Today In History

July 20, 1989 — No marijuana plants were recovered in a Page County air search last week, according to Sheriff E.M.“Pap”Sedwick. Law enforcement officials including the Virginia State Police and local officers flew aboard a […]

July 19, 1962 — Dr. F. Thomas Amiss, 62, for 40 years a Luray physician and specialist, died suddenly from a coronary attack Tuesday evening of this week at his country home on State Route […]

July 18, 1889 — During the thunderstorm last Wednesday evening several of the family of Mr. Chas. H. O’Neal, of this place, were severely shocked. Mrs. O’Neal was painfully stunned and did not recover for […]

July 17, 1986 — Luray firemen doused 60-foot flames from a fire which engulfed a large barn on Va. 615 near the Massanutten Mountain Monday night. Luray Fire Chief Dan Seal estimated owner Ralph Davis’ losses […]

July 16, 1987 — Danny Chu, owner of Chu Chu’s Steak and Seafood, is helping to prepare for the restaurant’s August opening on U.S. 340, just south of Luray. The eatery will specialize in steak and […]

July 15, 1965 — The Luray Lions Club will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its founding in Luray on Thursday evening of this week at the Mimslyn.  The new scale for admission to the local […]