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 a baby eastern cottontail rabbit.
Local
8 months ago
Wildlife Center of Virginia discusses the dangers of free-roaming cats with wildlife

In the past month, the Wildlife Center has admitted more than 80 wild animals injured by free-roaming domestic cats.

Sign warning of road work ahead
Local
8 months ago
Overnight traffic restrictions coming to I-81 and Route 250 near Staunton

The work is scheduled to take place during overnight hours for up to four nights beginning Monday, June 16.

Pills laying on a prescription paper.
Local
8 months ago
Local legislators applaud Opioid Abatement Authority funding for local projects

Delegate Chris Runion, Delegate Tony Wilt, and Senator Mark Obenshain announced that the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority has awarded funding for projects in the region to combat the ongoing opioid crisis.

Hispanic Festival flyer
Community
8 months ago
2025 Harrisonburg Hispanic Festival cancelled

COSPU has announced they are cancelling the 2025 Hispanic Festival in Harrisonburg.

A construction worker lays pavement on a road.
Local
8 months ago
Paving work to take place in Harrisonburg on Deyerle Avenue beginning Monday

Harrisonburg Public Works will begin paving Deyerle Avenue between University Blvd. and Neff Avenue beginning Monday June 16.

Headshot of Mike Schikman
Community
8 months ago
Mike Schikman, a Voice of the Valley, hangs up the headphones

Mike Schikman, host of the Mike Schikman Show on WSVA and former Voice of the JMU Dukes is retiring.

Two workers going into a manhole.
Local
8 months ago
Columbia Gas installing new natural gas infrastructure on and around JMU

Columbia Gas of Virginia will be installing new underground natural gas infrastructure on and around JMU campus starting next week and continuing until May of 2026.

A construction worker lays pavement on a road.
Local
8 months ago
New traffic pattern coming to East Market Street bridge in Harrisonburg

Be alert for travel-lane shifts on Monday, June 16, on westbound Route 33 (East Market Street) in Harrisonburg.

Up close of the plaque on the Rockingham County Flag Pole.
Community
8 months ago
Rockingham County Courthouse moving flagpole and removing trees

The County is maintaining the lawn around the Courthouse, and in doing so, diseased trees and bushes will be removed, and the existing flagpole must be relocated.

Community
8 months ago
Buc-ee’s hosting First Responders Day on June 27

Buc-ee’s is inviting First Responders to their new location on Interstate 81 off exit 240 in Mount Crawford on June 27th.

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