Today In History
Skunk raid
June 8, 1962 — G. William Sedwick, cashier of the Page Valley National Bank, had a close call Saturday evening of last week when he encountered a skunk in the banking quarters. After some cautious […]
Month: June 2024
Outdoors
Bald Eagle who suffered gunshot released back into wild at Seven Bends
Wildlife Center of Virginia found multiple pellets in immature bird ~ PVN staff report WOODSTOCK, June 6 — After eight months of care at the Wildlife Center of Virginia near Waynesboro, a female bald eagle […]
Health
Valley Health observes national Hospitals Against Violence Day
Hospital outlines steps to ensure employee safety ~ Press release provided by Valley Health WINCHESTER, June 7 — Today on National Hospitals Against Violence Day, Valley Health remains steadfast in its commitment to creating a safe […]
Obituary
Merle Francis Strole
Age 90, Orange, Va. Merle Francis Strole, 90, of Orange died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Lavender Hills in Orange. He was born on March 15, 1934, in Shenandoah and was the son of […]
Today In History
Flood of ’89
June 7, 1889 — The rainfall for April and May has been almost unprecedented in the history of this county. During the later month nearly three times as much rain has fallen as during the […]
Obituary
Reba Mae Dean
Age 83, Rockingham County, Va. Reba Mae Dean, 83, passed away peacefully in her Rockingham County home on Tuesday, June 4, surrounded by family. Reba was born February 15, 1941, in Shenandoah, VA, to parents […]