Today In History
A&P closing
April 10, 1986 — The Luray A&P Food Store is among 26 stores in the supermarket chain reportedly marked for closing, according to a report in the Harrisonburg Daily News-Record Wednesday. A story by the […]
Year: 2020
Stanley
Stanley Council appoints former mayor to fill vacant seat
By Randy Arrington STANLEY, April 8 — After serving nearly a quarter century as the town’s mayor and a council member, Doug Purdham will be returning to the Stanley Council next month. On Wednesday night, […]
Recreation
‘Operation Spot-a-Bunny’ tours county towns Friday
The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance in Page County Friday, April 10. Page County Sheriff Chad Cubbage will be driving the Easter Bunny through the county’s three towns, with escorts provided by […]
Agriculture
Virginia farmers adapting to changes resulting from the pandemic
~ Press release issued by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation on April 9 RICHMOND — From supply chain interruptions to slowed revenue streams, farmers are facing a myriad of challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Markets […]
Health
5 cases of COVID-19 now reported in Page County; state death toll up 73%
By Randy Arrington LURAY, April 9 — As of Wednesday, there are now five reported cases of COVID-19 in Page County, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The VDH updates its COVID-19 statistics each morning […]
Obituary
Harvey “Buddy” Painter
Age 78, Stanley, Va. Harvey Dailey “Buddy” Painter, 78, went home to be with His Savior on April 7, 2020. He had resided in Stanley with his daughter. He was born on March 2, 1942, […]