Today In History

April 24, 1986 — Former Luray High standout Michele Miller was honored as the most improved player in basketball at Marymount College’s sports banquet Friday night. Miller, a sophomore, carries majors in physical fitness management […]

April 23, 1987 — Page County’s restaurant industry is benefiting from the impending industrial boom. Max Foltz on Tuesday confirmed plans for a sit-down restaurant on Va. 646 near White House Bridge and Ganders Island. […]

April 22, 1965 — Ralph J. Davis, well- known businessman of Luray, and prominent in area activity has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination of one of the two seats in the House of […]

April 21, 1887 — The almost total destruction by fire of four Virginia towns within the last month or so, should serve as a warning to Luray to take immediate steps to protect itself against […]

April 20, 1911 — Mr. C.L. Shenk, proprietor of the Page Valley Poultry Yard, expects to enlarge his plant to enable him to meet the demands of his trade, which this year has been unprecedentedly […]

April 19, 1962 — Stanley’s newest industry, Stanley Manufacturing Inc., is now in full swing, employing more than 40 workers and producing some 3,000 dresses per week with a daily average of 600. The entire […]