Front Royal waterline repairs temporarily stop service
The Town of Front Royal’s Water and Sewer Department has scheduled water line repair for Monday, March 27th from 8 am- 2 pm on Richmond Road.
This will leave the surrounding areas of Jamestown, Richmond, and Gloucester Roads as well as Oakmont Drive and John Marshall Highway without water for a few hours while repairs are being made.
Once water has been restored, residents should run their faucets to clear discoloration and air from the lines.
Please be aware of crews working during this time and use caution while traveling in this area.
If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 540-635-7819, Monday through Friday, 7 am- 3:30 pm.
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Front Royal Town Council appoint a new council person
At the Front Royal town council’s Tues. Oct 11th work session members of council approved appointing a new council member.
Duane Skip Rogers was elected to council by a 3 to 2 vote to fill a vacancy.
Rogers was selected among several unspecified number of people who applied to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of councilmen Joseph McFadden.
McFadden resigned his council seat at a work session in August.
Rogers will serve in the position until a special election is held November 7, 2023.
Two members of council including Vice Mayor Cockrell voted no to the appointment not because of Rogers inability to serve but rather because of McFadden’s resignation being accepted as late as it was.
The acceptance by council left two members and McFadden wondering if the resignation can actually be valid.
Click here for a video of the council work session from Oct. 11.
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News Maker Kristin Derflinger of SCCF on mircroloans
Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) is offering microloans to new and small businesses and entrepreneurs.
We spoke with SCCF Microloan Program Manager Kristin Derflinger in our latest news maker.
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Kristin tells what the loans are for and how to apply.
She also tells us how the loans are awarded and number uses for the loans.
Kristin also tells us of the other programs and services provided by SCCF.
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Town of Front Royal seeks replacement councilperson
A town of Front Royal news release announced the search for a councilperson.
Applications are being accepted by Front Royal from citizens interested in serving on the council through Apr. 21.
The seat became available due to the sudden resignation of Councilman E. Scott Lloyd who announced his resignation Mar. 28.
The term for his replacement will expire upon the oath being administered to Lloyd’s replacement from a special election to be held in Nov. 2022.
The person elected will serve the rest of Lloyd’s term which expires Dec. 31, 2024.
If you are interested in the council seat send a resume and cover letter to Mayor and Town Council 102 E. Main St. Front Royal VA. 22630 Attn. Tina L. Presley, Clerk of Council.
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News Maker Lisa Wilt on VA. Tech memorial blood drive
The American Red Cross’s blood supply is now at the venerable level.
There are a number of appointments still open for the annual Virginia Tech (VT) Memorial Blood Drive on Apr. 18.
We spoke with Red Cross Donor Recruiter Lisa Wilt about that and the current blood supply situation in our latest news maker.
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Lisa tells us of the need for donors especially with the upcoming summer season.
She also tells us of the incentives available from the Red Cross for giving.
Lisa also tells us there is still employment opportunity available from the Red Cross.
Click here for Lisa’s interview.
You can make an appointment to give by using your zip code at redcrossblood.org this is also the site to look for those employment opportunities.
By using the zip code 22601 you can set an appointment for the Apr. 18 VT memorial drive at that website as well.
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News Makers Larry Elliot and Joanne Koszyk of C-Cap
The Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Front Royal Warren County Congregational Community Action Project (C-Cap) have finalized a deal on a new facility.
We spoke with Larry Elliot and Joanne Koszyk of C-Cap about the latest development in our latest news maker segment.
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Larry and Joanne tell us about the new facility and what it means to C-Cap’s clients.
They also tell us about how the new facility will open up opportunities at C-Cap.
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News Maker Garrett Jackson on free tax preparation
People Inc. of Woodstock is offering free tax preparation for anyone making less than $58,000 a year.
We spoke with People Inc. Volunteer Services Coordinator Garrett Jackson in our latest news maker segment.
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Garrett explains how we can connect with the free tax service anywhere in the northern Shenandoah Valley.
He also explains that People Inc. hopes to offer in person tax service soon.
Garrett also talks about how you can volunteer to help with the service if you would like.
Click here for Garrett’s interview.
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News Maker Barbara Dickinson on a Handley Library event
Handley Regional Library Systems and Friends of Handley Library are hosting a virtual event Sat. Feb. 12 at 11 a.m..
We spoke with the Executive Director of the Friends of Handley Library Systems Barbara Dickinson about the event in our latest news maker.
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Barbara tells us about the Creative Women of Fisher’s Hill session at the library.
Barbara tells us of the origin of the historical discovery of three ladies that lived in and around Fisher’s Hill at the turn of the century.
She also tells us about how successful the ladies were.
Barbara also includes information about future plans for a genealogy workshop at the library.
Click here for Barbara’s interview.
Registration for Sat’s. event and information about future events at Handley Library Systems can be found here.
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News Maker Preston Knight of SVEC elections for the Board of Directors
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has several board seats open in the up coming Board of Director’s elections.
As we do the first Friday of each month we talk to an SVEC representative about upcoming events.
Today Communications Manger Preston Knight checks in with us on our latest news maker.
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Preston tells us about the openings on the SVEC Board of Directors.
He tells how you can apply and when the elections will be held.
Preston also has details on a trip and scholarships for students from SVEC.
Click here for Preston’s interview.
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Water main break on Virginia Avenue
The Town of Front Royal’s Water and Sewer Department is responding to a water main break on Virginia Avenue between 9th and 11th Street.
Portion’s of Virginia Avenue will be closed while repairs are being made.
Homes in this area will also experience little to no water pressure during the repairs.
Be aware of road crews and signage when traveling through this area.
Once water is returned, residents are encouraged to run their faucets to clear discoloration and air in the repaired lines.
For questions or concerns, call Public Works or if it’s after hours, utilize the non-emergency police department number.
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