News Maker Todd Jones on pool schedule changes and more
The current water conservations efforts have led to changes to the scheduled operation of the pool and splash pad in Front Royal Warren County.
We spoke to the Warren County Director of Technology Todd Jones about those changes and more in our latest news maker.
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Todd not only tells us of the changes involving the pool and and splash pad but other changes as well.
The monthly meeting for Veterans in Warren County is now going to be held with several other community agencies on September 6.
Todd also has a message for players in Friday’s Football game with coverage occurring on the River 953.
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VH eliminates some administrative and leadership positions
Valley Health (VH) Public Relations Manager Carol Weare reports by email that some administrative positions have been eliminated at VH.
The changes are to help VH streamline its leadership and support positions.
Last week 31 administrative individuals were notified that their positions have been eliminated.
Since Jan. VH has eliminated nearly 100 positions through consolidation and attrition.
VH’s President and CEO Mark Nantz sighted the shrinking of the health care workforce combined with the rapidly rising clinician pay, declining demand and insurance reimbursements as the reasons for consolidation of the leadership and administrative roles.
Nantz went on to note that VH has incurred nearly $100 million in losses since the beginning of the pandemic.
Much of the loss was offset by federal assistance which will not continue.
Nantz added that it was time to face the reality that expenses cannot exceed revenue and by addressing the changing environment now helps avoid more drastic cuts later.
Nantz added that VH currently remains a financially strong and stable health system.
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News Maker Annie Guttierrez on Merchants on Main celebration
The Merchants on Main Street Front Royal are ready for Saint Patrick’s Day starting Fri. Mar. 10.
We spoke with Annie Guttierrez of Jig and Jive Dance Studio Main Street Front Royal about the Pot of Gold event in our latest news maker.
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Annie tells us how this third annual Pot of Gold event works.
She also tells us of the stores that are involved and what to look for.
Annie also tells us of the end result of the event and that there will be several winners this year.
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News Maker Tammy Sharpe on Women’s Wellness Workshop
The Phoenix Project with the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center are teaming up to host a Women’s Wellness Workshop on Jan. 28.
We spoke with Phoenix Project Executive Director Tammy Sharpe about the event in our latest news maker.
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Tammy tells us all about the activities planned starting at 9 a.m. by zoom.
She also includes the incentives for registering early to receive the zoom link information.
Tammy also tells us that the event is open to all woman no matter what county they may live in.
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News Maker Megan Gordon of PACA on their Polar Plunge
Page Alliance for Community Action (PACA) will hold a Polar Plunge on Feb. 18 at Lake Arrowhead.
We spoke with PACP Program Director Megan Gordon about the event in our latest news maker.
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Megan tells us of the event and why it is important to sign up before Jan. 31.
She also tells us of the major incentives to participate in the Polar Plunge and the reasons to attend even if you don’t want to take the plunge.
Megan also tells us of the services that PACA provides for the community.
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WCSO arrest a couple in a drug investigation
Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) report that a traffic stop led to a drug arrest.
After making an illegal left turn from Strasburg Road onto Route 522 Warren County Sheriff’s Deputy T. Poe made the traffic stop of a white Mercury passenger vehicle.
Further investigation and search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed a bag containing approximately 22 grams of a white powdery substance believed to be crack cocaine.
An additional search recovered 9 small rocks of suspected cocaine along with drug paraphernalia and over $16,000 in United States currency.
The discovery led to the arrest of 68 year old Front Royal resident Arthur L. Summers and his passenger 58 year old Melissa P. Myers of Arlington.
Both are facing charges of possession of and intent to deliver crack cocaine.
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News Maker Todd Jones on Warren County Taxes
As we do every Thursday, we are checking in with Warren County in our latest news maker.
We spoke with The Warren County Director of Technology Todd Jones in this news maker.
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Todd has some important tax information for the coming tax assessments of homes in the county.
He explains that the assessment will be coming soon and some changes are to be expected.
Todd also tells us that we should look for additional information forthcoming on the county’s website and social media platforms.
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WCSO warns that the jury duty scam has hit the county
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports receiving calls about the typical jury duty scam or court appearance scam in the county.
This is the scam where the caller identifies themselves as a Warren County Deputy with a warning that you missed jury duty or that you missed a court appearance.
The caller will go on to explain that a warrant will be issued for your arrest if you don’t pay a fine immediately.
This will never be done by anyone actually representing the Warren County Sheriff’s Office do not make any payment or give out private information involving a call like this.
If you receive a call of this nature simply hang up and report it.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is asking that you call them at 540-635-4128.
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News Maker Adam Packham on banners honoring Veterans
Local Leaders and Veteran Service Organizations like VFWs are organizing an effort to honor local Veterans with banners to hang in towns across the valley.
We spoke with Adam Packham about the effort in our latest news maker.
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Adam tells us that the website to find an application for a Veteran has just launch.
He also describes what a typical banner looks like and where they will be located.
Adam also tells us that space for this first year is limited so it is important to get the application in as soon as possible.
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News Maker Preston Knight on SVEC life saving information
As we do the first Friday of every month we check in with Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC).
This month we spoke with Event and Communications Manager Preston Knight in our latest news maker.
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Preston tells us how SVEC prepares for storms and potential outages with helicopters.
He also tells us that SVEC will be using these helicopters over the upcoming weeks starting in Frederick County.
Preston also has life saving information for those who depend on electrified life saving equipment when an outage occurs.
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