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.

Shelburne Middle School students who are competing in National Civics Bee standing in front of lockers.
Community
9 months ago
Shelburne Middle School students competing in National Civics Bee

Six Shelburne Middle School Students are competing in the National Civics Bee, a nationwide competition aimed at inspiring young minds to engage with American democracy.

Missing person flyer for Michael Bennet
Local
9 months ago
UPDATE: Shenandoah National Parks announced suspension of investigation

Michael “Deric” Bennet is a 42-year-old white male and stands at 6 feet tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown hair. He has a dragon skeleton tattoo on his back and tribal print tattoos on his shoulders. He was last seen February 27 in Centreville, Virginia. Coworkers believe he may be hiking the Appalachian Trail.

A headshot photo of Brian Josephs, MD from OB Hospitalist Group.
Community
9 months ago
Sentara RMH OB Hospitalist Physician honored with 2025 Golden Stethoscope Award

Brian Josephs, MD from OB Hospitalist Group, serving Sentara RMH Medical Center Family Birthplace, is the recipient of the 17th annual Golden Stethoscope Award.

A photo of an orange cat sitting in a windowsill and a photo of a small black and white dog sitting on a couch.
Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Charlie and Nikki | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Charlie and Nikki, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

Page County Sheriff's Office sheriff's badge.
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Page County deputy placed on leave for alleged improper public conduct

The Page County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy after reports of alleged improper conduct.

A graph of a water table for the groundwater levels for March 2025.
Local
9 months ago
Groundwater levels in Rockingham County rise

Groundwater levels in Rockingham County are now at their highest level in two years.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
9 months ago
Traffic alerts for the week of March 31, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Check out the road delays you could have this week in Augusta County, Frederick County, Page County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, and Shenandoah County with the Rocktown Now Road Report.

A map of Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Assessment
Community
9 months ago
VDOT invites public feedback on Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Assessment

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a series of public engagement meetings to gather feedback on Phase 1 findings from the Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Assessment. An online survey will also be available to the public from Thursday, March 27 until Friday, April 25. 

A cat with bright blue eyes and a grey, tan and white body and a black and brown dog with a frisbee in its mouth.
Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Arizona and Choji | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Harrisonburg, VA (RocktownNow) – Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes, and […]

Road
Local
9 months ago
East Market Street repairs will cause overnight lane closures

Harrisonburg Public Works says nightly road repairs will be taking place on East Market Street in the right westbound lane from University Boulevard to just east of Linda Lane.

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