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Playing with a lighter at the gas pump

January 5, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

January 5, 1962 — Word has been received here that George Orye, 18-year-old son of Mrs. Clarice Orye, of Stanley, recently accidentally set himself afire while playing with a cigarette lighter as he pumped gasoline […]

Kenneth A. Reed

January 5, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

PageValleyNews.com salutes KENNETH A. REED for his service in the United States Army. PVN highlights veterans from Page County, Virginia.

Burner to join father

January 4, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

January 4, 1962 — James F. Burner, a VPI graduate with two and one half years with the Westinghouse Electric Company, has elected to come back to Luray and go in business with his father, […]

Freida Mae ‘Punkie’ Soaper

January 3, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

Age 81, Front Royal, Va. Freida Mae “Punkie” Soaper, 81, of Front Royal, Va. passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 […]

Bulldogs handle Mountaineers, 62-34

January 3, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

Four young Bulldogs in double-digits during district win By Randy Arrington LURAY, Jan. 2 — The Luray Bulldogs evened out their early girls basketball season record at 4-4 after capturing a Bull Run District win over […]

Temperatures drop

January 3, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

January 3, 1968 — Snow and cold weather ushered in the New Year Monday. Temperatures dropped down to zero and below in many parts of the county and other sections of the Shenandoah Valley Monday […]