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.

Areial shot of RJK Stadium
Sports
8 months ago
Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site

Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build on the site of the old RFK Stadium.

A black and white cat and a tan and white dog.
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Farley and Max | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Farley and Max the RHSPCA Pets of the Week!

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
8 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of April 28, 2025 — Rocktown Now Road Report

Traffic and road delays for the week of April 28, 2025 in the Shenandoah Valley.

Several men pour and smooth pavement on a road.
Local
8 months ago
Annual street paving projects begin across the City of Staunton this week

The City of Staunton’s Spring paving program will begin Tuesday, April 30, with work planned on numerous streets throughout the city over the next couple of months.

Police Lights
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Staunton Police responds to reported shooting Friday night

Staunton Police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Gray Avenue Friday night.

Community
8 months ago
Rockingham County Fair announces 2025 Grandstand Events

The Rockingham County Fair has announced the 2025 Grandstand Events for August 10-16. This year’s theme for the fair is Ribbons and Rides.

A headshot photo of Jennifer Breeden.
Community
8 months ago
Life Care Center of New Market welcomes new administrator 

Breeden comes to the position with 19 years of experience working in skilled nursing/long-term care. She is a registered nurse and previously served the center as director of nursing before earning her NHA license in 2024. She was assistant executive director for nearly a year before being promoted in February. 

A Great Blue Heron standing in gravel next to a fence.
Local
8 months ago
Wildlife Center of Virginia rescues Great Blue Heron

A Great Blue Heron was found entangled in fishing line at Waller Mill Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. Responders from Tidewater Wildlife Rescue arrived quickly and were able to safely capture the bird, transporting it to the Wildlife Center of Virginia for evaluation and care.

Two photos of missing person Janice Joyce from Shenandoah County.
Local
8 months ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman

Janice Joyce has been reported missing and endangered and was last seen leaving her residence in her vehicle around 2:40 yesterday afternoon, in the 2-thousand block of Boyer Road in Fort Valley. Her vehicle was recovered in the Fort Valley area.

A photo looking up at tree tops.
Community
8 months ago
Staunton earns Tree City USA recognition for 29th year

The City of Staunton has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its continued commitment to planting, growing, and maintaining trees to benefit the community.

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