Today In History
Was it a rope?
March 24, 1887 — A farmer near Milroy, Pa., removed a stump from a field one day last week. In its hollow was what seemed to be a lot of knotted rope. After the supposed […]
Year: 2021
Health
Governor announces limited capacity increases for indoor and outdoor gatherings
~ Press release issued by Governor’s Office RICHMOND, March 23 — Governor Ralph Northam today announced that as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rise in Virginia, certain sports and entertainment venues may begin to operate with […]
Education
School officials say graduation set for all options — indoor, outdoor, livestream
By Randy Arrington LURAY, March 23 — Page County Public Schools has heard the pleas of parents and students, and the school division is going to great lengths to ensure that the Class of 2021 […]
Agriculture
Frontline farmers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
~ Press release issued by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND — Agricultural groups know farmers are essential workers, and they are supporting efforts to get them vaccinated against COVID-19. “Our nation’s food supply depends on […]
Today In History
Fire destroys 1,200 acres in Lucas Hollow
March 23, 1989 — A fire of a suspicious nature in the Lucas Hollow area near Stanley destroyed some 1,200 acres of forested land last weekend, according to Chief Forest Warden Steve Moyer of the […]
Obituary
John Banach
Age 97, Stanley, Va. John Banach, 97, of Stanley, died on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born on Sept. 2, 1923, in Pennsylvania and was a son of the late Joseph Banach and Antoinette […]