Today In History

June 12, 1961 — The Luray Fire Department was called to the new Luray Elementary School building Thursday afternoon of last week when a fire was discovered in a wall on the west side. Firemen […]

June 11, 1990 — Annie Lee G. Clark, a second grade and transitional first grade teacher at Stanley Elementary, has been chosen as the Page News and Courier’s 1990 “Teacher of the Year.” The award, […]

June 10, 1990 — The Page County Planning Commission tabled a rezoning request Monday for a new motel near Luray after hearing neighbors’ concerns and possible conflicts with the county airport. Officially, the planning commission […]

June 9, 1962 — G. William Sedwick, cashier of the Page Valley National Bank, had a close call Saturday evening of last week when he encountered a skunk in the banking quarters. After some cautious […]

June 8, 1889 — The rainfall for April and May has been almost unprecedented in the history of this county. During the later month nearly three times as much rain has fallen as during the […]

June 7, 1890 — The Rev.W.Davenport, of the Cave Street colored Baptist church, this place, was heavily pounded by his congregation one evening last week, and notwithstanding his robust form he offered no resistance to […]