Today In History
Let there be electric lights
July 31, 1890 — Luray should be lighted by electricity. The dingy, sickly coal oil lamp doesn’t suit this age, and this town. They are no good. They are a nuisance and should get out […]
Month: July 2026
Obituary
Julia ‘Ann’ Seekford Jarvis
Age 66, Luray, Va. Julia “Ann” Seekford Jarvis, 66, of Luray, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab in Fishersville. She was born on November 22, 1959, in Luray and […]
Obituary
Elna Maxine Grandstaff Shifflett
Age 88, Luray, Va. Elna Maxine Grandstaff Shifflett, 88, of Luray, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Skyview Springs Nursing and Rehab in Luray. She was born on April 30, 1938, in Luray […]
Obituary
Walter Wesley ‘Wes’ Porter
Age 91, Rileyville, Va. Walter Wesley “Wes” Porter, 91, passed away on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026, at his home overlooking the Shenandoah River in Rileyville. He is survived by his wife and partner of […]
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NWS reports five tornadoes hit region on July 21
Tornadoes hit West Virginia and counties of Frederick, Shenandoah, Rockingham, Page, Rappahannock and Shenandoah National Park By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 29 — A little over a week ago, a “supercell thunderstorm” washed across the region […]