🌱 Front Royal’s Randolph-Macon Academy dominates Apple Blossom Festival marching awards
Front Royal, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Front Royal! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Front Royal’s Randolph-Macon Academy dominates Apple Blossom Festival marching awards
- Front Royal Marine veteran honored among Clemson’s 2026 graduating student veterans
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
- Saturday: Showers, mainly early, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Martinsburg High Named Best Band at Apple Blossom Festival (thewinchestergazette.com) — Front Royal’s Randolph-Macon Academy shined at Winchester’s Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, earning top honors as Outstanding Military School Band in both major parades and snagging an Outstanding Drum Major award. Martinsburg High School took the overall Sweepstakes Award, but local readers can celebrate R-MA’s standout performance on a big regional stage. 
• Clemson holds celebration for May and August 2026 military-connected graduates (clemson.edu) — A Front Royal native, former Marine sergeant Devon Downes, is among Clemson University’s military-connected students honored this week as they prepare to graduate in May and August. Clemson’s ceremony recognized student veterans’ service, highlighted scholarships and leadership awards, and celebrated the strong support network behind these graduates as they transition into the next stage of their careers.
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Samuels Public Library, 330 E Criser Rd, Front Royal
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Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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VALOR - ELKS vs. MARVELS
Front Royal Soccer Association Soccerplex #3, Skyline SoccerPlex
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BLUE THUNDER vs. TAZMANIAN DEVILS
Front Royal Soccer Association Soccerplex #1SE, Skyline SoccerPlex
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'KOs' KNOCK OUTS - VALLEY HEALTH vs. STRIKERS - GILES B COOK POST NO 53 AM
Front Royal Soccer Association Soccerplex #2, Skyline Soccerplex
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HORNETS - HELMUTH BUILDERS vs. TITANS - OAK VIEW NATIONAL BANK
Front Royal Soccer Association Soccerplex #4N, Skyline Soccerplex
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WOLFPACK vs. DRAGONS
Front Royal Soccer Association Soccerplex #4S, Skyline SoccerPlex
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RAPTORS - MARTIN'S vs. FLAMES
Front Royal Soccer Association Soccerplex #1SW, Skyline Soccerplex
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FIREBALLS - RUBY YOGA vs. LION CUBS
Front Royal Soccer Association Soccerplex #1SW, Skyline Soccerplex
10:00 am
Saturday May 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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RAPTORS - MARTIN'S vs. FLAMES
Skyline Soccerplex, Soccerplex #1SW, Shenandoah Shores
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BLUE THUNDER vs. TAZMANIAN DEVILS
Skyline SoccerPlex, Soccerplex #1SE, Shenandoah Shores
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5/9/26 Adv- Intro to Adventure Riding →
DC Dirt Camp, 2930 Long Meadow Rd, Middletown
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'KOs' KNOCK OUTS - VALLEY HEALTH vs. STRIKERS - GILES B COOK POST NO 53 AM
Skyline Soccerplex, Soccerplex #2, Shenandoah Shores
9:00 am
Saturday May 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Breeding season for the Newts!
They look like little rubber toys when they are this brilliant orange. (Nextdoor Harmony Hollow) - There is a food truck next to the BBQ truck called Salva Mex, but I can't find them or any information online like the menu or hours.
Both times I stopped by, they were closed. Does anyone know if they have an online site with their information? (Nextdoor Lake Front Royal)
- Wright Tree Service posted a job opening for Tree Trimmer in Front Royal. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T2297) in Front Royal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Front Royal here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middletown
- Civil War Baseball Returns to Middletown May 16 (thewinchestergazette.com)
- Belle Grove Examines Isaac Hite Jr. Revolution Role May 9 (thewinchestergazette.com)
Strasburg
- Spring sports scores and highlights: May 5, 2026 (whsv.com)
Stephens City
- NJ's only drive-in movie theater nominated for nation's Top 20 (nj1015.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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