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.

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Agriculture
3 months ago
Harrisonburg Farmers Market hosting 5th Annual Tomato Fest

The Harrisonburg Farmers Market has announced their 5th Annual Tomato Fest — a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of all things tomato, taking place Saturday, August 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Turner Pavilion in downtown Harrisonburg.

Local
3 months ago
“Doris Mae” WWII TBM bomber turns 80 with big celebration in Culpeper

The date is exactly 80 years to the day – August 2, 1945 – since Doris Mae rolled off the assembly line and was accepted into service by the U.S. Marine Corps the following day.

Mugshot of Derek Bailey
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Waynesboro man charged for allegedly hitting person with vehicle

Waynesboro Police say officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 13th Street and Market Avenue on Saturday, July 19, at around 7:30 in the evening.

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Weather
4 months ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4pm

At 3:10 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Broadway to near Bridgewater to near Staunton, moving southeast at 15 mph.

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Local
4 months ago
Broad-winged Hawk released from Wildlife Center of Virginia

On August 14, 2024, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted a juvenile Broad-winged Hawk from Bedford County after it was struck by a vehicle. Now, one year later, that hawk has finally returned to the wild.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
What is the law on child restraints in Virginia? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson reviews crime numbers for the last 6 weeks, discusses inmate volunteer programs, and answers the question what is the law on child restraints in Virginia.

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Community
4 months ago
Arts Council of the Valley announces August “First Fridays of the Valley” events

Arts Council of the Valley has shared its August First Fridays of the Valley lineup, kicking off the month with arts fun at 21 venues throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Bird's eye view of the City of Harrisonburg
Community
4 months ago
HDR hosting annual fundraiser with Friendly City Fortune Mega Raffle

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is upping the ante this year for its annual fundraiser, the Friendly City Fortune Mega Raffle this Saturday, July 26 from 12-4pm.

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Weather
4 months ago
Heat Advisory in effect most of Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory beginning at 11am today until 8pm tonight.

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Ask the Expert
4 months ago
Bump, ding, or smash: What kind of damage really needs a Pro?

Not every scrape or dent means you need a full-blown trip to the body shop, but some of the most innocent looking damage can come back to haunt you. So how do you know what’s worth fixing, and what can wait?

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