Today In History
Bull attack leads to injuries
August 10, 1961 — Henry Jewell, 55, was severely injured last Friday when attacked by a 1,600 pound bull on his place in the Morning Star section. Mr. Jewell, in company with a friend, had […]
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Health
Page reports growing number of COVID cases as Delta variant becomes dominant
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 9 — The Delta variant has now become the dominant strain of COVID-19 across Virginia as new cases continue to rise as an escalating rate. Around July 4, the state was […]
County
Bridge renamed as memorial to Page County veteran killed in Vietnam
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 5 — More than 100 people gathered on Thursday near the former Bixler’s Ferry Bridge that crosses over Route 211 at Luray’s western edge to rededicate and rename the structure […]
Business
Local housing market still hot as home sales outpace record year in 2020
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 3 — In terms of home sales in Page County, 2019 was considered a “banner year” with 191 homes purchased. Then 2020 became a record year, with 233 sales marking […]
Stanley
Stanley police chief recognizes longtime chaplain and fallen officer’s widow
By Randy Arrington STANLEY — About a decade ago, the Stanley Police Department created a chaplain position. The only person who has ever filled that position is local evangelist Doug Gochenour. And last Wednesday, Chief […]
Health
Page County reports health district’s only death as new cases continue to rise
By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 2 — While the Virginia Department of Health reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 in Page County over the past week — the same as the previous week — new cases […]