Sands
August 23, 1890 — Ensconced in a beautiful valley, near the base of the Blue Ridge Mountain, in full sight of one of the most magnificent views of mountain and vale in Virginia, is the [...] The post Sands appeared first on Page Valley News .
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Landmark lost
August 22, 1987 — The sound of a horn split the air. Seconds later 10 tons of explosives made a pile of rubble out of a long-time Luray landmark. After 105 years of towering 90 [...] The post Landmark lost appeared first on Page Valley News .
Nature Notebook ~ Weathering the Storms
Page County tornadoes sign of stronger storms across the region By Dylan Cooper, Outdoor columnist It’s only been three months since I was complaining in my last column about the lingering drought that has stuck [...] The post Nature Notebook ~ Weathering the Storms appeared first on Page Valley News .
Marketable invention
August 21, 1908 — Mr. John P. Kibler has many arrangements to manufacture and put on the market ever year — 5,000 of his patent nut and pipe wrench. He has built a shop at his [...] The post Marketable invention appeared first on Page Valley News .
Carl Wayne ‘CW’ Clark II
Age 51, Shenandoah, Va. Carl Wayne “CW” Clark II, 51 of Shenandoah, VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born July 17, 1975 in Harrisonburg and was the son of Wayne [...] The post Carl Wayne ‘CW’ Clark II appeared first on Page Valley News .
Strangulation, malicious wounding, assault, child abuse, explosives among August indictments
August grand jury issues 20 indictments against 14 individuals, plus six sealed indictments ~ PVN staff report LURAY, Aug. 5— Members of a grand jury in Page County Circuit Court issued a true bill on [...] The post Strangulation, malicious wounding, assault, child abuse, explosives among August indictments appeared first on Page Valley News .
Decision 2026 – Stanley Council ~ Q&A with Doug Purdham
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Page Valley News will be publishing profiles of local candidates in two contested races in this fall’s general election in August and September. These Q&As will be published around midday on Mondays and Thursdays in [...] The post Decision 2026 – Stanley Council ~ Q&A with Doug Purdham appeared first on Page Valley News .
Prize horse shot
August 20, 1983 — “Blair’s Baby Doll,” a 7-year-old registered Tennessee Walker, owned by Cecil and Donna Comer of the Comertown section of Page County, died a tragic death Aug. 17. Prize-winning ribbons, fond memories [...] The post Prize horse shot appeared first on Page Valley News .
Meet Clyde
~ Submitted by the Page County Animal Shelter Page Valley News highlights adoptable pets from the Page County Animal Shelter to showcase their personality. This is Clyde… Clyde is a sweet 10-year-old male Redbone Coonhound. This [...] The post Meet Clyde appeared first on Page Valley News .
Edward Jackson ‘Bill’ Pullen
Age 84, Luray, Va. Edward Jackson “Bill” Pullen, also known as “Bill Nick,” born August 25, 1941, passed away peacefully, August 18, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will forever [...] The post Edward Jackson ‘Bill’ Pullen appeared first on Page Valley News .
Wanda Ellen Fox Frantz
Age 81, Front Royal, Va. Wanda Ellen Fox Frantz, 81, of Front Royal, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Front Royal. She was born on July 2, 1945, in [...] The post Wanda Ellen Fox Frantz appeared first on Page Valley News .
HomeTrust to acquire Blue Ridge Bank for $448M
Merger creates $7 billion in assets, 60 locations across Southeast By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 16 — On Sunday, Blue Ridge Bankshares Inc., the holding company of Luray-based Blue Ridge Bank, and HomeTrust Bancshares Inc., [...] The post HomeTrust to acquire Blue Ridge Bank for $448M appeared first on Page Valley News .
VIDEO ~ Page Valley Livin’ previews LVFD’s 125th anniversary celebration
THIS ARTICLE IS COMMENTARY AND PUBLISHED IN OUR COLUMNS SECTION. Weekly YouTube show dives into various issues, sites and events in the Page Valley By Randy Arrington LURAY, Aug. 19 — This week we sit [...] The post VIDEO ~ Page Valley Livin’ previews LVFD’s 125th anniversary celebration appeared first on Page Valley News .
Fire boys leave for Newport News
August 19, 1911 — The Luray Fire Department will leave for Newport News next Tuesday morning. About 25 or 30 members are expected to go. The reel team has been in daily practice for the [...] The post Fire boys leave for Newport News appeared first on Page Valley News .
Town of Stanley Town Council — Town Council Public Hearing — July 15, 2026
Town of Stanley Town Council meeting information for July 15, 2026. Status: Official minutes posted. [...] The post Town of Stanley Town Council — Town Council Public Hearing — July 15, 2026 appeared first on Page Valley News .