Today In History
Electric lights
August 1, 1890 — Luray should be lighted by electricity. The dingy, sickly coal oil lamp doesn’t suit this age, and this town. They are no good. They are a nuisance and should get out […]
Articles by PVNPublisher
High Schools
Panthers place two among All-State selections
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: PVN regrets posting this report late. VHSL did not release many of the all-state lists until July. ~ PVN staff report CHARLOTTESVILLE —The Virginia High School League announced its 2025 Class 2 all-state softball team earlier […]
Public Notices
Amendment to Luray zoning ordinance would set ‘considerations’ for lodging house applications
Town of Luray45 East Main StreetLuray, Virginia 22835 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGLURAY PLANNING COMMISSION PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, that […]
Today In History
Lightning burns barn
July 31, 1966 — A barn on the Howard R. Dinges farm, about one-half mile northwest of Luray on the Bixler’s Ferry Road, was struck by lightning Thursday night of last week and was completely […]
Columns
VIDEO ~ Page Valley Livin’ talks with Briana Plum about her year in Germany
THIS ARTICLE IS COMMENTARY AND PUBLISHED IN OUR COLUMNS SECTION. Weekly YouTube show dives into various issues, sites and events in the Page Valley By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 30 — This week we sit […]
Today In History
Lightning strike
July 30, 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 […]