PVNPublisher, Author at Page Valley News

Luray Zoo needs help feeding nearly 200 animals during Coronavirus shutdown

April 2, 2020 PVNPublisher 0

By Randy Arrington LURAY — The alligators haven’t eaten since September. And that’s okay. The reptiles are currently still in brumation, which is a form of hibernation for reptiles and other cold-blooded animals. However, soon […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Page County, Virginia

County amends emergency declaration to prohibit short-term rentals April 1

April 1, 2020 PVNPublisher 1

By Randy Arrington LURAY, March 31 — The “Cabin Capital” of Virginia is currently not open for business. On Tuesday, Page County issued an amendment to its resolution for a “Declaration of a Local Emergency” […]

Education

Page Schools forming instructional plans for closure; school year effectively ended March 13

March 31, 2020 PVNPublisher 0

By Randy Arrington For most purposes, the 2019-2020 school year ended March 13 in Page County. Page County Public Schools central office posted a several announcements on Tuesday following Monday night’s school board meeting. The […]

Breaking News on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Page County, Virginia

First case of COVID-19 reported in Page; PMH prepared to treat patients

March 31, 2020 PVNPublisher 5

By Randy Arrington LURAY, March 31 — No counties in the Lord Fairfax Health District have been spared from the spread of the coronavirus. The Virginia Department of Health reported the first case of COVID-19 […]

No tax increases planned for county budget in FY2021

March 27, 2020 PVNPublisher 0

By Randy Arrington LURAY, March 24 — On Tuesday night, the Page County Board of Supervisors voted to advertise all county tax rates at their current levels. The real estate tax rate stands at 73 […]

County considering $54 million new jail to alleviate inmate crowding

March 24, 2020 PVNPublisher 4

By Randy Arrington LURAY — The fact that the Page County Jail is crowded, is nothing new. The issue has been debated for at least two decades or more. The costly problem has been avoided, […]