Local
1 year ago
Route 42 in Rockingham County blocked due to crash

*UPDATE: All lanes are now open as of 12:45 p.m., Monday.  ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN […]

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
State Police investigating Shenandoah County crash that killed bicyclist last week

The bicyclist died while in transport to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. He was not wearing a helmet.

Local
1 year ago
Valley Program for Aging Services celebrates Golden Anniversary

Over the last half century, VPAS has supported older neighbors during periods of major economic and societal change, with the two most significant impacts happening in the past decade.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Soap Box Derby to return this weekend

Rockingham County Rotarian Jim Elmore said on the Mike Schickman Show yesterday that helping young drivers get in the race is great, but being able to teach them lifelong skills is even better.

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Local
1 year ago
United Way now accepting volunteers for annual ‘Day of Action’

The event has brought volunteers together to make a difference in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for nearly 30 years.

Community
1 year ago
Shenandoah County School Board votes to restore original Confederate names for two schools

The Shenandoah County School Board moved to restore the school names in a 5-1 vote, effectively changing both of the Quicksburg schools from Mountain View back to Stonewall Jackson High and Honey Run back to Ashby-Lee Elementary, respectively.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – May 9, 2024

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson explains the details behind the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail’s sudden temporary closure this week.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Virginia State Police investigating Monday crash at Smoke House & Vape store

A 2011 Subaru Outback attempted to park, lost control, and crashed into a storefront belonging to Smoke House & Vape, a tobacco outlet in the shopping center.  

Community
1 year ago
Mother and son to both graduate from James Madison University this weekend

LouAnn Leonard will walk across the stage first during the 1:30 p.m. ceremony on Friday for JMU’s College of Education, the School of Professional and Continuing Education, and University Studies. Her son, Bryce, will follow during the College of Business commencement at 4:30 p.m.

Local
1 year ago
Board of Supervisors supports grant application for Briery Branch Community Center

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to pass a resolution at their meeting Wednesday night that would give county officials the green light to apply for the grant, which would fund renovations to turn Briery Branch Community Center into a multi-use center and childcare facility.

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