Today In History
An ancient grave
April 25, 1889 — Mr. Isaac Spitler is preparing to enclose with a wrought iron fence the grave of one of his old ancestors, Philip Varner, on the Rodeffer farm, below town, who died about […]
Month: April 2021
High Schools
Luray ends 12-4 season as state runner-up
By Randy Arrington LURAY, April 24 — The Luray High School volleyball team fought hard Saturday afternoon in the 2A state championship, but they couldn’t overcome senior Hannah Steele and the Spartans of Giles County. […]
Obituary
Steven Rois Jessee
Age 58, Rileyville, Va. Steven Rois Jessee passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester, VA. He was the son of the late Donald R. and Elizabeth Fuller Jessee. He was born in […]
Today In History
Boy Scout leaders recognized
April 24, 1986 — Three Luray Boy Scout leaders were among the adult scouters recognized and honored last week at the annual scouters recognition program at James Wood High School. Recipients were Edwin Smith, scoutmaster […]
High Schools
14 local athletes earn All-Region football honors
~ PVN staff report Coaches in Region 2B selected the 2021 All-Region football honorees on Monday, April 19, with 14 local athletes earning mention including nine on the first team. Region 2B champion and No.1-ranked […]
County
Active search for missing teen along Skyline Drive
~ PVN staff report LURAY, April 23 — An active search is taking place today in Shenandoah National Park after a teenager went missing late last night. Ty Sauer, 18, of New Jersey, was last […]