Today In History
Rollicking rock
February 25, 1887 — Mr. Peter Sours had a live crowd on his farm last Saturday, the occasion being an old- time rock-hauling. There were 13 teams and 40 men on hand who in a […]
Year: 2026
High Schools
Panthers capture Region 2B indoor track title with nine region champions
Bulldogs walk away with four Region 1B champions ~ PVN staff report PENN LAIRD, Feb. 17 — Page County High School Head Coach Brandon Brumfield got his birthday wish last week, when his boys indoor track […]
Letters
‘Thoughtful approach to a very complicated problem’ in short-term rentals
Dear Editor: I was surprised to read a recent letter to the editor suggesting that the county is somewhat hysterically blaming so-called “come here’s” and the short-term rental industry over rising property values. I, personally, […]
Public Notices
Permit request for two lodging house units on South Hawksbill Street
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGLURAY PLANNING COMMISSIONSPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, that Luray’s Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on March […]
Obituary
Margaret Lucille Cardin Sampson
Age 98, Elkton, Va. Margaret Lucille Cardin Sampson went to join her Lord early on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Lucille was born July 13, 1927 in Page County. She was the fifth of eleven children […]
Obituary
Daniel Thomas ‘Danny’ Eppard
Age 71, Elkton, Va. Daniel Thomas “Danny” Eppard, 71, of Elkton, Virginia, passed away February 18, 2026, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville with family at his side. He was born June 22, 1954, […]