Today In History News

October 1, 1890 — The violent death by his own hand of Lewis McHenry Weaver on last Thursday night at his home in this place was one of the most shocking tragedies that ever occurred […]

September 30, 1965 — A part of Stony Man Lutheran Parish is scheduled to become the Blue Ridge Lutheran Parish effective Oct. 1. Two other Lutheran churches will be added to the parishes. Beth Eden […]

September 29,1887 — During the past 30 days thieves have been on the rampage in the neighborhood of Marksville. Mr. J.M. Dovel has had 22 turkeys stolen, Mr. Samuel Buracker 25 chickens, and Mr. Emanuel […]

September 28, 1961 — R.R. Huffman, mayor of Stanley, said this week that he welcomed a recount of the votes cast in the Stanley election of June 13. H.F. Aleshire, his opponent, in the mayoralty […]

September 27, 1990 — Labeling themselves as everyday, ordinary people, The Friends of the Shenandoah River held an organizational meeting in Page County last week. The non-profit organization, based in Front Royal, has some 150 […]

September 26, 1889 — The store house of Mr. Martin Strickler at Leaksville was entered last Saturday night and robbed, and afterwards an attempt was made to burn it, in order to conceal the burglary […]