Today In History

May 10, 1990 — Donald did not show up, nor were Ivana or Marla present. But Page County was treated to one of cycling’s crown jewels as the Tour de Trump, a 1,107-mile bike race […]

May 9, 1966 — It was announced yesterday that H.T.N. Graves has purchased the Caverns Motel on Route 211 West of Luray from Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Modisett. The modern motel, one of Luray’s finest, […]

May 8, 1911 — The Shenandoah YMCA lost to Luray on the local diamond, Monday, in a score of 7 to 1. The game was loosely played on both sides; the score showing many errors. […]

May 7, 1911 — J.A. Sours, aged about 19, son of Mr. Wm. H. Sours, of Mill Creek, this county, jumped from a northbound freight train at Stanley last Saturday night, and received a serious […]

May 6, 1990 — Shenandoah voters Tuesday elected Clinton O. Lucas Jr. as the mayor in a tight race. A newcomer and two incumbents were elected to Shenandoah’s council in a better than usual 48 […]

May 5, 1991 — Glenwood “Woodie” May of Shenandoah retired from the U.S. Postal Service Tuesday after 25 years of service. Before being hired by Post Master Leroy Tomney in May 1969, May had been […]