Today In History
An ancient grave
April 26, 1889 — Mr. Isaac Spitler is preparing to enclose with a wrought iron fence the grave of one of his old ancestors, Philip Varner, on the Rodeffer farm, below town, who died about […]
Month: April 2025
Outdoors
Virginia’s $2.3 billion national park economy faces staffing crisis
Visitor experience, tourism dollars could suffer By Madison Parlopiano, VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, April 23 — Temperatures are warming, flowers are blooming and Virginia’s peak park tourism seasons are ahead. Travelers could find their […]
Today In History
Miller honored at Marymount
April 25, 1986 — Former Luray High standout Michele Miller was honored as the most improved player in basketball at Marymount College’s sports banquet Friday night. Miller, a sophomore, carries majors in physical fitness management […]
Agriculture
Amid volatile commodity market, Virginia farmers may soon have new export destination
~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, April 24 — Virginia farmers may soon have another option for exporting their products, Gov. Glenn Youngkin told attendees at the 16th annual Virginia Agricultural Trade […]
Luray
Airport opens new terminal on Saturday
Public invited to Open House event at 2 p.m. on Airport Road By Randy Arrington LURAY, April 24 — On Saturday, the Luray Caverns Airport will be marking a monumental day among a string of $26 […]
Today In History
Thieves lift $86 during Easter services
April 24, 1965 — Four choir members of two Luray churches were the victims of a thief or thieves Sunday during the 11 o’clock Easter Morning Worship Services. Four wallets were taken from the choir’s […]