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On May 26, 2024, Michael Wagoner was arrested for driving under the influence. On July 9, 2025, the case was finalized. #Virginia #Luray
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Former Luray Police Captain Sentenced for DUI in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va.
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July 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On May 26, 2024, Michael Wagoner was arrested for driving under the influence. On July 9, 2025, the case was finalized. #Virginia #Luray
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Grants and donations help protect those who work hard to protect the community. #Virginia #Luray
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Andersen Awards Grant to Help Luray Firefighters Stay Safe
LURAY, Va.
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July 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Grants and donations help protect those who work hard to protect the community. #Virginia #Luray
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A trial start date has been announced in the case of an Elkton man charged with homicide and arson in 2023. #Virginia
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Trial Date Set for Page County Man Charged with Murder and Arson
LURAY, Va.
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July 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A trial start date has been announced in the case of an Elkton man charged with homicide and arson in 2023. #Virginia
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Are you a contractor or a business owner with access to a cherry picker or electric scissors? Local veterans need your help with a quick sign project in Luray. #Virginia
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Have a 'Cherry Picker' Hydraulic Lift? The Luray American Legion Needs Your Help
The following is a letter submitted by Richard Worrell, acting adjutant of the Luray American Legion.
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July 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Are you a contractor or a business owner with access to a cherry picker or electric scissors? Local veterans need your help with a quick sign project in Luray. #Virginia
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Bob Bieri was last seen in the area of Lewis Falls on July 5. Later that evening, a full-scale search operation began. #Virginia
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Search Underway for 61-Year-Old Hiker in Shenandoah National Park
LURAY, Va. — Shenandoah National Park (SNP) authorities are searching for a man reported missing on Saturday.
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July 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Bob Bieri was last seen in the area of Lewis Falls on July 5. Later that evening, a full-scale search operation began. #Virginia
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The Hawksbill Greenway Foundation and the Town of Luray are considering expanding the greenway to the Redwell-Isabella Furnace at Yager Spring, an area to the north of the existing path. #Virginia
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Local Residents Encouraged to Share Hawksbill Greenway Input Before June 28 Deadline
LURAY, Va.
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June 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The Hawksbill Greenway Foundation and the Town of Luray are considering expanding the greenway to the Redwell-Isabella Furnace at Yager Spring, an area to the north of the existing path. #Virginia
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The funds will allow the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department to purchase three pagers, which provide first alerts of emergency calls through the dispatch center.
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Stanley Volunteer Fire Department Receives $2,400 Grant from SVEC
STANLEY, Va. — The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) has received a valuable grant from Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC).
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June 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The funds will allow the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department to purchase three pagers, which provide first alerts of emergency calls through the dispatch center.
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The town will stop adding fluoride to its drinking water in early September 2025. #Virginia #Luray
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Town of Luray to End Fluoride Use in Drinking Water
LURAY, Va.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The town will stop adding fluoride to its drinking water in early September 2025. #Virginia #Luray
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The Blue Ridge Housing Network serves the counties of Page, Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren. #Virginia
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Board Members Needed to Help Page County Residents Find Affordable Housing
FRONT ROYAL, Va.
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June 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
The Blue Ridge Housing Network serves the counties of Page, Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren. #Virginia
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On an especially eventful summer day, the SVFD managed to simultaneously attend meetings, conduct training, and respond to several calls for assistance. #Virginia #PageCounty
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All in a Day’s Work: Stanley Volunteer Fire Department Balances Emergencies and Training
STANLEY, Va. — On an especially eventful summer day, the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) somehow managed to simultaneously attend meetings, conduct training, and respond to several calls for ...
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June 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
On an especially eventful summer day, the SVFD managed to simultaneously attend meetings, conduct training, and respond to several calls for assistance. #Virginia #PageCounty
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According to Virginia State police, the victim died on June 21, 2025. She was discovered June 23.
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Front Royal Woman Discovered Days After Fatal Motorcycle Crash
WARREN COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a motorcycle crash that left a Front Royal woman dead.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
According to Virginia State police, the victim died on June 21, 2025. She was discovered June 23.
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Beginning July 1, Shenandoah National Park will no longer accept cash payments for entrance or campground fees. #Virginia
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Plastic, not paper; Shenandoah National Park Fee Collection Goes Digital
LURAY, Va.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Beginning July 1, Shenandoah National Park will no longer accept cash payments for entrance or campground fees. #Virginia
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As the store begins its search for employees, details about the new location remain unclear. #Virginia #Luray
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Marshall's Seeking Managers for Luray Location; Store Details Remain Undisclosed
LURAY, Va. — After Schewel’s Home Store announced plans to move to a new site in early 2025, local discussion focused on possible plans for its former location in the Food Lion Shopping Center.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
As the store begins its search for employees, details about the new location remain unclear. #Virginia #Luray
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Recent Page County news and announcements from Shen-Valley Times #Virginia
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NEWS DIGEST: June 15, 2025
Recent Page County news and announcements from Shen-Valley Times
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June 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Recent Page County news and announcements from Shen-Valley Times #Virginia
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As participants were leaving the area, officers observed a vehicle driving recklessly through the crowd of pedestrians. #Virginia
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Vehicle Plows into Culpeper 'No Kings' Protesters, Driver Charged
CULPEPER, Va.
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June 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
As participants were leaving the area, officers observed a vehicle driving recklessly through the crowd of pedestrians. #Virginia
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At approximately 2:57 a.m., a Ford F150 was traveling south on I-81 when it attempted to pass a Toyota RAV4 on the right shoulder. #Virginia
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Driver Killed in Early Morning Shenandoah County Crash
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a crash that killed a Broadway man early Sunday morning.
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June 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
At approximately 2:57 a.m., a Ford F150 was traveling south on I-81 when it attempted to pass a Toyota RAV4 on the right shoulder. #Virginia
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Beginning June 9, children 18 and younger are eligible to receive meals on a first-come, first-served basis at several locations throughout the county. #Virginia #Luray
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No Kid Hungry: Free Breakfast and Lunch for Page County Children This Summer
LURAY, Va. — For many children, summer means friends, freedom, and fun.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Beginning June 9, children 18 and younger are eligible to receive meals on a first-come, first-served basis at several locations throughout the county. #Virginia #Luray
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Earlier this month, PCPS also announced several other recent appointments and staffing changes. #Virginia #Luray #Shenandoah
New Page County Public Schools Superintendent Named
Additional staffing changes and administration appointments also announced
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May 31, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Earlier this month, PCPS also announced several other recent appointments and staffing changes. #Virginia #Luray #Shenandoah
On Friday, May 30, 2025, the National Weather Service in Washington, DC issued several alerts for Page County and surrounding areas. #Virginia
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Tornado Warning Issued for Page County and Surrounding
LURAY, Va. — On Friday, May 30, 2025, the National Weather Service in Washington, DC issued several alerts for Page County and surrounding areas.
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May 31, 2025 at 5:46 AM
On Friday, May 30, 2025, the National Weather Service in Washington, DC issued several alerts for Page County and surrounding areas. #Virginia
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On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Jenkins' sentence would be 10 years in federal prison. In April, Jenkins submitted a public plea to Trump. On May 26, Trump announced that Jenkins would receive a full pardon. #Virginia #Culpeper
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Trump Grants Full Pardon to Former Culpeper Sheriff Convicted of Corruption
CULPEPER, Va. – A seemingly infamous former sheriff, about to begin a 10-year jail sentence, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump.
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May 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Jenkins' sentence would be 10 years in federal prison. In April, Jenkins submitted a public plea to Trump. On May 26, Trump announced that Jenkins would receive a full pardon. #Virginia #Culpeper
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Plenty of family fun scheduled for May 23 and 24. Bobby Comer, Sr. to serve as Grand Marshal of Saturday's parade #Virginia
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Shenandoah to Host Annual Memorial Day Weekend Parade and Events
Plenty of family fun scheduled for May 23 and 24
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May 23, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Plenty of family fun scheduled for May 23 and 24. Bobby Comer, Sr. to serve as Grand Marshal of Saturday's parade #Virginia
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Residents returned home to discover a large amount of personal property missing and that an intruder had brazenly taken a shower. #Virginia #Luray
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Stanley Woman to Serve Three Years in Prison for August Burglary
LURAY, Va.
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May 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Residents returned home to discover a large amount of personal property missing and that an intruder had brazenly taken a shower. #Virginia #Luray
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Page County Board of Supervisors' Meeting Minutes for May 19, 2025 #Virginia
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Page County Board of Supervisors' Meeting Minutes for May 19, 2025
The Page County Board of Supervisors' May 19, 2025 regular meeting included the following agenda items and actions:
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May 22, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Page County Board of Supervisors' Meeting Minutes for May 19, 2025 #Virginia
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Check out Shen-Valley Times's video of post-storm flooding in Jewell Hollow. #Virginia #Luray
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May 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Check out Shen-Valley Times's video of post-storm flooding in Jewell Hollow. #Virginia #Luray
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