Today In History

February 28, 1889 — When the northbound passenger train on the S.V.R.R, last Friday night, was within a mile of Bentonville it came in collision with a flat car loaded with railroad bars, which had […]

February 27, 1992 — Phase one of the new Luray Recreation Park off Sixth Street has been completed, according to Luray Parks and Recreation Director Pat O’Brien. The 23- acre facility includes a lighted combination […]

February 26, 1987 — A wintry storm piled nearly a foot of snow on Page County Sunday, forcing schools to close, creating hazardous road conditions and disrupting business and meeting schedules Monday. The heavy snow […]

February 25, 1892 — The tight times are easing up some, though it is tight enough yet hereabouts. Anglers are almost daily along the river banks, now and then taking a few fish, when the […]

February 24, 1966 — Charles R. Suddith, manager of the Shenandoah office of the Potomac Edison Company, was presented the Luray Jaycees’ Distinguished Service Award at their annual awards banquet held Feb. 16 at the […]

February 23, 1911 — Rileyville is still in need of a good doctor — in plain words, a resident- physician — one who will come and make his home here. What we want is a […]