Today In History

August 23, 1962 — A new rodeo arena has been completed at the Page Valley Fairgrounds at a cost of almost $5,000. Expense was borne by the Fair Association and Circle Seven Rodeo. Showings were held […]

August 22, 1889 — As had been expected almost daily for several weeks past, Hon.William Milnes died at his home in this county last Wednesday evening about 5 o’clock, and was buried with Masonic honors […]

August 21, 1890 — Our public school will open Monday, Sept. 15. All should make a note of this fact, and see that the children are ready to enter the first day and continue a […]

August 20, 1987 — One of Luray High School’s pressing problems is the need for a track according to new athletic director H.D. “Doc” Brown. Brown said many of the school’s athletes are running in […]

August 19, 1965 — A hearing held here last Thursday by the Highway Department to get local opinion on a proposed U.S. 211 bypass for Luray failed to develop any concrete results except to point […]

August 18, 1911 — The Luray Fire Department will leave for Newport News next Tuesday morning. About 25 or 30 members are expected to go. The reel team has been in daily practice for the […]