1ofUs.Care volunteers remove 81 newspaper tubes in first phase of non-profit movement
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 6-7 — Jerry Carter and five volunteers drove 1,059 miles over the weekend while collecting and disposing of 81 newspaper tubes no longer needed all across Page County. The fact [...]
Extension Office plans sessions on gardening, Spotted Lanternfly and other Shenandoah news
~ PVN staff report SHENANDOAH, Aug. 9 — During its regular meeting on Tuesday night, the Shenandoah Council reviewed information from the local Virginia Cooperative Extension office about the Spotted Lanternfly and an upcoming mini-series [...]
More discussion on ‘blight’, unveiling at The Rec Saturday and other news from Luray
~ PVN staff report LURAY, Aug. 8 — On Monday night, the Luray Council continued its discussion of how to address “blighted properties and derelict buildings” within town limits. “I think it’s a good thing [...]
6th annual ‘Night Sky Festival’ set for Aug. 19-21 in Shenandoah National Park
~ Press release issued by Shenandoah National Park LURAY — Shenandoah National Park will conduct its sixth annual Night Sky Festival from August 19 through 21, 2022. Rangers and guest speakers will present a variety [...]
Stop perpetuating terrible stigma and effectively deal with mental health and addiction
To the Editor: In attending a meeting on Page County to address ideas to make our community healthier and creating a better quality of life, the leading problem talked about was mental health and those [...]
Page County’s unemployment steady at 3% for June; 336 more employed compared to May
By Randy Arrington LURAY — The Virginia Employment Commission recently released June 2022 Local Area Unemployment Rates, which show Page County’s jobless claims remained steady in June after a slight increase in May. Unemployment was [...]
New budget gives Virginia’s farmers record funding for soil and water conservation
~ Press release issued by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Never-before-seen levels of conservation funding for Virginia’s farmers are included in the new state budget. Producers throughout the commonwealth will benefit from expanded [...]
PACA’s ‘Float Your Boat’ cardboard boat regatta draws more than 100 to Lake Arrowhead
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 6 — It was a beautiful day for boating…for those who could stay afloat. While the weather presented no issues on the lake, their unproven water-going vessels provided a challenge [...]
Tomorrow ~ Cause and effect
By Paul Quigg, columnist When actions we take today will not have an immediate impact on our lives, we immediately discount today’s action and get on with our lives. The further in the future that [...]
Page County Ruritans to host ‘Walk for Mental Health’ Sept. 10 on Hawksbill Greenway
~ Press release provided by Page County Ruritans Now more than ever, mental health issues, including those that lead to suicide, need to be addressed. While this problem is not new, there are community resources [...]
