Obituary
Donald Lee Laconia
Age 90, Shenandoah, Va. Donald Lee LaConia, 90, of Shenandoah, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 19, 1934 in Shenandoah and was […]
Month: September 2024
Today In History
Busy first season
September 4, 1987 — Luray’s Lake Arrowhead facility gained a little over $3,000 in operations in its first summer, according to Town Manager Jerry Schiro. An estimated 500 to 600 people a day flocked to […]
Outdoors
Stakely named superintendent of Shenandoah National Park, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove
Stakely starts new role Oct. 7 with 26 years of experience ~ Press release provided by Shenandoah National Park LURAY, Sept. 3 — J. Tracy Stakely has been selected as the next superintendent of both Shenandoah […]
Outdoors
Tourism to Shenandoah National Park contributes $114 million to local economies
Report shows visitor spending supports 1,351 jobs in nearby communities ~ Press release provided by Shenandoah National Park LURAY — A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.5 million visitors to Shenandoah National […]
Today In History
Luray
Decision 2024-Mayor of Luray ~ Q&A with Stephanie Lillard
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Page Valley News will be publishing profiles of seven local candidates in two contested town races in this fall’s general election beginning Aug. 15. These Q&As will be published around midday on Mondays and Thursdays […]