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.

Sears Hill Bridge in Staunton
Local
9 months ago
Sears Hill Bridge reopens in Staunton

The Sears Hill Bridge closed in August of 2024 for repairs and renovations. City officials say the repairs were made using black locust lumber, a historically appropriate, rot-resistant material. 

Augusta County Sheriff's Office vehicle
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office fully implements Body Worn Camera Project

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is now full implementing the Body Worn Camera Project. Beginning April 1, 2025, members of the community will begin seeing deputies equipped with body worn cameras during their daily duties.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
9 months ago
Part of Route 640 in Rockingham County to close for bridge replacement

A portion of Route 640 (Model Road) in Rockingham County is scheduled to close for slightly more than two weeks beginning Monday, April 14.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
What does the RCSO Motor Program do? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about what the RCSO Motor Program does for the county, and they demonstrate their motorcycles on a road course.

Arts Council of the Valley logo
Community
9 months ago
Arts Council of the Valley announces Spring 2025 Advancing the Arts Grant Awards

The Arts Council of Valley has announced the allocation of $8,100 in Spring 2025 Advancing the Arts grant funding to support seven Harrisonburg-Rockingham area arts projects.

Agriculture
9 months ago
Virginia farmers face fallout from USDA cuts to funding for food banks buying farm products 

As hunger rates climb across the country, federal funding cuts are hitting Virginia farmers who produce food for nutrition programs.

Virginia State Fair Logo
Community
9 months ago
State Fair of Virginia awards over $34,000 in youth scholarships

Twenty-two youth who participated in the 2024 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA livestock and general competitions were awarded a total of $34,340 from the fair’s Applied Scholarship Program.

Staunton Logo
Community
9 months ago
Staunton seeks public input on housing strategy

The City of Staunton is inviting residents to participate in public input sessions to help shape the city’s housing future, by giving community members a chance to share their perspectives on housing challenges and opportunities in the city.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Local
9 months ago
One dead after crash on Route 262 and I-81 ramp in Augusta County

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. on April 1 at the intersection of the off-ramp from Interstate 81 northbound and Route 262 in Augusta County.

Road
Local
9 months ago
New traffic pattern on South Main Street in front of Rocktown High School

A 300-foot acceleration lane will be installed beginning in early April in the center of South Main Street, starting at Pointe Drive.

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