Today In History
In deep water
August 15, 1887 — The Elder John K. Booton, of Luray, father of Dr. T.L. Booton, of Washington, Va., an Old School Baptist minister, while returning home from Fauquier, made an attempt to cross a […]
Year: 2025
Shenandoah
Decision 2025-School Board (District 5) ~ Q&A with Charlie Queen Jr.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Page Valley News will be publishing profiles of seven local candidates in three contested races in this fall’s general election from Aug. 11 through Sept. 1. These Q&As will be published around midday on Mondays […]
Today In History
Lightning strike
August 14, 1962 — During last Saturday night’s electric and rain storm, lightning struck the barn of Lewis Judd in the Sandy Hook neighborhood north of Luray. The building was completely destroyed by the resulting fire. […]
Obituary
Joyce Gail Smith Warren
Age 96, Shenandaoh, Va. Joyce Gail Smith Warren, 96, of Shenandoah, VA passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg after a hard-fought battle with dementia. She was born […]
Obituary
Frances Ardena Hensley
Age 84, Shenandoah, Va. Frances Ardena Hensley, 84, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully at her home, on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born August 10, 1941, in Elkton, she was the daughter of the late Otis […]
Obituary
Helen Mae Blosser Hilliard
Age 70, Stanley, Va. Helen Mae Blosser Hilliard, 70, of Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born on July 28, 1955, in Stanley and was a daughter of the late Raymond […]