Today In History
Flood relic
January 15, 1986 — The Great Flood of ‘85 resurrected a relic which vanished in the Great Flood of ‘42. Ruffner’s Ferry, a hardwood boat which carried people, livestock and other cargo across the South […]
Year: 2024
Stanley
Home on Frank Ballard Road consumed by Friday night fire, pet lost in blaze
~ Press release provided by Stanley Volunteer Fire Department STANLEY, Jan. 12 — Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit reported that the Stanley Fire Department was called for a house fire Friday night at 9:24 p.m. […]
Today In History
First big snow
January 14, 1965 — The first snow of any consequence this winter began falling here early Sunday morning and lasted throughout most of the day. The State Highway Department’s local office reported that the snow […]
High Schools
Panthers can’t contain Smith and the Rams in 52-41 district loss
By Randy Arrington SHENANDOAH, Jan. 12 — The Page County Panthers matched up well with the defending Region B champs on Friday night through three quarters. However, the Panthers dug themselves an early hole and […]
Today In History
Bold burglary
January 13, 1887 — Last Monday night the iron safe of Mr. J.V. Jamison in his office in East Luray was blown open by burglars. The outer iron of the door of the safe was […]
Business
Average Page County home sale surpasses $300K as local market fairs better than neighbors
While region shows decline in sales, Page County fairs better than neighbors due to new construction at Luray Landing and Fairview Estates By Randy Arrington LURAY, Jan. 12 — After a sharp two-year rise in […]