October 2025

‘Flags-A-Flutter’ shows true colors

October 7, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

October 7, 1989 — If Betsy Ross were alive today, she would have nothing on Penny Markowitz and Kathy Slye. The two Luray women have been making flags for several months and are ready to […]

September driest month so far in 2025

October 6, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

Year-to-date rainfall still nearly 4 inches above average By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — September was the driest month so far in 2025. Rainfall for the month was 1.53 inches, or 2.57 inches below […]

Everett Owlen Mowbray

October 6, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

Age 91, Elkton, Va. Everett Owlen Mowbray, 91, of Elkton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on October 2, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1934 in Elkton, the eldest son […]

Traffic Alert for Page County Oct. 6-10

October 6, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

~ Provided by VDOT STAUNTON — The following is a list of Page County highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties […]

‘Pioneers of conservation’

October 6, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

October 6, 1962 — John and Paul Shuler, who have been described as “pioneers of conservation in Page County,” were presented the annual Conservation Award for 1962 at the monthly meeting of the Shenandoah Valley […]

Dedication for Blackrock Cottage postponed due to government shutdown

October 3, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

Shenandoah National Park remains open, Delaware North operational, but National Park Service staff has been furloughed By Randy Arrington LURAY, Oct. 1 — A long-awaited dedication scheduled for next Wednesday in Shenandoah National Park has been […]