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.

All of the nominees for the Harrisonburg Dog Mayor election.
Community
9 months ago
Harrisonburg hosting first Dog Mayor Election

Voting is open now and will close on May 31.

Multiple flags flying half-staff on flag poles.
Local
9 months ago
Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day

All United States of America flags and Commonwealth of Virginia flags should be lowered at sunrise on Sunday, May 4 and remain at half-staff until sunset.

A construction worker lays pavement on a road.
Local
9 months ago
I-81 construction in Shenandoah County to cause major delays

Construction along I-81 near exit 269 in Shenandoah County is expected to cause traffic congestion starting this weekend.

A photo looking at the outside of the Eavers Property. A white building with a red roof.
Community
9 months ago
Staunton City Schools purchases former Eavers Property for New Operations Center

Staunton City Schools has purchased the former Guy C. Eavers Excavating Corp. property to consolidate departments and streamline operations.

A Sheetz wrapped Jeep truck in front of the new Sheetz building in Mount Crawford with a crowd.
Local
9 months ago
Sheetz opens in Mount Crawford

The new gas station and convenience store is located just off Interstate 81 at exit 240 and presented two different $2500 checks to local partners.

Police Lights
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
JMU professor arrested for alleged child porn possession

According to online records, JMU Associate Professor of Latin American and Caribbean studies, William Chisholm Van Norman of Charlottesville was arrested Tuesday and with one count Possession of Child Pornography and two counts of Second or Subsequent Violation of Possession of Child Pornography.

Closeup of road
Local
9 months ago
Harrisonburg and VDOT seek community input for Virginia Avenue (Route 42) Study

The City of Harrisonburg and VDOT are seeking community input on how to address the needs of people who use Virginia Avenue (Route 42) to serve their transportation needs between Gay Street and the northern City limits.

Mugshot of Ryan Lambert
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Harrisonburg suspect arrested after setting fires, attempting to elude law enforcement

A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after allegedly setting multiple fires near businesses on the eastern side of Harrisonburg before fleeing police and eventually being captured in Greene County.

Concrete stairs leading up to where Friends of the Staunton Library Terrace will be built.
Community
10 months ago
Construction to begin on Friends of the Staunton Library Terrace Project

The Friends of the Staunton Library have announced that construction on their Terrace Project will begin in May. In celebration, the Friends will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m.

A James Madison University Baseball player throws the ball.
Sports
10 months ago
JMU Dukes Docket, Sports at a glance week of April 28, 2025

James Madison University’s sports schedule for the week of April 28.

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