Obituary
William Russell Pooton Sr.
Age 91, Luray, Va. William Russell Pooton Sr., 91, of Luray, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Luray. He was born on June 22, 1928, to the late Ken Pooton and Mildred Kemp […]
Month: June 2020
Letters
A once great nation
There was once a great nation, a leader among western civilization. Its economy, its science and its arts were among the best in the world. But it fell into misfortune and suffered severe wounds — many, […]
Outdoors
Shenandoah National Park increasing recreational access
~ Press release issued by Shenandoah National Park on June 10 LURAY — Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Shenandoah National Park is […]
Education
Governor shares guidance for phased school reopening
~ Press release issued by the Governor’s Office on June 9 RICHMOND — Governor Ralph Northam today announced a phased approach that allows Virginia schools to slowly resume in-person classes for summer school and the […]
Health
New cases slow, but steady
By Randy Arrington LURAY, June 10 — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to recede all across Virginia and for most of the Lord Fairfax Health District. Only small spikes in new cases are being reported within […]
Today In History
Painting headed for embassy
June 10, 1965 — One of Luray’s artists will have the unusual distinction of having her oil painting hung in the Australian Embassy in Washington. The picture was purchased by a representative of the embassy […]