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Trial scheduled for Page County man accused of assaulting Mary Baldwin University student
STAUNTON, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A trial date has been set for the Page County man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the Mary Baldwin University campus earlier this year. According to online records, the jury trial of Alex Paxton of Shenandoah is scheduled to begin on November...
Visitors Center to remain ‘as is’
LURAY, July 15 — The Page County Board of Supervisors resolved a few months of concern and controversy within a few minutes Monday night when they voted, 5-1, to leave the Luray-Page County Visitors Center housed at the historic train depot in Downtown Luray. In addition, the county will continue, as it has for the past three decades, to contract with the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce to operate the Visitors Center.
2 Shenandoah residents arrested on harassment charge
(Shenandoah) – Two Shenandoah residents face harassment charges following their arrest Thursday. The Page County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested 46-year-old Michelle Marie Carnes and 35-year-old Tyler Buck Carnes Thursday on a charge of 3rd degree harassment. The arrest stems from an incident investigated by Shenandoah Police on June 17th. A warrant was issued in the case June 24th.
Alcohol Was Factor In Shenandoah River Drowning, Sheriff Says
The Page County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as Melvin Sorto, and said he had been swimming when he became distressed around 4:05 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Bystanders pulled Sorto from the water and life-saving measures were performed until EMS arrived. Sorto was ultimately pronounced dead at he scene. While...
Man drowns in Shenandoah River, alcohol a possible factor
PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A man died after swimming in Shenandoah River near Compton Rapids on Sunday, according to the Page County Sheriff’s Office. PCSO, as well as Luray and Shenandoah Fire Departments, Luray Rescue and Page County EMS, responded to a 911 call reporting a possible drowning around 4 p.m. Sunday. Witnesses shared with law enforcement that the victim was swimming, became distressed and did not resurface after going underwater.
Washington, D.C., man dead after drowning in the Shenandoah River on Sunday
A 37-year-old man visiting Page County over the long Fourth of July weekend has died after drowning in the Shenandoah River near Compton Rapids. Melvin Sorto from Washington, D.C., died at the scene on Sunday just after 4 p.m. There were no signs of foul play. Alcohol is believed to...
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