June 2024

Comer brothers sign with Senators

June 15, 2024 PVNPublisher 0

June 15, 1962 — The Washington Senators on Thursday of last week signed Wayne and Buddy Comer, two brothers from Shenandoah in Page County, for what the club said were “substantial bonuses.” The two brothers […]

Council recognizes Mathews for 45 years of service and other news from Luray

June 14, 2024 PVNPublisher 0

Five new short-term rentals approved at Luray Landing By Randy Arrington LURAY, June 10 — In the early goings of a three-hour meeting on Monday night, the Luray Council recognized Superintendent of Public Works Lynn […]

Summertime sweet corn reigns supreme

June 14, 2024 PVNPublisher 0

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation LANCASTER — Sweet corn is the crown jewel of a summer feast, grown on 390 Virginia farms on 3,633 harvested acres, according to the 2022 Census of […]

Gaskins, Shifflett earn all-state honors

June 14, 2024 PVNPublisher 0

~ PVN staff report CHARLOTTESVILLE, June 13 — Page County High School placed two members of its softball team on the Class 2 All-State squad, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Virginia High […]

Road delay along the Hawksbill

June 14, 2024 PVNPublisher 0

June 14, 1889 — The delay in opening the new road down the Hawksbill from the forks of the road at the south edge of Mr. Hudson’s farm to Buracker’s corner is one of the […]

Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens $13.5 million grant round

June 13, 2024 PVNPublisher 0

~ Press release provided by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation RICHMOND, June 12 — The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation is now accepting applications for $13.5 million in land conservation grants. The foundation, which celebrates its […]