News Maker Donna Settle on Valley League Baseball
Valley League Baseball players begin arriving during the Memorial Day weekend.
We spoke with Front Royal Cardinals President Donna Settle about the upcoming season in our latest news maker segment.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Donna tells us about the current status on housing for the in coming players.
She also tells us the status of the sale of beer being approved at Bing Crosby Stadium at Front Royal Cardinal games this year.
Donna also tells us of a couple of free games including a July 3 double header with fireworks.
Click here for Donna’s interview.
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News Maker Tom Eshelman on Friends of the NRA fundraiser
Friends of the National Rifle Association (FNRA) will hold a fundraiser this Saturday Mar. 5 at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Front Royal.
The fundraiser is for gun safety courses for youth as well as self defense courses for women.
We spoke to Tom Eshelman a representative for the FNRA in our latest news maker segment.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Tom tells us what to expect at this Saturday’s event.
He also tells us the percentage of funds that are returned to the community in these fundraisers.
Tom also tells us who has benefited from the FNRA in Front Royal in the past as well.
Click here for Tom’s interview.
For tickets and information on this Sat. Mar. 5 event click here.
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News Makers Sara Van Huekelum and Teresa Burnett of Savida
Savida Health will be opening an Addiction Clinic in Page County in March.
We spoke with Sara Van Huekelum and Teresa Burnett of Savida about the clinic in our latest news maker segment.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
The ladies tell us what the future clinic has to offer.
They also tells us about the support Savida Health can offer currently.
They also tell us of other clinics that might be closer to your home if you need support.
Click here for the ladies’ interview.
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News Maker Eric Anderson on helping Am. Red Cross
The American Red Cross continues to struggle with the national blood shortage crisis.
We spoke with the former Executive Director of the American Red Cross for the Greater Shenandoah Valley Eric Anderson in our latest news maker segment.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Eric explains ways we can help the Red Cross.
He also explains how easy it is to donate blood to help alleviate the issue.
Eric tells us that to continue to set those appointments to give is still one of the best ways to help.
Click here for Eric’s interview.
As always appointments for a drive near you can be made at redcrossblood.org using your zip code.
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News Maker Bill Long on tonight’s 11/2 vigil for Zander Ward
A community vigil will be held tonight at 6 in honor of Zander Ward at the Front Royal Gazebo.
We spoke to Zander’s uncle Bill Long about the memorial in our latest news maker segment in an attempt to bring awareness to depression and the alternatives that are available.
The good news is brought to you by the town of Front Royal.
Bill talks of the vigil and how suicide is not the answer with the help that’s available.
Bill and Zander’s employer William Huck of C and C Frozen Treats will be at the Gazebo to greet the community members who helped with the search.
If you too suffer from depression please talk to a trusted family member, friend or mentor before contemplating doing anything drastic.
When you are as young as Zander at 18 problems might seem like the end of the world but nothing could be further from the truth and there are professionals that can help.
Problems at any age might seem insurmountable but they are not.
There are professionals available that can help you with the battle against depression or other concerns.
Concern Hotline is always available 24 7 365.
In Frederick County please call (540) 667-0145.
In Page County you can call (540) 743-3733.
Shenandoah County’s Concern Hotline number is (540) 459-4742.
Warren County’s number is (540) 635-4357.
Before doing anything drastic that affects everyone you love please call one of those numbers.
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Belle Grove Plantation host National Sheepdog finals
Belle Grove Plantation is hosting the 2021 U.S. Border Collie Handlers Association National Sheepdog Finals Oct.5-10.
In today’s News Maker we talk to Belle Grove’s Executive Director Kristen Laise about the event.
The good news is brought to you by the town of Front Royal.
Kristen tells us about the history of the event as well as what to expect at Belle Grove over the five days.
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News Maker Winter Brooks on the Out of the Darkness Walk
The Out of the Darkness Stephens City Walk is designed to bring awareness to Suicide prevention.
We spoke with one of the coordinators of the walk Winter Brooks in our latest News Maker segment.
The good news is brought to you by the town of Front Royal.
Winter tells us of the history of the walk, how you can get involved and maybe even help sponsor the event.
The walk takes place Sat. Oct. 9 starting at 10 a.m. at Sherando High School.
The event is part of the American Federation for Suicide Prevention.
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News Maker President Tracy Fitzsimmons on SU recent successes
Shenandoah University (SU) has had a number of accomplishments to celebrate in the past year.
In part one of our News Maker segment with SU President Tracy Fitzsimmons Ph.D we talk about her selection as one of the 500 top Educators in Virginia.
That designation comes from the editors of Virginia Business Magazine.
In part two of our talk with President Fitzsimmons we will talk about still more accolades for the University.
We will also talk about a celebration scheduled at the campus to celebrate not just SU but the community it serves.
News maker segments air at 8:30 a.m. weekdays with the full interviews in the noon hour each weekday.
The good news is brought to you by the town of Front Royal.
If you know of someone making a difference in the community or an event coming up call (540) 635-4121 and ask for Scott so we can make you a News Maker.
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