Jacquelynn Dobrin

Jacquelynn first started as a part time news anchor and reporter for WSVA in 2022. Before the launch of Rocktown Now in April of 2024, she was Assistant Editor and then became Editor-in-Chief in November of 2024.

Two workers going into a manhole.
Local
3 months ago
Harrisonburg Public Utilities conducting annual testing of sewer system

Testing begins this week and will run through November. Community members may notice smoke rising from manhole covers, yards where systems run, or even from their bathtubs, toilets or sinks.

A medium tan dog and a black and orange cat.
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Suzie and Betty | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Suzie and Betty, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

Headshot of Erica Ortiz
Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: Missing Crimora woman found safe

UPDATE: Erica Ortiz has been safely located.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
3 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of September 22, 2025

Road work and traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of September 22, 2025.

Close up of American flag.
Community
3 months ago
Community invited to welcome local veterans home from Honor Flight on Sept. 27

The community is invited to give a warm and patriotic welcome to local Veterans returning from an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September 27.

Headshot of Rodger Presgraves.
Local
3 months ago
Police searching for missing Staunton man

Police are searching for 54-year-old Rodger Presgraves who was last seen on Saturday, September 13.

Agriculture
3 months ago
Virginia growers celebrate ‘phenomenal’ corn crop and hold out hope for drought-stricken soybeans

Virginia’s field corn and soybean crops were off to a running start this season, thanks to rainy weather in the first half of summer. But soybean production was stunted as rain tapered off in July.

The winning Bluestone Vineyards bottles.
Local
3 months ago
Bluestone Vineyard receives multiple Best of Class Wins at 2025 East vs. West International Wine Competition

The Shenandoah Valley winery walked away with four Best of Class designations, multiple Double Gold medals, and consistently high marks from judges.

Shelves of books in a library.
Community
3 months ago
Massanutten Regional Library wins Virginia Library of the Year

The Massanutten Regional Library has been awarded the Virginia Library Association’s 2025 Library of the Year award.

Community
3 months ago
Staunton City Schools weighs in on potential raising of SOL cut scores

The Virginia Board of Education is considering raising the Standards of Learning (SOL) cut scores for grades 3 through 12 next week.

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