November 2023

Today In History

Field becomes reality at PCHS

November 4, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

November 4, 1965 — After many years without its own athletic field, Page County High School is taking steps to complete the present field at the school. Plans include lights for football and baseball, construction […]

Hazel Ellen Knowles Matthews

November 3, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

Age 95, Stanley, Va. Hazel Ellen Matthews, 95, of Stanley, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Winchester Medical Center. She was born on September 22, 1928, in Gloucester City, NJ, and was a […]

Decision 2023 ~ Master Guide to in-county races for Page County ballot Nov. 4

November 3, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

~ PVN staff report LURAY, Nov.3 — The following is meant to serve as a guide and central access point to all political coverage of the 2023 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7 provided by […]

Sudden death a mystery, as son dies in same spot as father did years earlier

November 3, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

November 3, 1887 — Last Monday evening about 8 o’clock Mr. John M. Lichliter, the well-known saddler of Luray, was in Messers. Harmison and Co.’s store in this place, apparently as well as usual. Leaving […]

What are the numbers?

November 2, 2023 PVNPublisher 8

Our long-time incumbent State Senator is missing in action; he has repeatedly declined to debate his opponent, Democrat Kathy Beery. His absence makes it difficult for voters to learn where he stands on key issues. […]

October proves to be the driest month of the driest year in the past 55 years in Page County

November 2, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

Higher temperatures, below average rainfall again in October By Carl Quintrell, weather correspondent STANLEY, Nov. 1 — Total rainfall for the month was 0.63 inches, or 2.54 inches below the October average of 3.17 inches. […]