July 2025

Plans for frontier park defended

July 19, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

July 19, 1991 — Bill Bryant’s proposed frontier park in western Luray would be “a very fun and very good family center,” according to the developer’s real estate broker. Bob Bridges, who makes his home […]

Hillside Motel celebrates new ownership

July 18, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

Third-generation family business purchased by Virginia Beach Realtor By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 11 — Following knee surgery in 2023, Jared Weimer was looking to diversify his investments, so he called “100 motel owners up […]

Postal Service says ‘Delivering for America’ sets up USPS for long-term success

July 18, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

To the Editor: Earlier this year, I was officially named the Luray Postmaster, a position I am honored to hold. I am also the first female Postmaster in Luray, a distinction I am very proud […]

Severely shocked

July 18, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

July 18, 1889 — During the thunderstorm last Wednesday evening several of the family of Mr. Chas. H. O’Neal, of this place, were severely shocked. Mrs. O’Neal was painfully stunned and did not recover for […]

Mural in Downtown Luray inspired by ‘Dreams’

July 17, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

G.M. Grant paints 1,000-square-foot image to illustrate area’s ‘adventures’ By Randy Arrington LURAY, July 10 — In a little more than a month, local artist G.M. Grant poured 360 hours of creative labor into a […]

Dovel nominated

July 17, 2025 PVNPublisher 0

July 17, 1965 — I.R. Dovel Sr., 58, of Luray, was nominated as the Republican candidate for the 20th Virginia Senatorial District at a district convention held at the Page County Court House Friday night […]