Local
1 year ago
Central Shenandoah Health District introduces new director

Dr. Allison Baroco is a board-certified infectious disease physician, has previously served as a Medical Director of Infectious Disease at Augusta Health.

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Community
1 year ago
UPDATE: Keister and Waterman Elementary Schools events postponed

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – *Update: Both events that were originally May 9 have […]

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Local
1 year ago
Rockingham County School Board discusses next steps of Supplementary Materials Policy

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The review of books and media for sexually […]

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
State police investigate fatal crash in Nelson County

The crash happened around 6:40 p.m. on Afton Mountain Road. The driver died at the scene.

Weather
1 year ago
Flash flood warning issued for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

According to an alert from NWS in Sterling, Va., thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall of 1-2 inches per hour, with 1-1.5 inches already fallen. Additional rainfall of 1-2 inches is possible.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Court appearance delayed for robbery victim who shot at suspect

Fogle, 35, of Moorefield, West Virginia, is charged with one count of malicious shooting after authorities accused him of firing recklessly at a vehicle that was being driven away by his suspected robber.

Local
1 year ago
Public Works to hold open houses this week on Stormwater Improvement Plan

Officials say that the feedback collected during the meeting, along with recent survey results, will help the city iron out the final version of the plan.

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Community
1 year ago
EMU seminary offers new MA in Theological Studies starting fall 2024

The MATS includes 15 core units, with 21 elective units focusing on the student’s specialized study in concentrations of theology and culture, biblical studies, or peacebuilding. 

Community
1 year ago
Furious Flower Poetry Center to be awarded for digital literacy

Representatives from the poetry center have been invited to share their work as part of the Literacy in a Digital Age lecture series in April 2025.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – May 3, 2024

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson has a roundup of this week’s arrests, calls and other activity by the Sheriff’s Office, and talks about anonymous reporting service, Crime Stoppers. If you have a question for Sheriff Hutcheson, send it to news@rocktownnow.com.

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