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.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
11 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of March 24, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) – The following is a list of highway work that […]

A Throwing Shade banner surrounded by plants.
Agriculture
11 months ago
Throwing Shade VA program offers discounts for planting native species

The Virginia Department of Forestry’s Throwing Shade VA program is back and giving consumers discounts when they purchase native trees and shrubs from over 15 participating retail nurseries. 

A below shot of Turner Pavilion.
Community
11 months ago
Harrisonburg Farmers Market partners with Massanutten Regional Library for family-friendly read-aloud and culinary experience

The Harrisonburg Farmers Market invites the community for a family-friendly folk tale celebration in collaboration with Massanutten Regional Library on Saturday, March 29.

Coach Ryan Odom on the basketball court.
Local
11 months ago
Ryan Odom to be named next UVA Men’s Basketball Coach

With the official announcement expected Saturday by the University of Virginia, VCU Head Coach Ryan Odom will be named the new Head Coach of the Virginia Cavaliers Men’s Basketball team.  

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
11 months ago
What are the sound ordinances in Rockingham County? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about what kind of sound ordinances are in Rockingham County and shows the course for their motorcycle demo that will be in the next report.

Head coach Sean O'Regan claps hands courtside.
Sports
11 months ago
James Madison extends O’Regan through 2030-2031

James Madison University Women’s basketball Head Coach Sean O’Regan has received a contract extension through the 2030-31 season, as announced Friday by JMU Director of Athletics Matt Roan.

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