Today In History

November 12, 1964 — The Virginia Sky-Line Co. has filed a petition in Page County Circuit Court seeking an order to set aside the statute of limitations on real estate and personal property taxes until […]

November 11, 1987 — Luray town crewmen had a snowy greeting Wednesday morning as they placed flags along Main Street in observance of Veterans Day. By mid-morning about three inches of the season’s first snow […]

November 10, 1989 — The Shenandoah Valley Mineral and Spring Water Company, owned by the McLean Development, Ltd., has an option to purchase the Floyd Eppard Farm, according to William Menefee of the Page Valley […]

November 9, 1889 — Mr. John M. Strickler has sold his half interest in the Mauck Mill property at Massanutton to Mr. Philip M. Kauffman, his partner in the property heretofore. Price $1,850. Mr. Strickler will […]

November 8, 1890 — Mayor Booton has been in correspondence with an electric light company in reference to lighting our town by electricity. He learns that a plant capable of furnishing about 30 lights will […]

November 7, 1965 — After many years without its own athletic field, Page County High School is taking steps to complete the present field at the school. Plans include lights for football and baseball, construction […]