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.

Up close of the 611 locomotive. A large black train.
Local
6 months ago
Partnership will bring iconic N&W 611 Steam Locomotive back to Shenandoah Valley

The famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive will be back into service for a limited series of passenger excursions in Virginia this fall.

Mugshot of Jonathen Lee Powell
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
ACSO arrests Craigsville man after pursuit

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Craigsville man following a pursuit late Tuesday night.

Green grass next to dry, dead grass.
Home & Garden
6 months ago
Get to the root of a dry lawn

Weather can be unpredictable, even during the warmest months of the year. Summer days may feature strong thunderstorms and downpours, followed by stretches of extremely hot and dry conditions.

Home & Garden
6 months ago
Plants that can accommodate outdoor living spaces

Plants add aesthetic appeal to any landscape. A pop of plant-produced color here and there can complement any landscape, but homeowners also can use plants to liven up hardscapes as well.

A one story house with significant smoke coming from the top and a firetruck ladder overtop.
Local
6 months ago
Summit Avenue fire displaces one person Tuesday afternoon

One individual was displaced Tuesday evening after a home in the Park View area of Harrisonburg was damaged in a structure fire.

A large paver rolling on a road.
Local
6 months ago
Section of Keezletown Road to temporary close for repairs

Harrisonburg Public Works will temporary close a section of Keezletown Road on Thursday, July 10, for repairs to a storm culvert.

Rebekah Manley, Aniyah Hodgins, and Elizabeth Manley stand together to represent Elkton Expressive Dance Studios.
Community
6 months ago
Elkton recreational dance team competes in national competition

Expressive Dance Studio competed on Sunday, July 6th at the Fly Dance Competition Nationals in Ocean City, MD, where they brought back some hardware. 

A below shot of Turner Pavilion.
Entertainment
6 months ago
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market

The Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association is inviting the community to join the fun at Dog Days of Summer, happening Saturday, July 19, at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market at Turner Pavilion.

Ricardo Bernardo mugshot.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Harrisonburg man arrested following high-speed crash in Dayton

A Harrisonburg man has turned himself in following a high-speed crash in Dayton early Saturday morning.

The front of New Creation VA's shop.
Non-Profit Spotlight
6 months ago
New Creation VA: Fighting Human Trafficking with Heart, Hope, and Creativity | McSpotlight

With a mission rooted in compassion and action, New Creation VA has partnered with over 200 groups across five continents to create dignified work opportunities for human trafficking survivors and those at risk of exploitation.

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