Today In History

August 24, 1989 — Angela Shifflett of Shenandoah is the 1989 queen of the Page Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair. The 21-year-old is a daughter of Melvin Shifflett and Neva and Richard Pierce of Shenandoah. […]

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 […]