Today In History
Shot his finger instead of the rats
October 27, 1887 — Mr. Isaac S. Comer, son of Geo. H. Comer, Esq., who lives on the Hawksbill, near Stony Man, inflicted a painful wound on the forefinger of his left hand one day last […]
Year: 2024
Today In History
Poultry industry growing rapidly
October 26, 1990 — To say that the poultry industry is growing rapidly in Page County is a definite understatement. Some 70,000 birds are killed daily at Rockingham Poultry Inc. at Alma, which is in […]
High Schools
Bulldogs sweep Panthers in three sets during regular season finale
Monday’s Bull Run District quarterfinals sends Luray traveling to Rappahannock, and Page County heading to Central of Woodstock By Randy Arrington SHENANDOAH, Oct. 24 — The Page County Panthers donned black uniforms with pink numbers and […]
County
Smelser steps down as District 4 supervisor
Decision made ‘due to personal circumstances’ By Randy Arrington LURAY, Oct. 25 — Two days ago, District 4 Supervisor Isaac Smelser resigned from the post he won last fall as an unopposed candidate for the Page […]
Public Notices
Public hearings set for Nov. 13 on lodging house permits on North Hawksbill, Mechanic streets
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS LURAY PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUESTS NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, that Luray’s Planning Commission shall hold these two (2) listed public hearings on November 13, […]
Today In History
Towns appealing population count
October 25, 1990 — Luray and Stanley are appealing the preliminary 1990 population count made by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, while Page County and the Town of Shenandoah appear content with the figures. […]