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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.

Ribbon cutting ceremony for Station 14 in Dayton
Community
4 months ago
Rockingham County Fire & Rescue holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Station 14

Station 14 is located at 15 Koogler Lane in Dayton, VA.

Up close of police lights on a police car.
Local
4 months ago
Staunton Police Department identifies victims in Betsy Bell Road investigation

On June 23, 2026, at approximately 4:45 PM, the Staunton Police Department responded to the 300 block of Betsy Bell Road for an unknown medical emergency.  

Search and rescue rangers and volunteers with a dog in a litter.
Local
4 months ago
Shenandoah National Park reminds pet owners of safety on the trails

This follows a search and rescue that occurred near Overall Run Falls in June.

Closeup of road
Local
4 months ago
Temporary road closure scheduled on University Boulevard in Harrisonburg

The closure will take place from Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 24.

A person in all black carrying a green trash bag in each hand.
Local
4 months ago
Harrisonburg reminds residents of what to do for yard debris pickup

There has reportedly been an increase in yard debris being placed out incorrectly or scheduled under the wrong collection type.

Convocation, EMU, Eastern Mennonite University, Interim President Shannon Dycus, Lehman Auditorium, Opening Convocation, President Shannon Dycus, Spring 2026, podium, speaker
Local
4 months ago
Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus named 10th president of EMU

Dycus, who has led the university as interim president since July 2025, begins her five-year term on July 1, 2026.

A large paver rolling on a road.
Local
4 months ago
Harrisonburg announces paving work on Neff Avenue

Work will take place from 7:00 pm until 5:00 am beginning Thursday, June 25, through Monday, June 29.

Police lights
Local
4 months ago
Virginia State Police investigating fatal crash in Frederick County

The crash occurred on June 23, 2026, at 9:49 a.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 309-mile marker in Frederick County.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
4 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council adopts 2026 Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan

Acting Deputy Emergency Coordinator Jamison Ryder said this plan is the region’s long-term strategy for reducing the impacts of natural and human-caused hazards. 

Shannon Joy Higgins
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Missing Churchville woman has been safely located

UPDATE: Shannon Joy Higgins has been safely located.

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