Today In History
Great snakes
June 30, 1908 — Rattlesnakes in the Massanutton are reported to be very numerous. The mountain fires early last spring brought many of them from their hiding places, and this week Mr. John T. Burner […]
Year: 2026
Outdoors
Public encouraged to exercise caution due to drought and low-water conditions
~ Press release issued by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources RICHMOND, June 29 — Amid this historic drought, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reminds outdoor enthusiasts to keep low water and increased fire […]
Obituary
Ellen Victoria Buracker Burnette
Age 74, Edinburg, Va. Ellen Victoria Buracker Burnette, 74, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1952, in Stanley and was a daughter of the late Ozzie […]
Obituary
Donald Lee Bryan Sr.
Age 83, Luray, Va. Donald Lee Bryan Sr., 83, of Luray, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1942, in Pennsylvania and was a son of the late Frank […]
Obituary
Charles Elmo Dovel Jr.
Age 79, Luray, Va. Charles Elmo Dovel Jr., 79, of Luray, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1947, in Virginia and was a son […]
Education
College and universities report on spring graduates, honors among Page County students
JMU alone recognizes nearly 40 students from Page County ~ PVN staff report LURAY, June 29 — Colleges and universities have been reporting on spring semester graduates and honors among students from Page County for […]