Recreation
Sites to talk about ‘Great American Horse Race of 1976’ at River’s Bend Ranch Jan. 25
Saturday’s event hosted by Page County Equine Connection ~ PVN staff report ALMA — This Saturday, Page County resident Tom Sites will discuss his participation in the “Great American Horse Race of 1976” that took [...]
Outdoors
Shenandoah National Park announces recipient of national award for natural resource management
~ Press release provided by Shenandoah National Park LURAY, Jan. 15 — Shenandoah National Park is proud to announce Dale Meyerhoeffer as a recipient of the 2023 Director’s Awards for Excellence in Natural Resource Management in a ceremony that took place [...]
High School Sports
Page County wrestling now 9-1
Best season in young program’s history and still not fielding full lineup ~ PVN staff report SHENANDOAH, Jan. 17 — They’ve suffered from injuries and a depleted roster that results in a dozen points (or [...]
Health
Valley Health now accepting applications for 2025 Community Partnership Grant program
Empowering local initiatives through community partnerships ~ Press release provided by Valley Health WINCHESTER, JAN. 16 — Valley Health announces the opening of the 2025 application period for our Community Partnership Grant program. From January [...]
Letters
What will the sheriff do with illegal immigrants?
Editor: If the Page County Sheriff’s Office encounters any person who is in the U.S. illegally, what will happen when Trump and his improved Department of Homeland Security/ Border Patrol are in control? Robert Sanford [...]
Editorials
If running for public office, then get on the ballot…no write-ins, please
THIS ARTICLE IS COMMENTARY AND PUBLISHED IN OUR EDITORIAL SECTION. Write-ins simply tax everyone’s time, energy and patience By Randy Arrington, publisher It was just before Christmas before we learned of the full vote breakdown [...]
Education
Six local students named to Bridgewater’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
~ Press release provided by Bridgewater College BRIDGEWATER, Jan. 13 — The Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester at Bridgewater College has been announced by Associate Provost Dr. Jamie J. Frueh. More than 590 [...]
Public Notices ~ Town of Luray
Luray Council to hold special meeting for FOIA training Jan. 22
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING LURAY TOWN COUNCIL January 22, 2025 10 a.m. – 12 noon SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Council Chambers 45 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF [...]
Agriculture
Two-year rainfall down more than 15 inches
December sees average rain, but below average snow By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY — The 2024 rainfall total in the Page Valley was 37.51 inches, or 2.63 inches below the 56-year average of 40.17 [...]
Luray
Familiar face likely to rejoin Luray Council
Former mayor expected to accept council appointment to fill vacancy By Randy Arrington LURAY, Jan. 16 — It appears that former Mayor Jerry Dofflemyer and former council member Stephanie Lillard will complete a full, political [...]