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Local
1 month ago
Waterline repairs scheduled for Penn Laird in early September

Rockingham County Public Works will conduct a one-day waterline repair in Penn Laird on Wednesday, September 3rd, near Wild Rose Drive and Watertower Road. Residents and businesses may experience reduced water pressure or temporary service interruptions. The project is part of essential maintenance to ensure long-term reliability of the county’s water system.

Local
1 month ago
JMU Block Party 2025 Brings Energy and Unity to Downtown Harrisonburg

The 2025 JMU Block Party brought thousands of students to downtown Harrisonburg for an afternoon of music, games, and community engagement, marking a lively start to the school year. Highlights included interactive booths, a petting zoo, and the symbolic handprint mural, all aimed at strengthening ties between JMU and the local community.

Local
2 months ago
Firefighters contain residential blaze in Augusta County

Fire and Rescue crews responded to a residential structure fire on Morris Mill Road in Swoope, Augusta County, Wednesday afternoon. Smoke was visible from the eaves when first responders arrived.

Local
2 months ago
Tractor trailer fire disrupts traffic on Cross Keys Road Monday evening

Cross Keys Road was closed several hours following a fire involving hay bales on a truck.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Crowder concert cancelled at Shenandoah County Fair – Tauren Wells will headline concert

An injury has caused Christian music artist Crowder to cancel his appearance at this year’s Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock.

Local
2 months ago
Virginia Lottery Releases June Sports Wagering Report

In June, Virginians wagered $478 million on sports, marking a 15% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the Virginia Lottery’s latest report.

Sports
2 months ago
Turang homers twice as the Brewers pound the Nationals 14-3 for a sweep of their season series

In a dominant 14-3 victory on Sunday, Brice Turang hit two two-run homers as the Milwaukee Brewers secured their first season sweep of the Washington Nationals.

Local
2 months ago
Queens crowned for Rockingham County Fair

Dayton resident Mary Cyzick is the newly crowned Miss Rockingham County Fair and will hold court along with Junior Miss Rockingham County Fair will be Ryleigh Sheaves of Grottoes and Mrs. Rockingham County Fair will be Jessica Monger of Elkton.

Sports
2 months ago
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders, AP source says

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has reportedly requested a trade due to a disagreement over his contract terms. This information comes from a source familiar with the situation, according to The Associated Press.

Sports
2 months ago
Cubs add depth to rotation by acquiring Michael Soroka from Nationals

The Washington Nationals Michael Soroka has been acquired by the Chicago Cubs.