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.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Eunoia Theatre presents The Woolgatherer at The Cellar at Liberty Mercantile

The Woolgatherer will run from Thursday, May 1 through Sunday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. each evening at The Cellar at Liberty Street Mercantile

Community
8 months ago
EMU Chamber Singers hosts final concert of Spring semester

Eastern Mennonite University’s Chamber Singers will be hosting their last concert of the Spring Semester on Sunday, April 27 at 7pm.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Early Spring crime numbers for Rockingham County and RCSO motorcycle competition | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson breaks down crime numbers from early Spring and how the season has an impact on crimes. It’s also part 2 of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office motorcycle competition. 

Eastern kingsnake
Local
8 months ago
Eastern Kingsnake rescued by Wildlife Center of Virginia

On April 8, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted an Eastern Kingsnake — a species the Center hasn’t treated in more than 10 years.

Local
8 months ago
Staunton officials provide Gypsy Hill Park Stream restoration update

Work on the stream channel is now complete, and they only have a few tasks left.

Mug Shot of James Tyler Clater
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office arrests man after fleeing domestic dispute

SCSO says they were dispatched to the area of Company House Lane at around 1:30pm for a call regarding a domestic dispute. Prior to their arrival, the suspected individual, identified as 33-year-old James Tyler Clater fled the scene in a red SUV.

Local
8 months ago
Grottoes named best in state in 25th Annual Water Taste Contest

Half of the town’s Public Works team attended the Virginia Rural Water Association Conference and Training this week in Roanoke where they received the award.

Mug shot of Jarod Vaughan Driver
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Elkton Police arrest local martial arts instructor for alleged inappropriate relationship with minor

Elkton Police have arrested a 25-year-old martial arts instructor from Grottoes for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Image with red flame on the black background
Local
8 months ago
USDA Forest Service conducting prescribed burn in Rockingham County

USDA Forest Service federal fire management specialists are conducting a prescribed burn on 1,546 acres today, at Hone Quarry in Rockingham County, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District.

Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office logo on top of a picture of the Sheriff's Office building.
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office warns public about “Senior Assassin” challenge

The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an up-and-coming TikTok challenge that local high school seniors are participating in.

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