Today In History
Lightning strike
July 24, 1887 — A message from Mr. B.W. Petty, merchant at Grove Hill, announces that Mr. Hiram Kibler was killed by lightning on last Tuesday evening. Mr. Kibler, in company with his son and […]
Year: 2026
Luray
Former police chief now assistant town manager
Cook comes back to serve Luray in a different way By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 21 — The Town of Luray announced on Tuesday that its former police chief for the past decade will now […]
Obituary
Ricky Eugene Jenkins
Age 65, Stanley, Va. Ricky Eugene Jenkins, 65, a resident of Stanley, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He was born on October 24, 1960, in Luray, and is the son […]
Obituary
Dolores Jeanette Wilt Painter
Age 81, Stanley, Va. People smiled when they thought of Dolores Jeanette Wilt Painter because they knew how deeply she cared for them. She was one of the kindest people anyone could hope to meet, […]
Obituary
James Reuben Jenkins
Age 70, Stanley, Va. James Reuben Jenkins, 70, of Stanley, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1955, in Luray and was a son of the late Guy Francis […]
Pet Of The Week News
Meet Chunk
~ Submitted by the Page County Animal Shelter Page Valley News highlights adoptable pets from the Page County Animal Shelter to showcase their personality. This is Chunk… Chunk came to the shelter as a stray. He […]