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Page County family turns Halloween into hope
LURAY, Va. — Halloween is all about the tricks or treats, costumes and candy, frights and fun. However, one Luray family is also using the holiday to serve as a beacon of hope for children fighting for their lives at St. Jude Research Hospital.
Page County first responders hold emergency drills at local high school
Page County Sheriff, Chad Cubbage - October 29, 2022~ PCSO Facebook page. Luray, Va. — On the morning of Saturday, October 29, local town, county and state law enforcement agencies conducted active shooter training drills at Luray High School, in Page County.
Reward offered in case of missing Virginia man
LURAY, Va – The Page County Sheriff's Office (PSCO) has announced a partnership with the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms (ATF), to secure a $2,500.00 reward for information leading to the location of missing Virginia man, Joshua Dee Bradford.
Coming Home - N.Y.-Va. Club reflects on the past and celebrates the future
LURAY, Va. — Home is a place where our personal stories begin. And it serves as the foundation for what we eventually become. In the early part of the last century, African-Americans were just starting to fight their way through centuries of stereotypes and work toward a better way of life. But it was still a time when the color of your skin dictated where you could gather, where you could learn, what jobs you could have, and the quality of the rest of your life.
Halloween-week Events in Luray & Nearby Towns
LURAY, Va – Whether you're just visiting our beautiful area, or are lucky enough to live here year-round, there's plenty to do and see before the month of November arrives!. Join the Page Alliance for Community Action (PACA) on Thursday, October 27th from 6-8pm for some spook-tacular fun! They are having a FREE Red Ribbon Rave at Hawksbill Recreation Park. Teens are invited to socialize, dance and play games. And while teens are having fun, parents are invited to join PACA for its “Hidden in Plain Sight” program, to learn about new drug trends and how they are concealed. This is vital information for all parents to have, for keeping their kiddos healthy and safe! To learn more, donate or get involved with PACA’s mission and events, call (540) 742-9386, visit their web site, https://pagecoalition.org, or follow them on Facebook @Pageallianceforcommunityaction.
FREE tablets via Luray weekend event
LURAY, Va – Boost Mobile in Luray is hosting a unique Halloween party on Saturday, October 22, and offering free tablets to those who qualify. The store, located in the East Luray Shopping Center, is holding the event to educate residents about the government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Luray 'Little Library' inspired by a love of books
LURAY -- When Jenna Hill moved to her new residence in 2021, she quickly noticed the number of students and families who walked past her yard on a daily basis. Inspired by a love of books and her home's proximity to Luray Middle and Elementary Schools, Hill knew her First Street residence was the perfect location for a little free library. A plan was soon hatched.
Page County Ruritans host Suicide Awareness Walk
LURAY – September was National Suicide Awareness Month. However, the pain of losing a loved one to suicide is an awareness survivors struggle with every day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 45,979 people in 2020 alone.
Luray firefighters battle Dollar Tree blaze
LURAY, Va — On Thursday, October 13, the Luray Fire Department successfully battled a structure fire at the Dollar Tree in East Luray Shopping Center. According to Luray Fire Department president Steve “Odie” Campbell, the initial call was placed to dispatch at 4:57 p.m. Fire crews arrived minutes later, initially encountering a large volume of smoke and then flames in the rear of the structure. Heavy smoke pushed through the store and the shared attic space of the adjacent Valley Health Wellness & Fitness Center and the Boost Mobile store.
Warrant issued in case of missing Virginia man
LURAY, Va – The Page County Sheriff's Office has named a person of interest in the ongoing case of missing Virginia man, Joshua Dee Bradford. Mr. Bradford, 35, was last seen on September 3, 2022 in the Luray area, in the company of Marcus Lee Lewis. The sheriff's office currently holds a felony warrant for Lewis, who is described as a white male, 5’8” and 135 lbs. According to past mug shots, he has had dark/salt pepper hair and has also been bald. He has several tattoos.
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