NEWS DIGEST: November 5, 2025
Recent area news and announcements from Shen-Valley Times
State Police Offer $5,000 Reward in 25-Year Cold Case of Missing Luray Boy
JONESTOWN, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who can help solve the decades-old case of a missing Virginia boy.
Off-Season Boost: Two Page County Businesses Awarded Virginia Tourism Grants
PAGE COUNTY, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that 104 tourism programs across the state will receive matching-grant funds to boost the period bet…
Luray Firefighters Respond to Vehicle-Deer Collision on US 211
LURAY, Va. — The Luray Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) is reminding motorists to use caution on area highways as deer activity increases this fall.
Town of Luray Mourns Loss of Two Former Police Officers
LURAY, Va. — On Friday, the Luray Police Department announced the passing of two men who previously served with the department.
Shenandoah River State Park to Close for 'Deer Management' Hunt
BENTONVILLE, Va. — Beginning Sunday, Shenandoah River State Park (SRSP) will temporarily close for “resource management” related to deer population control.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'Thanks to Community Works 4Page for Info on Healthcare Cuts'
Thanks to Community Works 4Page for putting on the October 15 informational session about the impact on Page County of recent federal cuts to healthcare. More than 70 people a…
Stanley Volunteer Firefighters Complete Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
STANLEY, Va. — The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department recently extended congratulations to three members who completed an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course.
National Weather Service Issues Urgent Fire Warning for Page County and Surrounding
LURAY, Va. — Due to especially dry and windy conditions forecasted for Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Washington DC has issued a “Red Flag Warning” for the a…
