Today In History

August 4, 1911 — C.T. Long, one of the most prominent farmers of the county, had a very surprising experience a few nights ago. About 10 or 11 o’clock he detected someone stealing his apples […]

August 3, 1989 — Page County Circuit Court Judge Joshua L. Robinson of Luray is the new chief judge of the 26th judicial circuit. Robinson, 66, replaces Judge Robert K. Woltz of Winchester who retired from […]

August 2, 1962 — Two Page County farmers will take a first- hand look at agriculture in Russia next month. Scheduled to make a U.S. Department of Agriculture sponsored good-will tour behind the Iron Curtain […]

August 1, 1889 — The large and handsome building of the Luray Female Institute is about completed. The work reflects credit upon the builders, Messrs. C.L.&N.R. Proctor, and if anything could add to their reputation […]

July 31, 1986 — VF Corporation and Blue Bell Holding Company Inc. announced Tuesday the signing of an agreement whereby VF will purchase the stock of Blue Bell Holding Company. Blue Bell Holding Company is […]

July 30, 1987 — After 33 years of serving the residents of Page County, Extension Agent Arlis Frymyer has decided to call it quits. Frymyer, 60, announced his intentions of retiring from the post he […]