🌱 Which Luray residents were named in the latest grand jury indictments?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Luray residents were named in the latest grand jury indictments?
• Want paid creative time in Shenandoah’s mountains next year?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Concerts and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 35, low: 29.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stanley man indicted for abduction, assault and malicious wounding (pagevalleynews.com) — Several Page County residents, including multiple people from Luray, have been indicted by a December grand jury on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges, from drug possession to child abuse and assault. The article lists each person’s alleged offenses and upcoming Page County Circuit Court dates, giving residents a clear look at recent criminal cases moving through the local system.
   

• Applications open for Shenandoah National Park's Artist-in-Residence program (whsv.com) — Luray-area artists and creatives can now apply for Shenandoah National Park’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence program, which offers several weeks of lodging, a stipend, and time to work in the park. Selected artists must donate one finished piece and lead two public programs. Applications are open through Jan. 13, 2026, via the Shenandoah National Park Trust website.
   

📸 Around Luray

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Luray

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Tom Wopat: Christmas Concerts
  Cooter's Place - Luray, 4768 US-211, Luray
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Christmas Concerts
  Cooter's Place - Luray , 4768 US-211 , Luray
  11:00 am
• Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt 2025
  New Market Community Park , 9670 Cadet Rd , New Market
  5:30 pm
• An Elevated Wine Tasting At The Vintage Barrel
  267 Elgin Dr , Luray
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
  Page County, VA Calendar , 103 South Court Street Suite F , Luray
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
  Page County, VA Calendar , 103 South Court Street Suite F , Luray
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Gala
  Mimslyn Inn , 401 W Main St , Luray
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Trivia Night! — The Burn Barrel
  The Burn Barrel , 1618 Orkney Grde , Basye
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Feast of the Seven Fishes | Tasting Menu
  Sumac , 3863 Sperryville Pike , Sperryville
  2:00 pm
• Central Falcons vs Broadway Gobblers
  Central High School , 1147 Susan Ave , Woodstock
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Young Entrepreneurs of ShenCo Holiday Pop-Up Market
  Downtown Woodstock , VA
  10:00 am
• Hometown Holidays Cookie Crawl
  Downtown Woodstock , VA
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Luray. Apply here.
• Owens Corning Inc. posted a job opening for Production/Assembly 1st Shift in Stanley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Luray here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

• Vanessa and Veronica Gordon guide Falcons to win over Warriors (dnronline.com)
• Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (nvdaily.com)

Shenandoah

• Shentel ‘exceeds expectations' to expand rural broadband access in Shenandoah Co. (whsv.com)
• Lambert honored by SNP (pagevalleynews.com)
• SCSO reminders for pet owners in winter (rocktownnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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