Former Stanley officer recognized during National Police Week activities in Washington, D.C.
By Randy Arrington STANLEY — On Friday evening on the D.C. Mall, the nearly 40,000 assembled could see it start to rain in the distance. They wondered when the storm might reach them — but [...]
Curated adds to Main Street’s offerings
By Randy Arrington LURAY, May 18 — In recent months, Luray’s downtown has seen yet another retail outlet evolve along Main Street to offer even more variety for tourists and locals alike with the opening [...]
Supervisors approve $86.5M budget while waiting on state, teachers may still get 7% raise
By Randy Arrington LURAY, May 16-17 — The Page County Board of Supervisors approved an $86.5 million spending plan for FY23 on Monday night, including an $694,108 increase for local schools. The amount falls well [...]
Webinar to address local meat processing in Virginia
~ Press release issued by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND — A free webinar to address local meat processing and marketing is being held at 6:30 p.m. on May 24. Sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for [...]
Panthers split final two games, but should host district quarterfinal on Tuesday
By Randy Arrington SHENANDOAH, May 17 — Page County stranded nine runners on base in a narrow 3-1 district loss to Strasburg on Tuesday. The loss broke a three-game winning streak in Page’s final regular [...]
Longtime VBL coach Mike Bocock hosts book signing Saturday for biography ‘Close to the Dirt’
~ Press release provided by Lot’s Wife Publishing LURAY — Lot’s Wife Publishing, an Augusta County-based company, announces the release of Close to the Dirt, a personal biography about the life of long-time Valley Baseball [...]
Moratorium on solar development extended, but ordinance ‘languishes’ in legal review
To the Editor: The Board of Supervisors extended the moratorium on industrial solar development at their May 16 meeting. They also directed the county’s part-time attorney to just check the ordinance (which has been in [...]
Luray participating in 2022 Virginia Main Street ‘Work From Home’ pilot project
~ Press release issued by Luray Downtown Initiative LURAY — The Town of Luray has been selected to participate in the 2022 Virginia Main Street Work from Home Pilot project. The pilot project’s services provided [...]
Railroad Museum/Welcome Center taking shape and other news from Shenandoah
~ PVN staff report SHENANDOAH — During its May 10 meeting, the Shenandoah Council heard a progress report on the Railroad Museum/Welcome Center from Joyce Fluharty, the museum’s curator and the center’s administrator. The Town [...]
Page Schools announce Teachers of the Year
~ PVN staff report Page County Public Schools announced its 2021-22 Teachers of the Year and Staff Members of the Year earlier this month to coincide with Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6. This year’s recipients [...]
