Today In History

July 8, 1965 — A number of readers have inquired the exact location of zinc explorations which were reported last week as two and a half miles northwest of Luray along the Shenandoah River. The […]

July 7, 1887 — There is room for some enterprising capitalist to make a fortune in the summer resort business in the many excellent situations to be found in the mountains of Page. The most […]

July 6, 1961 — Robert L. McKim, 84, prominent retired druggist of Luray, died Friday morning of last week at the Page Memorial Hospital after an illness of several months. He had been in declining […]

July 5, 1990 — Clarence Edwards, retiring Shenandoah mayor, and Vivian Gaynor, retiring town clerk- treasurer, were honored at a surprise banquet Friday evening at Southern Kitchen in New Market. Hosted by Shenandoah Town Office […]

July 4, 1889 — Will you be kind enough to mention again to the people of Page County the fact that the county is entitled to place, free of tuition, two young men in the […]

July 3, 1991 — The Stanley Homecoming continues is 25th year celebration today (Wednesday) with family night at the carnival, food and live entertainment. Homecoming events opened Monday with the annual beauty pageants and entertainment […]