Obituary
Loran ‘Simp’ Eugene Dinges
Age 79, Luray, Va. On July 7, 2021, Loran Eugene “Simp” Dinges, 79, passed away at his home in Luray. He was born on Feb. 7, 1942, and was a son of the late Dolly […]
Month: July 2021
Today In History
Youths jailed for vandalism
July 15, 1965 — Three youths were jailed and placed under $1,000 bond each Sunday afternoon after being charged with destroying property near Luray. The three are being held on four separate charges in the […]
Education
‘Crumbling Schools Tour’ visits Page County
By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 13 — Showing their age and expected wear and tear over multiple decades, some of the floor and ceiling tiles in Luray Elementary School still remain from its original construction […]
Health
Luray therapy dogs ready to serve
~ Article submitted by Don Feliciano LURAY — Even dogs graduate from school. Don Feliciano of Luray is pleased to announce that his dog, Josie, recently passed her therapy dog certification training at PetSmart and now […]
County
VFW hosts ‘You’ve Been Flagged’ fundraiser during July
The Comer-Jones VFW Post 621 Auxiliary is hosting a fundraiser called “You’ve Been Flagged” during the month of July. Members of the community are being surprised with a “flagging,” where flags will be placed in their […]
Today In History
Work suspended at Kimball ore bank
July 14, 1887 — Mr. Price who had made extensive and expensive preparations for working the Kimball ore bank, near Kimball, 3-1/2 miles northeast of Luray, has, we regret to state, been compelled to suspend […]