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Luray man pleads guilty to sharing nude images
LURAY, Va. – On April 12, the Luray Police Department announced that a Page County man was sentenced for recording and sharing private images without subject consent. According to Page County General District Court records, David Howard Wright II, of Luray, was arrested in late June of 2022 for multiple charges related to recording and sharing images of a nude female.
Crews battle Page County forest fire
STANLEY, Va. – Page County firefighters battled a large woodland blaze that began on Monday and continued well into Tuesday. At approximately 6:24 p.m. on April 10, emergency services were alerted to a fire in the 2100 block of Dovel Hollow Road. When crews arrived on scene, they discovered a storage building ablaze. Winds quickly spread flames into the woods, with steep terrain hampering efforts to contain the fire.
Celebrate National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day at Shenandoah National Park
LURAY, Va. – Saturday, April 22nd marks the world's 53rd Earth Day and the beginning of this year’s National Park Week. To kick off the 9-day celebration, and to encourage everyone to get outside and enjoy their national parks, all park entrance fees will be waived on this day.
Consumer watchdog agency links popular Easter candy to cancer
A well-known consumer advocacy group is alerting consumers about a potentially cancer-causing substance already in most baskets this Easter. Consumer Reports has issued a warning that several variations of marshmallow Peeps are made with Red Dye No. 3, a known carcinogen.
Page County Events for Easter week and beyond
Shenandoah. Hosted by Shenandoah Rec League. Ceremony at 6:30 pm, games at 7:30 and 8:30. The concession stand will be open and serving a full menu, including Randy’s famous “Grill Master Burger.” Programs will be available for purchase. For more information, call Regina at 540-860-1145 or search for and follow “Shenandoah Rec League” on Facebook.
Page County Public Schools move forward after lockdown scare
LURAY, Va. – On Saturday, April 1, Page County Schools Superintendent Dr. Antonia Fox released written statements addressing last week’s school emergency, while providing direction to help staff and students to move forward.
Man charged with defacing Luray Greenway property
LURAY, Va. – On Tuesday, March 28, the Luray Police Department (LPD) identified and arrested a Page County man less than 24 hours after a local walking trail was vandalized. Earlier in the day, the LPD took to their Facebook page to post surveillance video stills of the subject, photos of the vandalism, and a request for the public’s help in identifying the man.
Early morning fire destroys Page County poultry house
Stanley, Va. – The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at a poultry house early Monday morning. In a written statement, Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit reported that the department was notified of a Pine Grove Road structure fire at approximately 4:04 a.m.
Luray man arrested for solicitation of a minor
FRONT ROYAL, Va. – An undercover online police investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Page County man. On March 20, 2023, the Front Royal Police Department (FRPD) launched an investigation focused on the solicitation of minors in the Warren County area. During the investigation, an adult male initiated contact with a FRPD detective he believed to be a female under the age of 15. The adult male proceeded to send sexually explicit material to the detective.
High winds tear roof from church building
STANLEY, Va. — Stanley Volunteer Fire Department crews responded to a roof collapse on Sunday. Stanley Fire Chief Terry Pettit said that at 12:31 p.m. Sunday, firefighters were dispatched to the former Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 720 W. Main St. in Stanley.
Valley Health announces additional job cuts
WINCHESTER, Va. — Valley Health has announced the elimination of 31 administrative positions. Since the start of 2023, the health system has eliminated nearly 100 positions through consolidation, attrition and layoffs. This number includes the 31 individuals who were notified last week, a statement from the organization said on Monday.
Ohio restaurant hoping to hire 'non-stupid' people
An Ohio pizza shop is using a bit of wry humor in the hopes of attracting quality applicants. Earlier this week, Santino’s Pizzeria, a family-owned restaurant in southwest Columbus, posted two huge banners on its building. The message on both signs reads, “Now hiring non-stupid people.”
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