Today In History
Fire boys leave for Newport News
August 19, 1911 — The Luray Fire Department will leave for Newport News next Tuesday morning. About 25 or 30 members are expected to go. The reel team has been in daily practice for the […]
Month: August 2026
Stanley Government Meetings
Town of Stanley Town Council — Town Council Public Hearing — July 15, 2026
Town of Stanley Town Council meeting information for July 15, 2026. Status: Official minutes posted.
Luray
Groundbreaking held for workforce housing project
Luray Artisan Bakery to become part of amenities at 15 Campbell Street By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 14 — Dozens gathered Friday morning in a parking lot near 10 shovels lined up in a prepped pile […]
Letters
Nighthawks Diner to open in September featuring ‘Terry Pettit’ sandwich to honor Town Manager
Dear Editor: The Town of Stanley has been blessed by having a great public servant, the Town Manager, Terry Pettit. The disaster you don’t have is the hardest one to prove. Terry has been managing […]
Health
Valley Health expands access to life-saving screenings with new Mobile Mammography Unit
Vehicle provides screenings to women in rural areas of Virginia,West Va. ~ Press release provided by Valley Health WINCHESTER, Aug. 17 — On Monday, Valley Health unveiled its new Steven E. & Beverley B. Shoemaker Valley […]
Today In History
DARE begins
August 18, 1989 — Fifth grade students in the Page County School System will be greeted this fall by a new and special teacher. The teacher’s name is Ellen Phillips, and she will serve as […]