Today In History

June 1, 1961 — A six-room frame house on the George Willi Jr. farm northwest of Luray was practically destroyed by fire about 11:30 Sunday night of this week. Occupants of the home, Nelson Louderback […]

May 31, 1990 — If it’s not a first in the State of Virginia, then at least Page County’s three VFW post commanders have done something extremely rare. All three — William J. McKnight of […]

May 30, 1889 — The northbound passenger train on the S.V.R.R. on Monday evening last ran into seven head of cattle, in Darin’s Cut, one and a half miles north of Dry Run, this county, […]

May 29, 1890 — The strong feeling exhibited by the townsfolk of Luray, and the earnest desire of our merchants for rest and relief both for themselves and their hard-worked clerks, has at least culminated […]

May 28, 1987 — Negotiations are being completed for the sale of the Mimslyn, Luray’s elegant landmark hotel, it was reported this week. Details of the sale are expected to be announced at a media […]

May 27, 1965 — Luray Little League opens officially opened Saturday of last week as Hap Heiser threw out the first ball. Heiser, PN&C sports editor, was chosen for this honor because of the fact […]