Photograph by Luther Johnson / Page News and Courier

LURAY, March 2 - Inside the Luray Middle School, a crowd of citizens turned out that had not been seen at a Page County Board of Supervisors meeting since last year's budget process.

Only one item sat on the agenda for the night, a presentation by Fibrowatt, the Pennsylva...[MORE]

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House budget strikes blow to regional jail proponents
Budget passes without guaranteed funding for regional lockup
By Benjamin Weathers

RICHMOND, Feb. 25 - Proponents of a regional lockup serving Warren, Shenandoah and Rappahannock counties may have hit a speed bump in what has already been a lengthy process.

Last Thursday, the Virginia House of Delegates passed its version of the biennial state budget wi...[MORE]

Luray prepares for softball tourney
Public hearing for budget amendment March 8
By Luther Johnson

The remnants of winter weather still cling to the pitcher's mound.

The shell of two new dugouts stand ready for completion, once weather is permitting.

In the parking lot of the Ralph Dean Recreation Park sit machines that will help enhance two fields.

The work will go tow...[MORE]

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Investigating domestic violence
Grant gives sheriff's office domestic violence investigator
By Luther Johnson

For the Page County Sheriff's Office, a grant is going to help coordinate efforts to stop domestic violence. Effective Feb. 1, the PCSO has a new position - Domestic Violence Investigator.

Investigating domestic violence by the sheriff's office is not new, but this grant provides the abil...[MORE]

Stepping down
Chamber president to continue to serve on board of directors
By Benjamin Weathers

LURAY - By mid-April, the Chamber of Commerce will have a new public face.

Current president Karen Riddle announced in December that she will be stepping down, in order to shift focus to her family and business.

"It was a tough decision," Riddle said in a recent i...[MORE]

Girls built strong
Local Girl Scout leaders to hold alumni reception this Tuesday
By Benjamin Weathers

Melissa "Missie" Deibert has been involved with the Girl Scouts in some form or another, for a total of 26 years.

As a former scout, she worked her way through the ranks until she was a senior in High School. As an adult, she has enjoyed watching her own daughters follow in her footsteps,...[MORE]