Today In History

May 24, 1991 — With no comment, the Page County School Board Monday approved a compromise on extended teaching hours — 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., instead of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. as originally […]

May 23, 1889 — The Roanoke excursion last Wednesday numbered between 300 and 400 persons. There were some 10 or 12 from Page, the remainder being generally from Hagerstown. On the return of the train, […]

May 22, 1986 — A 30-year-old man, who accidentally started the largest fire in the history of the Shenandoah National Park, has been charged with lighting a camp stove that burned out of control. The […]

May 21, 1992 — For nearly 20 years, Ed Glick has fought an uphill battle to bring asphalt to his section of Tanner’s Ridge. Sometime today, he will learn whether he won or lost. Glick […]

May 20, 1965 — A total of 13 players including a new manager have signed to play for the Luray Colonials of the Shenandoah Valley Baseball League this season with quite a number to be […]

May 19, 1887 — Mr. Thos. L. Menifee, of Rileyville, is one of the most successful horse raisers in the county. His horses, too, always look as sleek and fat as moles, and never fail […]