June 2021

Panthers fall to Poquoson in state semifinal

June 24, 2021 PVNPublisher 0

By Randy Arrington SHENANDOAH, June 23 — It was one of those games. The ball had eyes, and the bounces went their way. But the Islanders of Poquoson were able to make waves at just the […]

Cemetery being moved to dual lane Rt. 211

June 24, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

June 24, 1965 — A cemetery more than a century old east of Luray is scheduled to be moved for the dual laning of U.S. 211 from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Luray corporate limits. The […]

Department of Conservation and Recreation

Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens $7.5 million grant round

June 23, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

~ Press release issued by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation RICHMOND — The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for $7.5 million in land conservation grants. State agencies, localities and nonprofit conservation entities […]

$100 Cup Challenge set for July 17

June 23, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

~ PVN staff report LURAY — The Page County Recreation Department will be hosting its $100 Cup Challenge on Saturday, July 17 at the Luray Caverns Country Club. The cost is $300 per foursome, and […]

Welcome rain brings relief for dry farm fields

June 23, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

BROOKNEAL — After a long dry spell in April and May, farmers are welcoming recent rains — but some are still contending with the effects of dry weather on their crops. The recent rains and […]

‘One of the heaviest storms ever known in this latitude’

June 23, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

June 23, 1887 — One of the heaviest storms ever known in this latitude visited this place last Tuesday evening about 3 o’clock, lasting about 1-1/2 hours. The clouds began to gather in the northwest […]