Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg police chief resigns, returning home

The city announced Thursday afternoon that Warner is leaving the department to become the chief of police in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania – a move that allows her to return closer to home.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
BREAKING: Rockingham County special education teacher not guilty

The jury spent most of the afternoon deliberating whether to convict Davis on two counts of abduction by force after she was accused of locking students in a class bathroom as a form of punishment in September of 2021.

United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County logo
Local
1 year ago
United Way still seeking volunteers for ‘Day of Action’

This year, the day will benefit 24 local schools and nonprofits in need of a variety of services – from painting, to cleaning, to landscaping, and more.

Local
1 year ago
Northend Gateway Art Project installation set for this Friday

Work on the project, which had been delayed twice this past month will start at 8 a.m. this Friday, and a road closure will be in effect.

Local
1 year ago
Work on Bluestone Town Center to start next year

Michael Wong, the executive director of the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority, said during an HRHA Liaison Committee meeting Wednesday that the expected allocation of low-income housing tax credits will help the project get off the ground.

Mug shot of Ronald William Smith
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Potential plea hearing set for twin brother of Augusta County Sheriff

Ronald Smith, 41, is now facing five charges in connection with an incident the day after Christmas. Authorities claim that he stole a semi-truck from the sheriff’s property and led deputies on a chase.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Trial set for Stuarts Draft man charged with malicious wounding

Online records show that a two-day trial for Ma’Aquil Ni’mill Littlejohn is set to begin July 25 in Augusta County Circuit Court.

Business
1 year ago
British-based gifts manufacturer to open facility in Harrisonburg

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Boxer Gifts LLC, an English company that designs, builds, and distributes unique gifts and toys, is opening a new $1.5 million operation in Harrisonburg.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg City Council passes budget to residents’ dismay over tax increase

With the increase, real estate in the city limits will be taxed at $1.01 per $100 assessed.

Local
1 year ago
Broadway hires new Town Manager

The council voted to appoint Stefanie McAlister as Broadway’s Town Manager and Zoning Administrator. She will start on July 1. 

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