FRONT ROYAL — Local musicians and comedians are teaming up with The Catamount Lounge for a benefit for the Save Samuels Library PAC.

Set for Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lounge’s 124 E. Main St. location, the event will include live music, standup comedy and remarks from local candidates who support Samuels Public Library, said organizer Joe Plenzler.

The sole provider of library services in Warren County for decades, Samuels has not received funding for the current fiscal year. Instead, it remains open through an emergency donor fund thanks to support from the local community as well as donations from across the country.

Warren County sought bids for a library service provider earlier this year. When the winning bidder — and sole bidder to meet the county’s requirements — backed o

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