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Shenandoah losing ‘Miss Nell’s’ millinery shop, first built in 1891

December 20, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

December 20, 1962 — The C. Heath and sister millinery store, owned and operated by Mrs. J.R. Painter, affectionately known as “Miss Nell” is closing her Millinery and Ladies Apparel Shop on Dec. 31, after […]

Roy Lee Blosser

December 20, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

PageValleyNews.com salutes ROY LEE BLOSSER, for his service in the United States Army.

Grove gets patent for ‘link-lifter’

December 19, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

December 19, 1889 — Mr. F.G. Grove, son of Mr. John P. Grove, has patented an ingenious device, known as a “link-lifter,” to be used by train men for coupling cars, which greatly lessens the […]

Liscomb leads Luray to its first victory of the season despite late injury

December 18, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

~ Athlete of the Week selected by the publisher Calder Liscomb put up a game-high 17 points against Clarke County on Friday night, leading Luray to its first win of the 2021-22 season. Liscomb left […]

Haney chosen an ‘Outstanding Young Man of America’

December 18, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

December 18, 1986 — John Lee Haney of Shenandoah, has been chosen as an Outstanding Young Man of America for his achievements and acts of heroism. Some time ago, Haney saved the life of a […]

Forest Service closing seasonal recreation sites and roads for winter

December 17, 2021 Pagevalleynews 0

~ Press release provided by the U.S. Forest Service ROANOKE — The USDA Forest Service is preparing recreation sites for winter by closing or reducing services at some campgrounds and day use sites and will soon […]