Obituary
Carroll ‘Pete’ Painter
Age 88, Luray, Va. Carroll “Pete” Painter, 88, of Luray, died on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. He was born on June 27, 1932, in Luray and was a son of the late James Franklin Painter […]
Month: November 2020
Today In History
New railroad?
November 7, 1889 — That Luray is to have a railroad direct to Washington seems to be only a question of time — and from present indications probably a very short time. We are not prepared […]
County
Grand jury issues 53 indictments in November
~ PVN staff report LURAY, Nov. 6 — A Page County grand jury handed down 53 indictments during Wednesday’s November session in Page County Circuit Court among 20 individuals, including: • Douglas Wayne Sours, of […]
Health
Frederick County reports more deaths; health district sees rise in cases
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Nov. 6 — Frederick County reported new fatalities due to COVID-19 on Thursday and Friday, marking the county’s 14th and 15th deaths from the virus since the pandemic began. The two […]
Today In History
Spitler clock sells for $185,000 at auction
November 6, 1986 — A crudely-made clock crafted by a Page County resident in 1801 was auctioned in New York Oct. 25 for $185,000. An anonymous bidder purchased the clock, which was auctioned by Sotheby-Parke-Bernet, […]
Education
Page partners with peers for ‘Take Your Legislator to School’ virtual event
~ Press release issued by Page County Public Schools LURAY ― Page County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Wendy Gonzalez, was joined today by the superintendents of Warren, Shenandoah, Rockingham, and Harrisonburg City to highlight needs, […]