Obituary
Clyde Journey Hilliard Sr.
Age 85, Stanley, Va. Clyde Journey Hilliard Sr., 85, of Stanley, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at his home. Born in Stanley, Va., on Nov. 11, 1934, he was the last surviving child of […]
Month: August 2020
Today In History
Coach Jennings heading back to West Virginia
August 7, 1986 — Luray High School varsity football coach Doug Jennings has resigned to accept a head coaching position at a West Virginia high school. Jennings, who has piloted the Bulldogs since 1967, was […]
Today In History
Luray Singing Tower celebrates 50 years
August 6, 1987 — “The bells have been ringing for 50 years.” Former U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. keynoted a special commemorative ceremony at the Luray Singing Tower Saturday with praise for the 47-bell […]
Education
Schools provide student supply lists prior to Tax-Free Weekend Aug. 7-9
~ PVN staff report Page County Public Schools has released a complete list of supplies students will need for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. The announcement comes just ahead of the Tax-Free Weekend in Virginia […]
Agriculture
Cattle prices abysmal as retail beef costs soar
~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation WASHINGTON — Why is beef top dollar in grocery stores, but cattle producers aren’t fetching higher prices for their product? The U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
Letters
An open letter to Luray Mayor Barry Presgraves
Dear Mayor Presgraves: In light of the backlash following your Facebook post about Joe Biden’s potential running mate, I am writing to suggest that you embrace this opportunity to demonstrate the spirit of humility and […]