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Small towns, big potential: What can we do?

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The following column was submitted prior to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. By Alex White To the average observer, it appears that the United States economy is doing a great job of providing for […]
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Hound’s Quill: Taking the plunge

February 26, 2020 Pagevalleynews 0
By Vesper Jacks The Polar Bear Plunge occurred last week during the coldest Saturday in recent memory. Temperatures for the second plunge dipped (no pun intended) to 32 degrees. The day before the plunge, the […]
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Waggin’ Around the Valley: Winter tips for outside pets

February 25, 2020 Pagevalleynews 0
By Hali Emmons Winter can be an especially tough time for any animals outside, but especially our domesticated canine and feline friends. If you have an outside animal or see one in need, here are […]
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Our People and Their History: The benefits of testing Y DNA

February 18, 2020 Pagevalleynews 0
By Robert Moore I really wanted to jump right in with this article in telling about one of a few DNA discoveries in Page County I’ve played a part in analyzing, but felt it best […]
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Hound’s Quill: Phil XIII and the prospect of spring

February 12, 2020 Pagevalleynews 0
By Vesper Jacks Groundhog Day 2020 is over. Rumor has it Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow despite all the television lights and journalists who suspiciously glowered at his burrow in the early morning […]
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How PVN Works: Early success, survey results and special opportunities

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By Randy Arrington, publisher Each week in this column, we will talk about what’s going on with PageValleyNews.com — such as results from the previous weekly survey “Question of the Week” and special features we […]

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    July 31, 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 [...]

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Town of Luray Town Council — Regular Council Meeting — August 10, 2026

August 9, 2026
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Town of Shenandoah Town Council — Town Council Meeting — July 28, 2026

July 27, 2026
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Page County Board of Supervisors — Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — July 20, 2026

July 19, 2026
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Page County School Board — Regular School Board Meeting — July 13, 2026

July 12, 2026
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Town of Stanley Town Council — Town Council Meeting — May 13, 2026

May 12, 2026
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    Williams taken as 247th overall pick in eighth round of 2026 MLB Draft UPDATED: Thursday, July 23 ~ PVN staff report SHENANDOAH, July 19  — A former Page County Panther may be heading to the [...]

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    ~ Submitted by the Page County Animal Shelter Page Valley News highlights adoptable pets from the Page County Animal Shelter to showcase their personality. This is Roxy… Roxy is a 3-year-old German shepherd. She is vaccinated, [...]
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