Today In History
Dovel nominated
July 15, 1965 — I.R. Dovel Sr., 58, of Luray, was nominated as the Republican candidate for the 20th Virginia Senatorial District at a district convention held at the Page County Court House Friday night […]
Year: 2020
Obituary
Robin Gail McWhorter
Age 67, Luray, Va. Robin Gail McWhorter, 67, of Luray, died on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Ms. McWhorter was born on Sept. 30, 1952, in Washington, D.C., and was a daughter of the late Robert […]
Obituary
Lewis Lynwood Viands
Age 85, Manassas, Va. Lewis Lynwood Viands, 85, of Manassas, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Inova Fair Oaks in Fairfax. He was born on Jan. 26, 1935, in Luray and was a […]
Today In History
Comer brothers sign with Washington Senators
June 14, 1962 — The Washington Senators on Thursday of last week signed Wayne and Buddy Comer, two brothers from Shenandoah in Page County, for what the club said were “substantial bonuses.” The two brothers […]
Today In History
Road delay has some upset
June 13, 1889 — The delay in opening the new road down the Hawksbill from the forks of the road at the south edge of Mr. Hudson’s farm to Buracker’s corner is one of the […]
Photo Of The Week
Remember their names
Pastor Eric Bennett kneels by a makeshift memorial for African Americans who have become famous by being needlessly killed by police. Each member of the clergy who participated on Friday in Luray’s second protest and […]