The Page County Board of Supervisors’ May 4, 2026 work session included the following agenda items and actions:

CALL TO ORDER

Supervisors Jeremy Baldwin (District 1), Allen Louderback (District 2), Ry…

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LURAY, Va. — The area of Dickey Ridge Visitor Center in Shenandoah National Park will be temporarily closed Thursday, April 30, 2026 for a dignitary visit.

The closure, which …

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RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has launched a new bus service connecting the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia Beach.

The route, dubbed t…

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LURAY, Va. — Shenandoah National Park will begin an infrastructure improvement project at the Old Rag trailhead on May 4, 2026.

During construction, the main parking lot will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Work is expected to continue through November.

Visitors will still be able to access the Old Rag trailhead using existing overflow parking areas and a temporary access trail.

Portable restrooms will be available in both overflow lots, and one lot will include a temporary contact station.

Day-use tickets are still required through November.

The improvement project includes installation of a permanent contact station, as well as regrading and paving of the parking lot to address drainage issues and reduce storm-related closures.

Contractors will also install a new vault toilet with accessible walkways.

Shenandoah National Park headquarters is located in Luray.

For general park information such as hiking maps, facility season hours, ranger programs and more, visit the official Shenandoah National Park website or follow the park on Facebook at @shenandoahnps.

Visitors can receive updates on Old Rag and day-use ticket availability by texting SHENOLDRAG to 888777.

LURAY, Va. — Two men were arrested Tuesday morning after police recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.

Acccording to the Luray Police Dep…

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LURAY, Va. — On April 9, 2026, the Page County School Board appointed a District 2 representative to serve for the remainder of the year.

Codi Henry, a parent of two children enrolled in loc…

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The Page County Board of Supervisors’ April 20, 2026 work session included the following agenda items and actions:

CALL TO ORDER

Supervisors Jeremy Baldwin (District 1), Allen Louderback (District 2),…

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Information via the Page County Government website:

Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia, including Page County is having a special election that will take place on Tuesday, …

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MADISON, Va. — A hiker was airlifted from Old Rag Mountain after suffering a head injury on Sunday.

Med-Flight-1 responded to the incident around 12:15 p.m. on A…

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Washington DC has issued a FREEZE WATCH for portions of Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.

The watch is effect from 2-10 a.m. on Tuesday, …

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PAGE COUNTY, Va. — Last month, more than 200 trees were planted along the Shenandoah River s part of a collaborative effort to a…

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LURAY, Va. — The Luray Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) recently battled a brush fire off Long View Drive (near Egypt Bend Road) after a controlled burn spread b…

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LURAY, Va. — The Page County Jail has received a 100% compliance certification from the Virginia Board of Local and Regional Jails, marking the 11th consecutive year the facility has met all required…

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STANLEY, Va. — The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) responded to multiple incidents on Monday, including a structure fire, an outside fire,…

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LURAY, Va. — The DMV Select at 10 Fairlane Drive is temporarily closed while officials review operations, according to a statement from the Virginia Department of Mo…

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The Page County Board of Supervisors’ April 6, 2026 work session included the following agenda items and actions:

CALL TO ORDER

Supervisors Jeremy Baldwin (District 1), Allen Louderback (District 2), R…

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SHENANDOAH, Va. — Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that left three people injured.

According to a VSP media statement, the incident occurred April…

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For the third year in a row, Community Works 4Page and the Friends of the Shenandoah River are organizing community river clean-ups in partnership with the Shenandoah Riverkeeper’s Trash Free Shenandoah campaign.

Local residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help protect one of the region’s most treasured natural resources.

Two clean-up events are planned this month:

• Shenandoah Landing and River Park — Thursday, April 9, at 2 p.m.

• Alma Boat Landing — Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m.

(Rain dates are 4/12/2026 for Alma and 4/14/2026 for Shenandoah)

Volunteers will also have the opportunity to learn about river science and water safety.

The Laboratory and Program Director of the Friends of the Shenandoah River will demonstrate water quality testing methods used to monitor the river, including equipment used to test for E. coli bacteria.

Previous spring clean-ups have removed truckloads of trash from river landings and banks — everything from tires and plastic debris to fishing line, and even a toaster —collected and taken to the Battlecreek Landfill for proper disposal.

The Page Valley News video series “Page Valley Livin” highlighted Community Works’ and Friends of the Shenandoah River’s first river clean-up in 2024; view it HERE.

The Friends of the Shenandoah River (FOSR) is a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to protecting and stewarding the aquatic ecosystems of the Shenandoah and Potomac River watersheds.

Our work supports clean water, resilient ecosystems, public recreation, and the preservation of the region’s natural and historic heritage.

To learn more about the Friends of the Shenandoah River, contact Karen Andersen at friendsofshenandoahriver@gmail.com.

Community Works 4Page continues to grow its volunteer base across Page County, now numbering more than 100 people who partner with local civic, church, and nonprofit organizations to strengthen our community and restore neighborliness, regardless of political differences.

Initiated by the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative and implemented by local Democrats, Community Works 4Page volunteers span the political spectrum — including Republicans, Independents, and people disengaged from politics — tackling local concerns, and bringing people together.

For more information about the clean-ups and Community Works 4Page, contact Local Coordinator Sara Finn at PageCommunityWorks@gmail.com.

Sara Finn
Luray, Va.

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STANLEY, Va. — The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department recently responded to a brush fire involving downed power lines along Cubbage Hollow Road.

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SHENANDOAH, Va. — A person was shot and killed by law enforcement after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a pursuit in the Naked Creek area.

According to the Page County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the incident occurred around 11:20 a.m. on March 31, 2026, when a deputy responded to a call and encountered an individual wanted on a capias warrant.

When the deputy exited the vehicle, the individual fled, prompting a foot pursuit.

A review of body-worn camera footage showed that the individual brandished a firearm at the deputy.

After repeated commands to drop the weapon were not followed, the deputy discharged a service weapon.

Emergency personnel responded. The individual was pronounced dead.

The PCSO soon posted a social media alert to the community, asking them to avoid the area as personnel managed and processed the scene.

The suspect’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

In accordance with policy, the deputy has been placed on administrative leave.

The Virginia State Police Criminal Bureau of Investigation Division is handling the investigation.

EDITOR’S UPDATE: WHSV-TV later reported that the PCSO identified the subject as Kevin Lee McAlister, 29, of Elkton.

Due to this being an open investigation, the PCSO statement indicated that no further information will be released at this time.