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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.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
SVEC reports scams in area

Scammers are making rounds, knocking on members’ doors, claiming an affiliation with SVEC in hopes of setting up a solar installation and/or learning more about their bill.

Mike Armstrong and Matt Tobia.
Community
1 year ago
HFD Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Armstrong signs off for the final time

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Fire Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Mike […]

A black, white, and tan dog, a fluffy orange cat, a brown and white pit bull terrier, and a dark gray and white cat.
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Marmaduke, Bramble, Love, and Prince Edward | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Marmaduke and Bramble, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

A person laying hardwood flooring.
Lifestyle
1 year ago
Sights and sounds that indicate floors should be replaced soon

Stunning floors are hard to miss, and floors that are well past their prime are equally noticeable. Aging floors may fall somewhere between fading and failing to live up to homeowners’ standards. Fading floors may not need to be replaced immediately, but the following are some signs that indicate existing floors are nearing their expiration date.

Local
1 year ago
Interstate 81 Exit 240 and Route 257 upgrades to be complete in time for Buc-ee’s opening

Numerous roadway and intersection improvements will help handle increased traffic beginning June 30, when Buc-ee’s opens in Rockingham County.

Eric Irizarry
Community
1 year ago
Staunton City Schools appoints new superintendent

The Staunton City School Board has appo inter Eric Irizarry as superintendent of Staunton City Schools, effective July 1, 2025.

Community
1 year ago
Westover Pool overing free admission for city residents until Thursday

Harrisonburg residents will be able to get into Westover Pool for free until Thursday to beat the heat.

An overhead shot of the Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds.
Community
1 year ago
Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds opens to public July 1

The spraygrounds, at approximately 6,000 square feet in size with 36 different spray features and interactive elements, will open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.

A trail with a bench at Shenandoah National Park.
Community
1 year ago
Shenandoah National Park switching to cashless fee system on July 1

The park will only accept mobile and electronic payments for entrance and campground fees.

A woman sweating on a couch with a handheld fan.
Weather
1 year ago
What’s a heat index? Your guide to summer heat warnings, how to stay safe

Your guide to summer heat warnings and how to stay safe as we experience the first heat wave of the summer.

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