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.

Several men pour and smooth pavement on a road.
Local
7 months ago
Overnight closures coming to I-81 in Harrisonburg June 9-12

Nighttime slow rolls will take place on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in the vicinity of exit 247 in Harrisonburg from 11pm to 5am.

A below shot of Turner Pavilion.
Community
7 months ago
Sunset Market returns to Harrisonburg Farmers Market

Turner Pavillion will open every third Thursday of the month from 5 to 8 pm for the third annual Sunset Market.

A man fishing on a boat in a lake while the sun rises over the water.
Local
7 months ago
Virginia Department of Wildlife hosting free fishing days this weekend

Take advantage of free fishing days, June 6-8, 2025, and enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends without having to purchase a fishing license.

A photo of missing juvenile Ronin Edison. The 17-year-old male is 6-feet, 2-inches tall, weighs 292 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair in dreads.
Local
7 months ago
Missing teen from Rockingham County found safe after 2 months

Ronin Edison was last seen on March 29 near Elkton and was found safe in Youngstown, Ohio on June 2.

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Community
7 months ago
Staunton City Schools offering free summer meals for kids under 18

Staunton City Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, offering complimentary meals to all children 18 years old and younger without discrimination. 

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
7 months ago
Traffic delays and road closures for the week of June 2, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Traffic delays and road closures in The Shenandoah Valley for the week of June 2.

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Community
7 months ago
Staunton launches new “Adopt-a-Spot” program

The City of Staunton has launched a new Adopt-a-Spot program, a streamlined and revitalized version of the city’s former Adopt-a-Street and Adopt-a-Stream initiatives.

Local
7 months ago
Natural gas safety precautions to take ahead of hurricane season

With hurricane season officially beginning on June 1, Columbia Gas of Virginia is reminding its customers about the natural gas safety precautions they should take if a storm does threaten the Commonwealth.

Rockingham County Public Schools logo
Community
7 months ago
RCPS to distribute bonuses to all contracted employees using state funds

Rockingham County Public Schools will issue bonuses to all contracted employees in August, using newly allocated state funds designated for SOQ (Standards of Quality) instructional and support positions.

Up close of a Canada Gosling
Local
7 months ago
Wildlife Center of Virginia rescues Canada Goose

On May 16, the Wildlife Center admitted a young Canada Goose from Augusta County that had been found in distress with a thin strand of fishing line wrapped tightly around its leg.

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