Today In History

August 9, 1889 — Last Sunday night a girl living with Mr. John W. Ogden, who lives in this place, was aroused by a noise in the house and quickly discovered that some intruder had […]

August 8, 1989 — The Page County jail is experiencing some crowded conditions, according to Sheriff E.M. “Pap” Sedwick. The jail has a capacity for 24 inmates but the jail is currently housing 33. “We have […]

August 7, 1962 — Two Page County farmers will take a first-hand look at agriculture in Russia next month. Scheduled to make a U.S. Department of Agriculture sponsored good-will tour behind the Iron Curtain are […]

August 6, 1991 — Some restaurant owners are taking a close-mouthed approach to a meals tax proposed by the Page County Board of Supervisors. It is estimated that the tax could generate $500,000 if imposed […]

August 5, 1987 — Strickler’s Hardware and Furniture Store has been sold to Garland Comer Jr. of Shenandoah, an employee of Sullivan Mechanical. The store located on Front Street in Shenandoah was formerly owned by […]

August 4, 1964 — Mayor Fred C. Walker will officially open the new Safeway Store in Luray in a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at 8 o’clock. Officials of Safeway Stores Inc. will also be on […]