Today In History
Murder or suicide?
January 12, 1911 — Miss Grace Elosser, who met her death in Cumberland several days ago by being murdered, or with suicidal intent, swallowed a dose of cyanide (the most deadly poison known), was a […]
Year: 2023
High Schools
Bulldogs allow Rams to overcome double-digit deficit and let district win slip away, 47-42
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Jan. 10 — It was one of those games…a tale of two halves. The first half belonged to the Bulldogs of Luray as they hit six three-pointers on their home court […]
Obituary
Carl Woodrow ‘J.C.’ Prince Jr.
Age 86, Stanley, Va. Carl Woodrow “J.C.” Prince Jr., 86, of Stanley, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1936, in Page County and […]
Obituary
Russell Dean Newland
Age 75, Luray, Va. Russell Dean Newland, 75, of Luray, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. He was born on Oct. 22, 1947, in Pendleton, Ore., and was a son of the late George […]
Today In History
Charging for water
January 11, 1962 — Luray water users will be taxed beginning in April in order to accumulate a fund for the improvement of the water system. This was the unanimous vote of the town council […]
Obituary
Joyce Wood Painter
Age 71, Luray, Va. Joyce Wood Painter, 71 of Luray, died on Monday January 9, 2023 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She spent most of her years living in Luray. She was born February 8, 1951 […]