Carolynn Unger

Carolynn graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Journalism. She is the Assistant Editor of Rocktown Now as of January 2025.

Raz Ahmed
Local
4 months ago
Harrisonburg Police Department hires Mental Health Co-responder to improve crisis response

Once fully operational, this program will allow the clinician to respond with officers to behavioral health-related calls to de-escalate crises, reduce arrests and hospitalizations, and connect individuals to treatment and support while improving service delivery and
community outcomes.

Riverheads Middle School
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office investigating false threat at Riverheads Middle School

The Augusta County Sherriff’s Office said is no threat to the students, staff and the community and that scheduling and activities will remain normal today.

Local
4 months ago
Youngkin orders POW/MIA flag to fly on Friday

The POW/MIA flag will fly at full staff on public buildings on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

scrapyard fire
Local
4 months ago
Woodstock Fire Department responded to scrapyard fire Tuesday

At approximately 4:00 PM, the Woodstock Fire Department, Edinburg Volunteer Fire Company, Toms Brook Fire Department, and Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue were dispatched for a structure fire on Old Valley Pike south of town.

Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk of Rockingham County Court Alena Almeida delivers the Oath of Office to new HFD firefighters
Local
4 months ago
Six new firefighters join ranks of Harrisonburg Fire Department

The swearing-in ceremony took place August 22. Family and friends were invited to take part in a ceremony held at James Madison University’s Memorial Hall.

Fog covering trees
Weather
4 months ago
Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 8:00 AM

Visibility is expected to have one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

gavel
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
“Shopping Cart Killer” sentencing continued until December

The sentencing hearing for Anthony Eugene Robinson has been continued until December 23, 2025, in Rockingham Circuit Court.

RHSPCA Fall Pets
Fall Guide
4 months ago
RHSPCA’s “Pick a Pumpkin, Pick a Pet” event

Have a furry friend join you for fall activities!

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
4 months ago
Harrisonburg City School Board presented Emergency Action Plan

The phases of EAP were presented, including the current on-going phase.

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