News Maker Matthew Reisinger on early voting for the November 3 elections

Early voting for the upcoming November 3 general election starts on September 18.

We spoke with Warren County Director of Elections and General Registrar Matthew Reisinger about it in our latest news maker.

News makers are sponsored by Warren County.

Experience Warren County Where History, Nature, and Family Come Together.

Matthew has details on the upcoming election including who is on the ballot and the constructional amendments being voted on.

He also tells us about where and when the polling opportunities are including the November 3 election day itself.

Matthew also tells us about the website available to get all the information about the election.

Click here for Matthew’s latest news maker.

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Furrever Friday: Meet Scarlett

Each week, we spotlight an adoptable pet from the Humane Society of Warren County.

This week we feature Scarlett, a 5- to 7-year-old Terrier mix. Scarlett arrived as a stray and is very friendly, sweet, and loves people. She does well on a lease and is very smart and ready to learn and grow with a new family.

All adoptable animals at the humane society are altered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations.

All cats, dogs, and other small animals at the humane society are cared for by the Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic at 840 B John Marshall Highway Front Royal.

If you would like to give Scarlett or any of  her friends a good home, please fill out an application at humanesocietywarrencounty.com.

Once you apply and are approved, a staff member will contact you with the next steps.

You can also check out the Humane Society of Warren County’s adoptable pets on petfinder.com.

The Humane Society of Warren County offers the Pick of the Litter Thrift Shop now at 113 East Main Street Front Royal.

Furrever Friday is proudly sponsored by Shear Elegance Pet Boutique.

Shear Elegance Pet Boutique has been giving pets the love, care and respect they deserve since 2011.

Visit them today off John Marshall Highway and on Facebook.

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WPD arrest an 18-year-old for shooting at an occupied vehicle

Waynesboro Police used by permission by Captain B.W. Lemons Support Service Department

The Waynesboro Police Department (WPD) reports the arrest of an 18-year-old for shooting at an occupied vehicle.

Officers responded to the report of shots fired in the 300 block of North Winchester Avenue at Sunset Park at approximately 9:30 p.m. September 9.

Officers were able to determine that the shots were able to identify Isiah D. Crawford as the suspect.

Crawford allegedly fired at the occupied car while bystanders were present, but no injuries were reported.

Authorities believe it was not random but the result of an ongoing dispute.

Soon after the shooting Crawford was found in the 1100 block of South Delphine Avenue and arrested.

The 18-year-old Crawford is facing charges of attempted malicious wounding, shooting at an occupied vehicle, and reckless handling of a firearm all three are felonies.

In addition, Crawford will see misdemeanor counts of brandishing, obstruction, and discharging a firearm in city limits.

Crawford is currently being held without bond.

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A reward is offered in a brandishing investigation in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg Police Department/HPD Used by permission by Administrative Specialist of Harrisonburg Police Department Kyra Butler

The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) reports the ongoing investigation of a brandishing incident.

The incident occurred at a party in the 1300 block of South Main Street during on August 23.

Newly released video stills show a male suspect who arrived at the party with three other men at approximately 11:45 p.m.

The male is described as a shorter white male, skinny build, with brown mop style haircut.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black T-Shirt, dark pants, and dark shoes.

The four males spoke with the party organizers several minutes before the foursome was kicked out of the gathering.

The brandishing suspect returned alone for a second time.

This time the suspect was wearing a black hooded Hollister jacket and was confronted again by party organizers.

After approximately 25 minutes of confrontation the suspect pulled back his jacket to reveal what witnesses described as a black AR style rifle at his waistline.

The barrel of the weapon was pointed down toward the ground inside his pants.

The suspect left the area on foot south in the direction of South Avenue.

This is an active investigation and anyone with any information about the incident is encouraged to contact the HPD at 540-434-4436.

Any information leading to an arrest is eligible to a reward through Crime Solvers.

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News Makers Sharon Flippo and Bobby G on the Joe Jackson Peidmont Blues Festival

The annual Joe Jackson Peidmont Blues Festival is moving locations.

We spoke with Representative of the Festival Sharon Flippo and Performer Bobby G about the move and the event in our latest news maker.

News makers are sponsored by Warren County.

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First Sharon tells us about the move to the new location and the setting of the festival.

She also has details on early purchase of tickets for this full day event September 26.

Bobby tells us about the performers and gives a little of the music along with information about two school events connected to the festival September 25.

Click here for Sharon and Bobby’s news maker.

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The Duke’s Preview: Strasburg vs Warren County

9/11/26, Front Royal, VA- Warren County (1-0) welcomes Strasburg (2-0) to town for tonight’s Hike Kidz Foundation Game of the Week c/o Brickhouse Bar and Grill with coverage starting at 6:30 pm on The River 95.3, Fox Sports 1450, TheRiver953.com, and The River 95.3 app.

The Wildcats will enter the contest off a Bye Week and plenty of time to prepare for an angry Rams squad coming off a loss.

Warren County is 1-0 after a season opening thrashing of Rock Ridge, 58-12.

Senior QB Bryce Bergmann led the way with 4 TD passes, 3 of those to senior WR Troy DeHaven.

But now the Wildcat offense will face a much tougher opponent in Strasburg.

The Rams defense actually shutout Broadway in the 8-7 loss with the Gobblers only touchdown coming in the form of a late pick-six.

Strasburg will now look to rally this season like they did last year after an early loss to Broadway before turning things around and winning the school’s first State Championship.

In last year’s matchup vs Warren County, Quincy Williams was sidelined due to injury, but this go round he is expected to be at full strength.

Williams is coming off a 177 yard, 4 TD performance against Skyline followed by a 131 yard, 1 TD game last week.

With a healthy season and a few playoff games, the Strasburg career rushing record of 5,307 yards set by Frankie Shoemaker (stat via Until It Was Ours by Ryan Sonner) could be within reach.

Warren County’s defense led by the Texan Tackling Machine LB Frank Nelson and two-way standout Kaiden Clowser, scoop and score vs Rock Ridge, will need to contain Williams and read their keys against Strasburg’s T-Formation to keep this game within reach.

Strasburg has dominated this rivalry in recent years, but Warren County is hoping to have a turned a new leaf with Coach Breeden now establishing his culture and coming off what he claims is the program’s best offseason since his arrival.

We will see tonight how much ground the Wildcats have made up, but the Rams still seem to be a program farther along and they will be seeing red after experiencing another heartbreaking loss to Broadway.

Warren County will be able to connect on a few explosive plays, but Strasburg will dictate the pace of the game and win at the line of scrimmage.

Rams out pace the Cats, 34-22.

For a preview of all the Week 3 matchups and a look back at Week 2, listen to the latest Sports Dogs Podcast HERE.

Sports Dogs Podcast: Week 2 recap, Week 3 preview

The Sports Dogs are barking about High School Football again this week as we put Week 2 in the books and look ahead to Week 3.

Click HERE to listen to the latest episode on The River 95.3 app or website, iTunes, Spotify, or Amazon music.

This week, the Dogs:

  • Look back at big wins for Sherando, Skyline, Handley, and James Wood
  • Tough losses for Strasburg, Millbrook, Clarke County and Central
  • Select Brady Lupton’s one-handed snag as Play of the Week
  • Select Owen Neal and Jaylen Tasco-Murray as Players of the Week
  • Rank our Power 5 (with some big shakeups in the rankings)
  • Look ahead to Game of the Week-Strasburg vs Warren County and all other Week 3 matchups
  • and more…

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Local schools claim 5k in T-Mobile contest

T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest is back again this year and several local schools have already claimed their share of the first round of prize money.

The most recent selections for “Week 5” of the contest included Clarke County and Warren County High Schools and they will each receive $5,000.

Other local winners selected earlier this season include Page County, Central, and Skyline.

Each of the five schools will now have the opportunity to win the grand prize of $1 million in stadium upgrades.

Schools from areas of population under 150,000 people are eligible and votes are cast via social media.

Photos and videos of school pride posted that tag T-Mobile, the school, and use hashtags #FN5GL and #entry will be counted towards the contest.

Schools still have until September 18th to enter the opening round of the contest and you can submit your shots from the Game of the Week Friday Night to cast your votes for Strasburg or Warren County.

To learn more about the contest, click here.

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Commemoratives around the region remembering 25 years since 9/11

News to know valley graphic created by Royal Broadcasting employee Brooke Greene used by permission

As we approach the 25th year since September 11, 2001 tragedy commemoratives to honor the lives lost will be held throughout the region.

A commemorative will be held September 11 at Jim Barrnnett Park at Preston Field starting at 8:30 a.m. in Winchester.

Most ceremonies will begin at that time as the attacks began early on the day.

The annual solemn event at the Gazebo in Front Royal will host military representatives and speakers again starting at 8:30.

A Handley High Schools stair climb will take place starting at 4:30 a.m. with the climb starting at 5 a.m.

The climb is expected to conclude at approximately 6:30 a.m.

Anyone is welcome to participate and should meet at the school at 4:30 a.m.

Loudoun County will hold an event at Segra Field in Leesburg which will be followed by the annual stair climb by first responders.

The stair climbs that are often held commemorate the heroic efforts of the 343 firefighters and 70 law enforcement personnel who made that climb up the stairs on that day in 2001.

The climbs are generally the equivalent of the 110 stories of both towers that collapsed that day.

The Northern Shenandoah Valley Community Veterans Engagement Board will host the Heroes and Harvest Festival from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Northern Shenandoah Valley Community Veterans Engagement event will be held at the Newtown Commons in Stephens City.

Woodstock Fire Department will host a commemorative September 11 at the Fire Hall starting at 8:30 a.m.

These are just some of the events being held as a commemorative to the events of 9/11.

Check local social media pages for updates and additional commemoratives.

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LRCC welcomes second class of Future Educators

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Laurel Ridge Community College’s second cohort of students in the Future Educators Academy began their studies this semester.

The program allows high school juniors to enroll and spend their mornings at Laurel Ridge and the rest of the day at their high school.

Students can then earn their associates degree in Education at the same time they graduate high school and will have guaranteed admission to education programs at Mary Baldwin, Old Dominion, Shenandoah, Lynchburg, and Mary Washington with more agreements in the works.

Students may also transfer to other four schools in the state with their associates degree.

The program is free for students and was created to help address widespread teacher shortages across the region.

Sherando High School senior Maddox Hayes joined the program last year with the goal of teaching middle or high school students and said, “Since middle school, I’ve found I really like to help people, and this is just an opportunity for me to help people as my full-time job and do it all the time. My favorite part about FEA is probably how it’s accelerated and I’m going to be two years ahead.”

Learn more about the program here.

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