Today In History

July 7, 1990 — Foreign competition and a shrinking jeans market may have conspired to put nearly 200 Page County residents out of work. With the imminent closings of three area Wrangler plants, Page workers […]

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

July 2, 1889 — Our townsman, Mr. S.L. Rhodes, has perfected a very ingenious but simple device for the purpose of securing nuts on bolts to prevent from shifting or loosening. It is adapted for […]

July 1, 1964 — Mayor and Mrs. Fred Walker and Mr. and Mrs. John Kane were put to flight Monday evening at the Pinnacles Picnic Grounds, in Shenandoah Notional Park, when a black bear showed […]

June 30, 1965 — Three young Stanley men were found guilty of robbery with violence Thursday of last week by a Page County Circuit Court jury. Each drew a $500 fine and costs. The three, were […]

June 29, 1989 — Over 530 people visited the Luray O’Sullivan plant during its open house. Company officials were on hand, and some people were taken along on tours. But most seemed to prefer the […]