Town man charged with 20 felony counts of child pornography possession after lengthy investigation
Front Royal Police investigating an unattended death in Town
School Board approves reduced FY23 operating budget ‘to keep the doors open’
St. Luke’s Community Clinic shares medical supplies with locals and third-world countries
Celebrate smart, safe & sober this July 4 holiday weekend
Supervisors fund school division 75%, clear way for WCPS employee bonuses
Council approves first Short-Term Rental permit under new ordinance guidelines over some objections
Summary of action items and board reports of FR-WC EDA meeting of June 24
After discussion following comments of ‘private citizen’ Darryl Merchant on Data Center ‘by right’ concerns, council appears to shift course – better late than never
Town Council-Town EDA Board discussion of future operational dynamics recalls recent past experience – but what can be learned?
Town Talk: A conversation with Lt. Robbie Seal and Sgt Terry Fritts – Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Town Talk: A conversation with Cornelia and Stephanie Banks – George Banks Blvd Day
Town Talk: A conversation with Butch Hammond and Donna Hunt, Skyline Christian Academy
Town Talk: A conversation with Meghan Bowers and Wendy Kurtz, Warren County Humane Society; fostering an animal brings rewards
Town Talk: A conversation with Michelle Ross and Erin Rooney, Samuels Public Library
Hometown Faces: Meet Scott Reid
Hometown Faces: Meet Suzanne Silek
Hometown Faces: Meet John Marlow
Hometown Faces: Meet Harry Bowen – soon to be 100
WATCH: Faces of Our Valley – Selah Theatre Project, Glory Bea!
Meet the Candidates: Delores R. Oates, Virginia House of Delegates, District 31
Meet the Candidates: Merritt Hale, US Congress, 6th District
Lance Allen announces candidacy for Virginia’s First Senate District
Meet the Candidates: Robert Hupman announces for Virginia Senate seat in new District 1
Town Talk: A conversation with Bruce Rappaport, candidate for Front Royal Town Council
Youth Empowerment Conference aims to help students find their paths
Help replenish the blood supply after holiday weekend
This week’s showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of June 30th
Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center Annual Fireworks Show
Winchester SPCA’s Dog Days of Summer Jam
Town man charged with 20 felony counts of child pornography possession after lengthy investigation
Front Royal Police investigating an unattended death in Town
Virginia’s annual crime analysis report now available on Virginia State Police website
Trio of Front Royal women plead guilty to oxycodone distribution ring
New information revealed during presentation of plea agreement in William Luckey sexual solicitation of a minor case
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 6/27/2022
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 6/13/2022
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POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 5/23/2022
Legal Notice: Hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection
EDA: Request for Qualifications for the provision of debt collection legal services
EDA: Invitation to bid; roof replacement
Special Commissioners Sale Saturday, October 5, 2019: Two adjoining tracts 42 & 41 acres
Town Notice: Water Quality Annual Report 2021
Town Notice: Recent increase in power outages and blinks
Town Notice: Curb & Gutter Project
Townwide line painting and thermoplastic for crosswalks, stop bars, and arrows will begin May 17th
No yard waste collection, public works office closed – May 18, 2022
Jennifer McDonald’s case deemed ‘complex’, criminal trial pushed back to May 2023
Summary of action items and board reports of FR-WC EDA meeting of June 24
Out of Friday Closed Session, EDA announces Settlement Agreement with Linda Hassenplug in financial scandal civil case claim
Update: April Petty awaits Judge’s decision on motion to dismiss EDA civil case seeking return of $125,000 received from Jennifer McDonald during 2016 home sale process
WC EDA explores property sales, LFCC intern program, and meeting notification updates
Little civil consequence of more criminal prosecution delays in EDA case
County Supervisors change November meeting date – stay mum on Closed Session EDA litigation discussion
‘Ghosts of EDA Loans Past’ come back to haunt county supervisors
EDA gets McDonald company property as part of settlement agreement
EDA Finance Committee scrutinizes FY-22 Budget proposal, dynamics
Chamber welcomes Garcia & Gavino to Front Royal
Local Senior Center reopens with new location and new name
Quality Title moves to a new home in Front Royal
Grand re-opening & ribbon cutting at Royal Cinemas
NextHome Realty Select re-opens office in Front Royal
Long overdue action to prevent gun violence
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline – June 29, 2022
Obenshain: New laws in Virginia that take effect July 1
Warner & Kaine applaud Senate passage of Legislation to extend child nutrition waivers
Celebrate smart, safe & sober this July 4 holiday weekend
Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area announces new podcast, “Piedmont Crossroads”
Social Security Board of Trustees: Outlook of combined trust funds improves
Valley Health System welcomes new trustees, board leadership
LFCC President Kim Blosser awarded technology leadership award
New information technology and cybersecurity legislation goes into effect in Virginia on July 1, 2022
New law allows DMV to grant extended license validity to military and others
Governor Glenn Youngkin issues Executive Order reforming Virginia’s regulatory process
Celebrate smart, safe & sober this July 4th holiday weekend
DMV reminds Virginians to make a plan before celebrating this Fourth of July
Cardinals vs Harrisonburg Turks – July 3 – Double-Header
Front Royal Cardinals vs Winchester Royals – Saturday, July 2
Front Royal Cardinals vs Purceville Cannons
Front Royal Cardinals vs Strasburg Express
Front Royal Cardinals vs Woodstock River Bandits
Warren County High School Graduation – Saturday, May 28, 2022
Warren County High School Class of 2021 graduation ceremony
Baccalaureate service for graduating seniors
Skyline vs Warren County: High School Boys basketball game livestreaming February 3, 2021 at 5:45pm
Skyline HS vs Warren County HS: Girls basketball game livestreaming January 8, 2021 at 5:45pm
Skyline High School Graduation – Saturday, May 28, 2022
Skyline High School Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony
Baccalaureate service for graduating seniors
Skyline vs Independence High School, February 12, 2021 at 6 PM in the third round of the Region 3B Basketball Tournament
Skyline vs James Monroe High School, February 9, 2021 at 6 PM in the second round of the Region 3B Basketball Tournament
Warren County Middle School vs Skyline Middle School – Girls Basketball, October 4, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Frederick County Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 27, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Daniel Morgan Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 23, 2021
Warren County Middle School vs Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 20th, 2021
Warren County Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 8th Grade
Warren County Middle School vs Skyline Middle School – Girls Basketball, October 4, 2021
Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 8th Grade
Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 7th Grade
Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 6th Grade
Skyline Middle School vs Daniel Morgan, June 3rd – Girls Volleyball
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Event
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Virginia’s median home price crosses $400K mark
Beat inflation with low-cost renovations
Sellers still getting big prices; demand dips
What if the perfect home is pending?
Selling your home: focus on the most profitable upgrades
OPEN HOUSE: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal – This Saturday, April 2nd
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Start your day with a smile
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Rotary Club of Warren County donates baskets to help homeless transition into independent living
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House of Hope enjoys “sweet” success
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Santa Claus is coming to Town, Warren County!
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Water conservation has always been a concern for farmers in drought-prone regions. However, the worsening impacts of climate change have exacerbated the problem worldwide. Here are three ways to reduce water consumption on your farm.
1. Soil management Incorporating proper soil management techniques can drastically conserve water on your farm. For example, practicing zero tilling, using mulch, and planting cover crops can all help the soil retain more moisture.
2. Water recycling Many parts of North America see a lot of rain in the springtime, which can cause significant water drainage from fields. A drainage water recycling system will capture this excess water in a pond or reservoir. The system will store it temporarily until it’s needed to water crops later in the growing season.
3. Drip irrigation If you already irrigate your crops, you may want to consider investing in drip irrigation. These systems reduce runoff and evaporation, saving up to 80 percent more water than traditional spray systems. This type of watering allows moisture to penetrate deeply into the soil, leading to better growth.
Ultimately, incorporating water conservation into your agricultural practices is one of the most critical tools available to ensure a safe and reliable food supply.
Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming principles that aims to keep soil in as good or better health than when you started farming. Here are four standard practices.
1. Conservative tilling. Over time, aggressive tilling can cause soil erosion and release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Low and no-till practices reduce soil disturbance, allowing for a healthy and resilient soil environment.
2. Diversify crops. Different plants release different carbohydrates through their roots and, in turn, return different nutrients back into the soil. Therefore, increased plant diversity helps create a rich, varied, nutrient-dense soil that produces higher yields.
3. Cover crops. Planting crops like wheat, barley, and peas in fields that would otherwise be bare significantly reduces soil erosion and agricultural runoff from rainstorms and irrigation. Cover crops also help smother weeds and control pests and disease.
4. Minimal pesticide use. Pesticides can linger in the soil for years or decades after they are applied, continuing to harm soil health. Keeping pesticide use to a minimum allows microorganisms to thrive and protect plants against pathogens and ot¬her threats.
Rotating crops across many fields rather than planting the same crop in one location year after year also encourages a healthy soil ecosystem.
You may have heard about GMO crops but not know precisely what that means. GMO stands for a genetically modified organism. This term refers to crops that have been artificially manipulated in a laboratory. Here’s what you need to know.
Advantages Many GMO crops have been altered to be less vulnerable to insects and other pests. That means farmers don’t have to use as many harmful pesticides.
Certain GMO crops have been bred to resist disease and survive stressful conditions like drought. This adaptation allows farmers to produce the same yields under harsher conditions, helping lower the price of food.
Many GMO crops are designed to be nutrient-dense, which is helpful in regions where people suffer from nutritional deficiencies.
Disadvantages Although current research suggests that GMO foods are safe, one of the biggest concerns is that they can cause allergic reactions. GMOs contain DNA from other organisms, which may be allergenic for some people.
Similarly, there’s a common concern that GMO foods cause cancer. Cancers are caused by DNA mutations, so some people fear that eating foods with added genes could affect their DNA. However, no research has tied eating GMO foods to cancer.
You can rest assured that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors GMO foods to ensure they’re safe for consumption.
Aerial imagery is a crop scouting technique that helps farmers manage their fields and detect stress and disease in their crops. Here’s an overview of the three main types of aerial imagery used in agriculture.
1. Drones or unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) deliver clear image resolution because they’re equipped with high-quality cameras that can fly at very low altitudes. For instance, drones can capture the fine details of individual rows and plants. Some drones provide a live video feed so you can immediately take corrective action if necessary. One of the most significant disadvantages of using a drone is its limited battery life, which can impact productivity.
2. Human-crewed aircraft provide high-quality aerial imagery without the time commitment or overhead costs of owning a drone. However, this method involves a lot of preparation, making it difficult to capture images in certain weather conditions or specific times of the day. It often takes a few days to receive the aerial photos, which could be detrimental to your crop if there’s a pressing need to be addressed.
3. Satellite imagery is the most affordable aerial imagery on the market and covers the most expansive field of view. However, it offers the lowest resolution. One of satellite imagery’s most significant drawbacks is that weather and cloud cover often hinder it. For example, suppose there are several overcast days in a row; you might miss a desirable image of your crop at a specific growth stage.
Be sure to consider your crop scouting needs and the type of information you want to gather before choosing an imagery source.
You’ve heard of honeybees, but have you ever heard of leafcutter bees? As their name implies, leafcutter bees use cut leaf fragments to construct their nest cells. They’re docile and have a mild sting compared to honeybees and wasps.
Across North America, leafcutter bees are commonly used to help pollinate alfalfa crops. In fact, the use of leafcutter bees increases alfalfa seed production by more than 50 percent. They can also pollinate crops like birdsfoot, trefoil, lowbush blueberries, and hybrid canola.
Leafcutter bees are better than honeybees at alfalfa pollination. Alfalfa flowers have a tripping mechanism that requires bees to press their heads against the petal to access the nectar and pollinate the crop. The North American honeybees have evolved to insert their tongues between the petals and access the nectar without tripping the flower, thus preventing pollination.
While native to northeastern Europe, leafcutter bees were introduced to North America in the 1930s. They were brought in to counter a drop in alfalfa seed production due to their unique pollinating method.
Animal waste contains many useful and recyclable components. However, if incorrectly stored, it can negatively impact soil, water, and air quality. Here are a couple of the most common animal waste management strategies.
Dry stacking Dry stacking animal waste involves piling solid manure and soiled livestock bedding in a covered storage bin with a concrete bottom. Farmers must ensure the pile is compacted, covered, and sealed to prevent manure nutrients from leaching into the soil. Dry-stacked manure can be treated with additives such as lime to help reduce unpleasant smells and deter pests.
Composting Composting manure involves turning over a pile of animal waste several times until it breaks down into a stable organic form. Composted manure is dense in nutrients and free of parasites and weed seeds. Many farmers use composted manure on field crops to improve the soil’s water-holding capacity and significantly reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.
Farms can also hire a certified manure hauler to come and remove animal waste from their property. Haulers either take the manure to a centralized composting facility or spread it on farmland.
Natural service (NS) and artificial insemination (AI) are the two most popular breeding programs used by cattle breeders and producers worldwide. Here’s an overview of these methods.
• Natural service is used by most cattle breeders and producers. It’s the natural breeding method where the cow and bull are allowed to mate without technological intervention. In other words, the bull and cow mate as they naturally show heat.
Although the bulls must be fed and taken care of all year, this method is relatively hands-off and doesn’t require special equipment.
• Artificial insemination is reproduction achieved by human intervention. It involves collecting sperm cells from a bull and manually depositing them directly into a cow’s reproductive tract.
This breeding method is labor-intensive and requires farmers to invest in expensive facilities, equipment, and estrous synchronization drugs. However, it often results in improved reproductive performance and herd genetics. In addition, AI reduces the risk of disease transmission.
Some farmers use a combination of both methods to improve the health of their herds.
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