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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.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
11 months ago
How long is the Rockingham County Police Academy? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson looks at arrest numbers for the last two weeks of May and talks about the upcoming Police Academy.

Seniors in caps and gowns walk through the hallways of their elementary school.
Community
11 months ago
HHS Seniors walk the halls of Bluestone Elementary to celebrate graduation [PHOTOS]

Harrisonburg High School Seniors walked the halls of Bluestone Elementary Thursday morning to celebrate their final days as HCPS students.

A person changing the batteries in a smoke detector.
Community
11 months ago
Harrisonburg Fire Department performing free smoke alarm checks on Thursday

From 4 pm to 6 pm HFD will be checking smoke alarms for free.

Several men pour and smooth pavement on a road.
Local
11 months ago
Overnight closures coming to I-81 in Harrisonburg June 9-12

Nighttime slow rolls will take place on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in the vicinity of exit 247 in Harrisonburg from 11pm to 5am.

A below shot of Turner Pavilion.
Community
11 months ago
Sunset Market returns to Harrisonburg Farmers Market

Turner Pavillion will open every third Thursday of the month from 5 to 8 pm for the third annual Sunset Market.

A man fishing on a boat in a lake while the sun rises over the water.
Local
11 months ago
Virginia Department of Wildlife hosting free fishing days this weekend

Take advantage of free fishing days, June 6-8, 2025, and enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends without having to purchase a fishing license.

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Community
11 months ago
Staunton City Schools offering free summer meals for kids under 18

Staunton City Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, offering complimentary meals to all children 18 years old and younger without discrimination. 

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
11 months ago
Traffic delays and road closures for the week of June 2, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Traffic delays and road closures in The Shenandoah Valley for the week of June 2.

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Community
11 months ago
Staunton launches new “Adopt-a-Spot” program

The City of Staunton has launched a new Adopt-a-Spot program, a streamlined and revitalized version of the city’s former Adopt-a-Street and Adopt-a-Stream initiatives.

Local
11 months ago
Natural gas safety precautions to take ahead of hurricane season

With hurricane season officially beginning on June 1, Columbia Gas of Virginia is reminding its customers about the natural gas safety precautions they should take if a storm does threaten the Commonwealth.

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