NEWS DIGEST: October 24, 2025
Recent area news and announcements from Shen-Valley Times
$3B Merck Expansion to Create 500 Jobs at Elkton Facility
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ELKTON, Va. — On October 20, 2025, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck has begun construction on a $3 billion, 400,000-square-foot phar…
Luray Woman Killed, Stanley Teen Injured in Head-On Crash
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PAGE COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a crash that killed a local woman on Wednesday.
Camper Destroyed in Stanley Fire; No Injuries Reported
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STANLEY, Va. — Last Tuesday, local firefighters battled a blaze that left a recreational vehicle a total loss.
State of Emergency Declared as SNAP Benefits Near Depletion; Senators Press USDA to Act
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LURAY, Va. — On October 23, 2025, Page County officials posted an urgent message to residents who receive food benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S…