Today In History
Developing Sands
August 7, 1890 — As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns the Stanley Furnace and Land Co. propose developing the town of Sands in this county. This company has bought nearly all […]
Year: 2023
Today In History
Victory for Colonials
August 6, 1965 — The Luray Colonials waged an uphill battle to defeat the league-leading New Market Rebels, 6-5, in 10 innings last Friday night at Luray’s VFW stadium in one of the most thrilling […]
Today In History
‘Mother church’ celebrates 200th anniversary
August 5, 1965 — The Stony Man Lutheran Parish will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mount Calvary. Activities for the day will include a service at Morning Star Lutheran Church. A picnic lunch will be […]
Obituary
Hilda Virginia Dovel Plum
Age 93, Shenandoah, Va. Hilda Virginia Dovel Plum, 93, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. Mrs. Plum was born March 8, 1930 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Ervin […]
Shenandoah
Janney to speak Aug. 12 on ‘Disbanding Remnants of Lee’s Army in the Shenandoah Valley’
~ Press release provided by the Shenandoah Museum and Visitors Center SHENANDOAH — The Town of Shenandoah Museum and Welcome Center is excited to announce that University of Virginia professor Caroline Janney will be the […]
County
Kibler makes first bid for public office and enters race for District 2 seat on board of supervisors
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 2 — At just 5 years old, Paula Kibler’s grandfather asked her to ride with him in the Shenandoah firemen’s parade to throw out candy and wave at onlookers. Not only […]