Today In History

March 3, 1966 — Two prominent Luray businessmen were seriously injured this week when they suffered severe falls. James C. “Click” Davis, president of Luray Fabric Care Center, is hospitalized at the University Hospital in […]

March 2, 1911 — The week beginning July 17 has been fixed by the committee of arrangement for the return of all the sons and daughters of Page. All preliminary arrangements for the occasion are […]

March 1, 1962 — Jackie Allen Alger, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Henry Alger of near Stanley, had the first brain surgery at PMH. On Feb. 18, Jackie and several of his playmates […]

February 28, 1991 — The Cerro Metal Products Co. expects equipment for its new Shenandoah location to arrive by the end of March or early April, the Luray Rotary Club was told Monday night. Bill […]

February 27, 1964 — Miss Donna Koontz and Bruce Short, seniors at Page County High School, were crowned 1964 King and Queen of Hearts at the Valentine Dance held at the school on Friday night, […]

February 26, 1987 — A wintry storm piled nearly a foot of snow on Page County Sunday, forcing schools to close, creating hazardous road conditions and disrupting business and meeting schedules Monday. The heavy snow […]