Today In History
Dr. Amiss dies
July 19, 1962 — Dr. F. Thomas Amiss, 62, for 40 years a Luray physician and specialist, died suddenly from a coronary attack Tuesday evening of this week at his country home on State Route […]
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First female on school board
July 18, 1991 — Barbara Smelser, Page County’s first female appointee to the school board, feels her role as a mother and grandmother will enable her to do the job better. “It’s a big responsibility, […]
Today In History
Safeway to close
July 17, 1986 — Safeway Stores’ Richmond Division has announced that it is closing its supermarket in Luray. The announcement also said the Harrisonburg store will close at the same time, effective Aug. 16. There […]
Education
2020-21 reopening plan for Page County Public Schools
~ The proposal below for reopening Page County Public Schools for the 2020-21 school year was presented by Superintendent Wendy Gonzales to the Page County School Board on Thursday, July 16. 2020-21 Instructional Plan Vision […]
Obituary
Hensil Melvin Good
Age 84, Stanley, Va. Hensil Melvin Good, 84, of Stanley, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born on Feb. 28, 1936, in Stanley and was a son of the late Melvin Good […]
Obituary
Mary Jane Hightower Ricketts
Age 79, Luray, Va. Mary Jane Hightower Ricketts, 79, of Luray, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at her home. She was born on Aug. 28, 1940, in Montgomery, Ga., and was a daughter […]