Today In History
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Obituary
Earl ‘Bouser’ Smith
Age 79, Luray, Va. Earl “Bouser” Smith, 79, of Luray, passed away on July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those […]
County
County to reopen DMV Select office in Luray
~ PVN staff report LURAY, July 20 — On Monday night, Page County Administrator Amity Moler announced that the county was moving forward with plans to contract with Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles to operate […]
Agriculture
Help stop the spread of invasive plants in Virginia
~ Provided by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, July 23 — New legislation establishes penalties for invasive plants sold in Virginia. Retailers, landscapers and contractors who fail to provide written notification to property owners […]
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 […]
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 […]