Today In History

August 7, 1986 — Luray High School varsity football coach Doug Jennings has resigned to accept a head coaching position at a West Virginia high school. Jennings, who has piloted the Bulldogs since 1967, was […]

August 6, 1987 — “The bells have been ringing for 50 years.” And former U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. keynoted a special commemorative ceremony at the Luray Singing Tower Saturday with praise for the […]

August 5, 1965 — The Luray Colonials waged an uphill battle to defeat the league-leading New Market Rebels, 6-5, in 10 innings last Friday night at Luray’s VFW stadium in one of the most thrilling […]

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 […]