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School News
March 12, 1887 — The Mountain School, in charge of Mr. Holmes, has, as expected with such a firm yet kind and able teacher, done very well. The Frontier School, at Overall, has gained in […]
Year: 2025
Letters
Threats to cut Medicaid and Social Security ‘stomach-churning and frightening’
Dear Editor: The news out of DC lately is stomach-churning and frightening. Virginia — and our local area — is sure to be affected badly by all the layoffs and budget cuts. Every day seems […]
Obituary
James Michael Alger
Age 65, Stanley, Va. James Michael Alger, 65, of Stanley, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1959, and was a son of the late Robert Edward Alger Sr. […]
High Schools
Owens named Region B Player of the Year
Local schools earn seven All-Region selections in basketball ~ PVN staff report STRASBURG, MARCH 3 — Two days after Luray High School captured its second-consecutive Region B championship in boys basketball on March 1, Strasburg Athletic […]
Obituary
Jennifer Gilmer Blosser
Age 79, Luray, Va. Jennifer Gilmer Blosser, 79, of Luray, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 17, 1945, in Harrisonburg, Va., and was the daughter of […]
Agriculture
Highly pathogenic avian influenza driving egg prices higher
~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, March 6 — To state the obvious: Eggs are expensive. Consumers are feeling the pinch from the increasing cost of everyday expenses. But while inflation […]