Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg adds electric school buses to fleet

The process has been in the works since 2021 when the Virginia Environmental Quality Department put up a $9.25 million grant to Virginia properties for electric school buses.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Harrisonburg man found guilty of trespassing at Broadway High School

David Rudmin, 42, was arrested after showing up at the school in January displaying anti-LGBTQ+ signs, which he argued was a form of religious expression, in response to a recent student protest at the school.

Community
1 year ago
Harrisonburg school superintendent talks Rocktown High School on ‘Early Mornings’

The finished version of Harrisonburg’s brand-new second high school was unveiled last week, which was better news to some in the community than others.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Virginia DMV spreads awareness for seat belt safety campaign

The campaign, known as ‘Click It Or Ticket,’ will be in effect from May 13 through June 2 on roadways across the commonwealth.

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Local
1 year ago
Recommended age for breast cancer screening lowered to 40

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – It was reported this week that the recommended age […]

news
1 year ago
Bridgewater College prepares for Commencement ceremony this weekend

Executive Vice President Dr. Leona Sevick said on the Mike Schikman Show on WSVA this week that 285 undergraduate students and 35 graduate students expected to receive diplomas.

Local
1 year ago
A relatively quiet Pro-Palestine protest starts on James Madison University campus

A handful of protestors began occupying the quad early Wednesday morning in solidarity with protestors at the other universities who have been arrested and threatened with suspension and expulsion by their respective institutions.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Electric Commission announces rate decrease

The average residential customer who uses 1000 kWh per month can expect to see their bill decrease by approximately $5.45 per month once both of these changes are in effect.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
JMU police seeing increase in campus scooter thefts

In an email alert sent to JMU faculty, staff and students, university police said it appeared that people have been cutting locks and taking the scooters at free will. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
HPD arrests man who allegedly fired at South Main Street robbery suspect

Travis Fogle, 27, of Moorefield, West Virginia, has been charged with maliciously shooting into an occupied motor vehicle driven by the suspect as he fled last week’s incident at 7-Eleven on South Main Street in Harrisonburg.

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