Today In History

May 15, 1986 — The Winchester based O’Sullivan Corporation announced plans Monday to produce plastic automotive parts at a manufacturing plant in Luray. County Administrator Ronald Good read the announcement at the Page County Board […]

May 14, 1987 — The Page County School Board voted unanimously Monday night to exercise an option to purchase land adjacent to Grove Hill Elementary School to allow for new construction there. The board’s option […]

May 13, 1987 — The Page County Board of Supervisors Monday heard strong opposition to a state park along the Shenandoah River in the Compton area. Seven area residents said they are not willing to […]

May 12, 1989 — Musician First Class Bradley M. Corbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orea Corbin of Stanley, performed at a dinner in Beijing, China, honoring senior Chinese officials. The event was hosted by […]

May 11, 1911 — The Temperance Convention at Leaksville last Saturday was the best meeting of the kind ever held in the county, and no better evidence could be offered than this that the WCTU […]

May 10, 1990 — Donald did not show up, nor were Ivana or Marla present. But Page County was treated to one of cycling’s crown jewels as the Tour de Trump, a 1,107-mile bike race […]