Today In History
Killed by lightening
July 21, 1887 — A message from Mr. B.W. Petty, merchant at Grove Hill, announces that Mr. Hiram Kibler was killed by lightning on last Tuesday evening. Mr. Kibler, in company with his son and […]
Month: July 2023
County
Comer charged with first-degree murder
By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 20 — The subject of a two-week manhunt and a homicide investigation in southern Page County has been charged with at least three felonies and received legal counsel. Additional charges […]
Today In History
Prospects at the Inn
July 20, 1889 — We are glad to learn that the prospects for a prosperous season at the Inn are highly favorable. Up to this time an average number of visitors have been to Luray, […]
County
Supervisors approve budget amendments totaling nearly $10 million
Schools receive additional local funds to give 5-percent increase to all By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 17 — Although they did so reluctantly, the Page County Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved additional funds for […]
Today In History
Neon sign erected
July 19, 1962 — One of the largest neon highway signs ever to be seen in Page County has been erected east of Luray by the Tastee Freez Enterprises. It is on the former Theodore […]
Business
Average home selling for almost $300K as Page County housing market remains steady
By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 18 — For the most part, the current housing market in Page County could be characterized as steady and leveling off along with inflation and interest rates hikes. While some […]