Today In History

May 9, 1991 — A Rockingham County couple was arrested Sunday near Luray as part of a sting operation involving illegal fireworks. According to the Page County Sheriff ’s Department, the couple was taken into […]

May 8, 1890 — William E. Cameron, alias Bud, attempted to break into the shop of Mr. A.M. Girard at Rileyville Saturday night. Justice Good issued a warrant for his arrest, but before it could […]

May 7, 1964 — The Debutant’s Club sponsored a little debs popularity contest and program at the West Luray Civic Center Friday night of last week. Doris Jean Tutt was first prize winner by turning […]

May 6, 1965 — More than 100 postmasters, associates and friends were present Saturday evening at the Mimslyn to do honor to Carroll E. Beach retiring postmaster at Luray. Beach has been postmaster at Luray […]

May 5, 1966 — William W. Campbell is a man who, in his own words, believes in “going ahead and doing something I believe in, rather than just talking about it.” That’s why Luray will […]

May 4, 1989 — Mary H. Long of Luray has retired after 32 years as a nurse at Page Memorial Hospital. A licensed practical nurse, Mrs. Long’s experience was mainly on the medical surgical unit. […]