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🌱 How Luray’s Matthew Owens took over and buried East Rockingham
Good morning Luray! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Luray’s Matthew Owens took over and buried East Rockingham
- Luray community mourns the passing of 90-year-old Luther Green Stuart
Also on today's calendar: Live Music- Randy Black & Pat Wertman and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 31 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 32, low: 19.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Matthew Owens catches fire in second half, lifts Bulldogs to big road win (dnronline.com) — Luray basketball fans just saw senior guard Matthew Owens explode for 25 points, including 20 in the second half, to lead the Bulldogs over East Rockingham 72–62 on the road. The Luray squad, now 2–0 and eyeing a Class 1 state run, showed balanced scoring and strong defensive adjustments as they prepare to host Clarke County next week. 
• Luther Green Stuart (pagevalleynews.com) — Luray residents are saying goodbye to 90-year-old Luther Green Stuart, a longtime community member who passed away peacefully on December 11. Remembered for his resilience, humor, and love of simple pleasures, he leaves behind children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by The Bradley Funeral Home in Luray.
📸 Around Luray
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Live Music- CJ Hise
Cave Ridge Vineyard, 1476 Conicville Rd, Mt Jackson
2:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - MEETING CANCELLED
Page County, VA Calendar , 103 South Court Street Suite F , Luray
7:00 pm -
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Page County, VA Calendar , 103 South Court Street Suite F , Luray
7:00 pm -
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Page County, VA Calendar , 103 South Court Street Suite F , Luray
10:00 am -
Live Music- Randy Black & Pat Wertman
Cave Ridge Vineyard , 1476 Conicville Rd , Mt Jackson
2:00 pm -
New Year's Eve Gala
Mimslyn Inn , 401 W Main St , Luray
6:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Live Music with Jimmy Lee at Wolf Gap Vineyard
Wolf Gap Vineyard and Winery , 123 Stout Rd , Edinburg
2:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting
Woodstock Calendar , 135 N Main Street , Woodstock
7:00 pm -
Central Falcons vs Madison County Mountaineers
Central High School , 1147 Susan Ave , Woodstock
6:00 pm -
Central Wrestling vs James Wood and Riverside
Central High School , 1147 Susan Ave , Woodstock
6:00 pm -
Woodstock Library - Atypical Book Club
Woodstock Library , 134 N. Church Street , Woodstock
2:00 pm -
The Muppet Christmas Carol Movie Party
Shenandoah County Library , 514 Stoney Creek Blvd. , Edinburg
5:30 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A crash has been cleared on the northbound I-81 at mile marker 265.8 in Shenandoah County.
7:37PM on Dec 12: All northbound travel lanes on I-81 at mile marker 266.0 in Shenandoah County are closed due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Luray. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Luray. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Luray here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodstock
- Ella Yoder shines, Gobblers put it all together in blowout of Central (dnronline.com)
- Between the Ridges (richmondmagazine.com)
Shenandoah
- Trial over Confederate school names in Shenandoah County gets underway (wmra.org)
- Virginia's Safest City Of 2025 Showcases The Beauty Of Shenandoah Valley Within A College Town (islands.com)
- New MSV exhibition showcases staff favorites (winchesterstar.com)
Ok Luray! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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