🌱 Where does Luray volleyball stand in this week’s regional rankings?

Coffee in hand, Luray? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Where does Luray volleyball stand in this week's regional rankings?
• How to win family four-packs to Luray's "No Fear Night."
• Remember when a fugitive once sparked a massive Cubbage Hollow search?

Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass In The Valley and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NVD volleyball power rankings: Oct. 6 (nvdaily.com) — Local volleyball fans can see how Luray stacks up as Northern Virginia Daily ranks area public school teams, noting Central's recent win over the Bulldogs and Strasburg's upcoming match against them. The list highlights current records, recent results, and who each team faces this week, giving Luray supporters a clear sense of regional competition.
   

• Listen to Mario This Week for Your Chance to Win Tickets to 'No Fear Night' at Fear Forest! (rocktownnow.com) — Luray families have a chance to win four tickets to Fear Forest's kid-friendly "No Fear Night," with matinee and evening options in town this month. By listening to WSVA's afternoon show this week, eligible Central Virginia residents can call in to win, then pick up tickets in Harrisonburg for select October dates.
   

• Manhunt in Cubbage Hollow (pagevalleynews.com) — A 1962 "Today in History" piece recalls a major manhunt in the Cubbage Hollow area after fugitive Earl Smelser allegedly shot at state police near his home. The case, tied to a robbery at the Page Drive-In, highlights a dramatic chapter from Page County's past that longtime Luray-area residents may remember or have heard about.
   

📸 Around Luray

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Luray

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Bluegrass In The Valley →
  123 Medical Dr, Mt Jackson
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Fall Picnics! →
  12:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• ARMA's 4th Anniversary Festival →
  Time to Paws Ranch, 2645 Dry Run Road, Luray
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Columbus Day Holiday - County Offices Closed →
  Page County, VA Calendar Luray, VA 22835
Tuesday October 13
• Jigsaw Junkies @Page Public Library →
  Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
  4:00 pm
• Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
  Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Tourism Council Meeting →
  Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Social Services Board Meeting →
  Page County, VA Calendar, 215 West Main Street, Stanley
  8:35 am
Friday October 16
• Strasburg Varsity Football @ Luray →
  Luray High School, 243 Bulldog Drive, Luray
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Artist in Residence Public Program with Rebecca Shewmaker
  Shenandoah National Park , Luray, VA 22835
• Adventures in Art →
  1177 Mount Zion Road, Luray
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Woodstock food pantry →
  Woodstock VA
  10:00 am
• Board of Equalization (BOE) Meeting →
  Suite 102A, 600 N. Main Street, Woodstock
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Andersen Corporation posted a job opening for Manufacturing Supervisor I (1st Shift) in Luray. Apply here.
• Holtzman Oil Corporation posted a job opening for Payroll & Accounting Specialist in Mount Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Luray here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

• Ballarddrgoldfngr prevails in Virginia Sire Stakes action at Shenandoah Downs – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com)

Shenandoah

• 'Fun, exciting, well-paying': Shenandoah University launches air traffic control certificate (dnronline.com)
• Shenandoah loses halftime lead, falls to Hampden-Sydney (nvdaily.com)
• Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of October 5, 2026 (rocktownnow.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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