that you don’t fully understand what “public library” means. It does not mean that is is controlled by a government. It means the following ...

The 4th of July is one of the most cherished holidays in the United States. It’s a time for fireworks, cookouts, and celebrating with friends and family. But while the day is meant for fun, it’s also ...

On their fourth date, a tech entrepreneur asked his new companion—a successful marketing executive—if she’d ever consider a prenuptial agreement. Her reply was simple and unexpected: “I will if you ...

Move over paddleboards and jet skis—there’s a new water sport making waves. Electric surfing, also known as eFoiling, combines the thrill of surfing with the power of modern tech. With a ...

Local business owners filled the room at the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce recently for a lively and eye-opening session led by Andy Gyurisin, Director of the Laurel Ridge Small ...

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists ...

Warren County Public Schools will begin a new chapter in leadership after Superintendent Dr. Chris Ballenger officially resigned from his position this week to accept a new role in South Carolina. The ...

I must be old. Or at least from a time when “right and wrong” weren’t just flavor options on the political smoothie menu. When I was growing up, we were taught to respect our elders—even when they ...

Who is really being transparent, and who is required to be transparent in the county’s budget process? Transparency is only for the departments, library, and all the others that receive money. Is the ...