Today In History

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 […]

September 25, 1986 — Dozens of volunteers from Baptist Men of Virginia are helping to rebuild the home of Hazel Judd on South Hawksbill Street in Luray which was devastated by last November’s flood. The […]

September 24, 1987 — Balloons ascended toward the Luray Singing Tower during a special celebration last Thursday of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. The ceremony sponsored by the John Rhodes Chapter of the […]

September 23, 1965 — While fishing at Wachapreague, Va., on the Eastern Shore Friday of last week, Leo Strickler Sr. landed a big channel bass or “red drum.” It weighed 41-1/2 pounds and was 45 […]