Obituary
Gene John Rigelon
Age 97, Luray, Va. Gene John Rigelon, 97, of Luray, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born on November 1, 1927, in Trenton, NJ, and was a son of […]
Year: 2025
High Schools
Panthers fall to Falcons, 62-30
Austin leads Page in district loss at home By Randy Arrington SHENANDOAH, Jan. 31 — The Page County High School girls basketball team struggled to keep pace with the Falcons of Central on Friday night, […]
Today In History
Attempted robbery
February 1, 1887 — Last Thursday night, Mr. Julius Somers, son of Reuben Somers, Esq., aroused by the furious barking of the dogs, got up from his bed and went outdoors to see the cause […]
Athlete Of The Week
Owens chalks up 45 points in two district wins
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Jan. 31 — Luray High School junior Matthew Owens scored 45 points in back-to-back district wins for the Bulldogs at home this week. Owens scored a game-high 29 points against Madison in […]
Agriculture
Backyard chicken enthusiasts, hunters can help prevent spread of avian flu
~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, Jan. 30 — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza earlier this month in a commercial broiler flock in Accomack County […]
Outdoors
Donors to Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund support accessible trails, biodiversity
Shenandoah’s Big Gem trail among previous projects funded; make a difference with a tax-time contribution ~ Press release provided by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation RICHMOND, Jan. 27 — Virginia taxpayers passionate about expanding […]