January 2021

Ruffner’s Ferry surfaces

January 16, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

January 16, 1986 — The Great Flood of ‘85 resurrected a relic which vanished in the Great Flood of ‘42. Ruffner’s Ferry, a hardwood boat which carried people, livestock and other cargo across the South […]

Panthers remain undefeated with 67-55 win over Madison

January 15, 2021 PVNPublisher 0

By Randy Arrington SHENANDOAH, Jan. 15 — In the midst of a pandemic posing numerous challenges to teams due to COVID-19 protocols, and in the wake of graduating seven seniors from last year’s squad … […]

Agriculture groups urge vaccination priority for farm and food workers

January 15, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation WASHINGTON — As COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed to essential healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents, agriculture groups are requesting that frontline food and […]

COVID-19 Coronavirus in Page County, Virginia

New cases slowing statewide, but still steady in Page County and health district

January 15, 2021 PVNPublisher 0

By Randy Arrington LURAY, Jan. 14 — The Virginia Department of Health reported 4,795 new cases of COVID-19 across the state on Friday, marking a distinct decrease from the 5,294 cases reported on Thursday. In […]

Willard ‘Butch’ Haskel Painter Jr.

January 15, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

Age 71, Luray, Va. Willard Haskel “Butch” Painter Jr., 71, of Luray, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. He was born on Aug. 2, 1949, in Page County and was a son of the […]

Water problem at Jamesway

January 15, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

January 15, 1987 — Jamesway has considered withdrawing its store from the plaza on U.S. 211 if specifications for water pressure are not met, Luray Town Manager Jerry Schiro told the council Monday night. “The […]