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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.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Staunton Police responds to reported shooting Friday night

Staunton Police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Gray Avenue Friday night.

Community
1 year ago
Rockingham County Fair announces 2025 Grandstand Events

The Rockingham County Fair has announced the 2025 Grandstand Events for August 10-16. This year’s theme for the fair is Ribbons and Rides.

A headshot photo of Jennifer Breeden.
Community
1 year ago
Life Care Center of New Market welcomes new administrator 

Breeden comes to the position with 19 years of experience working in skilled nursing/long-term care. She is a registered nurse and previously served the center as director of nursing before earning her NHA license in 2024. She was assistant executive director for nearly a year before being promoted in February. 

A Great Blue Heron standing in gravel next to a fence.
Local
1 year ago
Wildlife Center of Virginia rescues Great Blue Heron

A Great Blue Heron was found entangled in fishing line at Waller Mill Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. Responders from Tidewater Wildlife Rescue arrived quickly and were able to safely capture the bird, transporting it to the Wildlife Center of Virginia for evaluation and care.

Two photos of missing person Janice Joyce from Shenandoah County.
Local
1 year ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman

Janice Joyce has been reported missing and endangered and was last seen leaving her residence in her vehicle around 2:40 yesterday afternoon, in the 2-thousand block of Boyer Road in Fort Valley. Her vehicle was recovered in the Fort Valley area.

A photo looking up at tree tops.
Community
1 year ago
Staunton earns Tree City USA recognition for 29th year

The City of Staunton has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its continued commitment to planting, growing, and maintaining trees to benefit the community.

Green grass next to dry, dead grass.
Agriculture
1 year ago
Shenandoah Valley now in “drought” status

After two consecutive years of agricultural drought, the Shenandoah Valley is seeing a relatively dry spring.

HCPS building
Community
1 year ago
HCPS Board members meet with Congressman Cline on Federal Education Policy

Harrisonburg City Public School Board members met with Congressman Ben Cline this week to discuss H.R. 899: The Termination of the Department of Education, a bill Cline co-sponsored.

Mugshot of Katelynn Ann Hipes
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Nelson County murder suspect arrested in Harrisonburg

22-year-old Katelynn Ann Hipes of Augusta County was arrested on Tuesday afternoon on two different charges in Nelson County including second degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

Strickler hardwood flooring refinish
Local
1 year ago
Keeping up with your hardwood floors | Wood floor cleaning guide

Most floors endure a lot of wear and tear. However, with care, wood flooring may last for decades. Part of that care includes understanding how to properly clean and maintain wood floors so they look their best.

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