The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
INTERSTATE 66
Mile marker 0 to 8, eastbound and westbound—Shoulder closures, including along Exit 6 off-ramp, for utility work will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 7 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through September 30.
Mile markers 10 to 12, eastbound and westbound: Shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Mile Marker 14 to 15, eastbound – Shoulder closures for utility work, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Wednesday.
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound—Shoulder closures as needed through December 2024. The southbound work zone speed limit is 55 miles an hour. The work is related to the southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Flag traffic control for paving operations between Route 737 (Thunderbird Road/Walters Lane) and Route 607 (Rocky Lane), 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
*NEW* Route 340/522 (North Shenandoah Avenue) – Flag traffic control for utility work between Route 55 (North Shenandoah Avenue) and Front Royal northern town limits, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for the construction of a bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Estimated completion December 2025.
Vegetation management may take place district-wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511 or www.511Virginia.org.
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2 days ago
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July 26, 2024
By
Roger Bianchini
On Friday morning, July 26, in Warren County Circuit Court a date of September 9, on the 9 a.m. morning docket was set for a hearing on the multiple criminal indictments against Ron and Corinne Llewellyn regarding allegations of Embezzlement and Unlawful Financial Transactions involving the movement of funds of Corinne’s mother, Jane White.
Questioned by Judge Clark Ritchie, Ron Llewellyn confirmed that the couple is in the process of acquiring legal counsel to represent them. He noted that he and his wife would have to be represented by separate counsel in their respective cases. He added that they had narrowed their legal choices down from six to two, and asked for a month and a half to two months to put the finances together to acquire the necessary legal representation. Ron Llewellyn also asked that he be allowed to travel out of state due to his Fragrances Ltd. business interests, which he explained required frequent travel to various destinations around the nation to meet with clients.
Commonwealth’s Attorney John Bell agreed to the defendant’s time frame as long as they would waive speedy trial statutes, which they agreed to. He also agreed to Mr. Lllewellyn’s request that the out-of-state travel prohibition be waived.
The Llewellyn’s were released on their own recognizance, as they have been since turning themselves in to authorities in Frederick County on July 11, after being alerted to the indictments being filed against them while they were out of state vacationing in South Carolina. They were released from the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center on their own recognizance, without bond imposed, on July 12.
Corinne and Ron Llewellyn remain free on their own recognizance following Friday’s brief appearance in Warren County Circuit Court. Royal Examiner Photo Roger Bianchini
As previously reported the former Warren County supervisor and EDA board member and his wife were charged on multiple indictments regarding the movement over a number of years of money from Corinne’s mother, Mrs. Jane White, who lived with the Llewellyn’s on the family’s Rose Hill Estate in Front Royal. The criminal investigation appears to have been fueled by civil litigation brought by Corinne’s sister and brother filed in Frederick County several years ago. A number of those cases were either non-suited by the complaintant or settled out of court, with a few being determined by judicial rulings. And according to Ron the bulk of those civil case judicial rulings were made in favor of he and his wife. One that did not is on Appeal in the Virginia Appeals Court system. Corinne confirmed that her mother is still alive and in assisted living in Frederick County as she approaches 100 years of age this September.
Both Ron and Corinne Llewellyn appear poised to go full bore legally in fighting the charges against them. And as noted in our original story on the indictments being filed, Ron faces a total of 55 counts, Corinne 28 counts, dating back over a decade.
Former Supervisor and EDA Board Member Ron Llewellyn and Wife Indicted on Fraudulent Felony Financial Charges
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July 23, 2024
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This eagle was rescued on July 2nd after being found down and weak at a Stafford County landfill.
Given the level of weakness and disorientation with no signs of trauma, we immediately tested for lead and discovered that this eagle was suffering from lead poisoning.
Over 90% of our adult eagle patients have lead in their blood on intake with over 20% being truly toxic levels, as in this case.
We routinely find that eagles and other primary or opportunistic scavengers (vultures, opossums, etc.) have high levels of lead with over 80% of these patients being positive for lead when tested. This poisoning is from ingested lead, typically from ammunition fragments left in carcasses and gut piles or from eating fish that have swallowed lead sinkers.
There is no safe level of lead in the body. Lead poisoning can cause multiple problems in wildlife (and humans!), including neurological issues, respiratory issues, organ failure, and even death.
We provided chelation therapy to remove the lead from the body.
Despite being depressed on intake and for multiple days, this bird made excellent progress and was moved outside to our large circular flight enclosure.
These outdoor rehabilitation shelters are a crucial part of our patient’s recovery process. It allows them to rebuild muscles that were weakened while recovering from surgery and adjust to the elements while being monitored.
Our flight enclosure is shaped like a donut which allows large raptors, like this patient, to fly continuously. Not only is this great exercise for the patient, it also allows our rehab team a chance to see how the patient is perching, flying, and landing.
And after 21 days in care, it’s time for release! Click here to watchthe release video of this patient.
Thank you Office of Stafford County Sheriff – David “DP” Decatur, Sheriff for rescuing this adult Bald Eagle and to our amazing transporter for getting the bird to us for care!
Want to help keep eagles, vultures, and other wildlife safe this upcoming hunting season? Switch to non-lead ammunition! As lead hits a target, it expands and fragments a significant distance, meaning that even carcasses that are field dressed often still have fragments in them.
It only takes a piece of lead the size of a grain of rice to kill a Bald Eagle.
Copper, bismuth, tungsten, steel, and other non-lead ammunition doesn’t fragment in the same way, making it less of a risk to our wildlife. Make the switch today and help #GettheLeadOut
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Published
5 days ago
on
July 22, 2024
By
Royal Examiner
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has scheduled night paving work on N. Commerce Avenue, between Royal Avenue and 4th Street. This important maintenance project will take place from 8 PM to 6 AM, weather permitting.
The first phase of the project involves milling, which will occur from July 24 to July 26, 2024. The paving work will follow from July 29 to August 2, 2024. After paving, the contractor will restore the pavement markings. Throughout the project, there will be lane shifts within the work zones to accommodate the work, and signs will be in place to guide motorists.
Drivers are advised to exercise caution while driving in these areas due to uneven pavement surfaces and active work crews. VDOT apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation.
For any questions or more information, contact Public Works at 540-635-7819, Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.
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7 days ago
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July 21, 2024
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Roger Bianchini
“Christmas in July” came to Front Royal’s Historic Downtown Business District, Saturday morning, July 20, under the auspices of, not only Charlie Brown’s close friend Santa Claus (pictured below center), but co-organizers Michael Whitlow of Over 50 Media and keeper of the Merchants on Main Street Facebook page, and Sue Laurence of Key Move Properties and White Picket Fence, pictured here with Santa.
Is that Santa or ‘the Charlie Brown’ with ‘Christmas in July’ co-organizers Michael Whitlow and Sue Laurence? Below, Michael and Sue have left the Gazebo to let Santa get down to some Christmas-in-July business. And I’ll bet a bunch of those wish lists directed parents to the many table displays of July presents in waiting. – Royal Examiner Photos Roger Bianchini
In the wake of the recent heat wave, featuring three consecutive mid-July days at 100 to 105 degrees, and the entire Northern Shenandoah Valley being put on Severe Drought Alert, we asked Santa why he didn’t bring some North Pole snow and ice with him. His response was: “I did, but it all melted south of New Jersey.”
Be that as it may, Santa’s lone-reindeer pulled sled must have drug some of that melting ice and snow behind it into our Northern Valley air, as the temperature stayed in the mid-80s to mid-70s throughout the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. event, under cloudy skies with a cooling breeze, which ended up bringing us a touch of much-needed rain. — Merry Christmas, indeed, Santa and company!!!
Keep scrolling down to see Royal Examiner’s pictorial account of Downtown Front Royal’s “Christmas in July” 2024:
A perspective from Chester St. toward the Gazebo and E. Main St.
Some table assisting ‘elves’ had their Christmas colors on and some, like this elf ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, sported their Christmas colors on their sign.
Michael Hasty opened the musical entertainment portion of the show.
We hear the music sounds pretty good over here (just out of frame to left) but there aren’t a lot of seats over here. Below, some music fans have established their seating.
One rule at the fruits and vegetables table near the live music was, once you purchase some, you CANNOT throw it at the entertainment, only offer it as a between songs snack
Wonder what kind of shopping or eating options we have over here – Element looks promising if you’re hungry.
While back on the ‘July Christmas’ side of the street there were some excellent eating options at Clay’s BBQ and DECA Tailgaters.
Then if you were more competitively oriented there were options.
It looks like Santa’s lone July reindeer and its huggy bear companion were getting a little antsy to head back to the North Pole. Okay, Santa’s got this under control. Uh oh, he didn’t bail and leave the Laurence elves in charge, did he?
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Published
1 week ago
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July 20, 2024
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Royal Examiner
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
INTERSTATE 66
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 2, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup, 12 noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Mile markers are 0 to 10, eastbound and westbound. Shoulder closures include along Exit 6 off-ramp for utility work from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 6 to 8, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup, 11 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday.
*NEW* Mile marker 7 to 8, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 10 to 12, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 31.
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures as needed through December 2024. The southbound work zone speed limit is 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures were reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for the construction of a bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Estimated completion December 2025.
Vegetation management may take place district-wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511 or www.511Virginia.org.
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1 week ago
on
July 17, 2024
By
Mike McCool
Skyline Middle School is buzzing with excitement as it welcomes its new principal, Chad Burk. With 17 years of experience in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Mr. Burk brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the Warren County community.
“I’ve felt so welcomed by everyone I’ve met so far,” said Burk, reflecting on his initial impressions of the school and its community. “Skyline Middle School has a rich history, and it’s clear that there’s a strong sense of tradition here. I look forward to honoring that tradition while enhancing and strengthening our school culture.”
Burk’s journey in education began in 2007 at Spotswood Elementary School. In 2012, he moved to Thomas Harrison Middle School, where he spent 11 years before his last stint as an assistant principal at Harrisonburg High School. As he steps into the role of principal at Skyline Middle School, Burke is eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities.
When asked about his plans for Skyline, Burk emphasized his commitment to fostering an environment of academic excellence. “We want to create a safe and conducive place for learning that meets the needs of all kids,” he explained. “We’ll achieve this through building strong relationships, implementing effective structures, and continuously reflecting and improving.”
One significant challenge Burk acknowledges is absenteeism, a nationwide issue that Skyline is not immune to. “Absenteeism is a challenge everywhere, not just here,” he noted. “We will focus on creating an engaging and welcoming environment where students want to be. By offering great instruction and a variety of activities and clubs that tap into students’ interests, we hope to encourage better attendance.”
Burk is also enthusiastic about becoming an active presence in the school community. “I will be everywhere – in the hallways, lunchrooms, classrooms. I want students and staff to know they are seen, heard, and important school community members.”
The new principal’s vision extends beyond just academic success. He aims to ensure that students are prepared for life beyond school. “It’s important that when students graduate from middle or high school, they are ready to perform and succeed in society. We are part of that K-12 process and embrace it fully.”
Burk, who currently commutes from Edinburg in Shenandoah County, already feels strongly connected to the local area. He’s enjoyed visiting popular local spots like Melting Pot Pizza and is familiar with the community’s beloved Front Royal Cardinals baseball team. “I’m almost a local already,” he joked.
As Skyline Middle School embarks on this new chapter under Burk’s leadership, the community is optimistic about the future. Burk’s dedication to academic excellence, student engagement, and community involvement sets a promising tone for the years ahead. “We embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities,” he said confidently.
Skyline Middle School is poised for growth and success, with Principal Chad Burk at the helm. Welcome to the Skyline family, Mr. Burk!
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