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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.

Local
1 year ago
Staunton officials provide Gypsy Hill Park Stream restoration update

Work on the stream channel is now complete, and they only have a few tasks left.

Mug Shot of James Tyler Clater
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office arrests man after fleeing domestic dispute

SCSO says they were dispatched to the area of Company House Lane at around 1:30pm for a call regarding a domestic dispute. Prior to their arrival, the suspected individual, identified as 33-year-old James Tyler Clater fled the scene in a red SUV.

Local
1 year ago
Grottoes named best in state in 25th Annual Water Taste Contest

Half of the town’s Public Works team attended the Virginia Rural Water Association Conference and Training this week in Roanoke where they received the award.

Mug shot of Jarod Vaughan Driver
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Elkton Police arrest local martial arts instructor for alleged inappropriate relationship with minor

Elkton Police have arrested a 25-year-old martial arts instructor from Grottoes for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor.

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Local
1 year ago
USDA Forest Service conducting prescribed burn in Rockingham County

USDA Forest Service federal fire management specialists are conducting a prescribed burn on 1,546 acres today, at Hone Quarry in Rockingham County, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District.

Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office logo on top of a picture of the Sheriff's Office building.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office warns public about “Senior Assassin” challenge

The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an up-and-coming TikTok challenge that local high school seniors are participating in.

Local
1 year ago
Food Lion recognizes long-term associates for their dedicated service

Nine local associates celebrate over 30 years with the omnichannel grocery retailer

Community
1 year ago
Great Community Give surpasses goal of 2 million dollars

Donations can be made to over 145 nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County at the Great Community Give website until 8pm tonight.

A brick building with big letters on it that says Massanutten Technical Center.
Community
1 year ago
HCPS releases proposed agreement for Massanutten Technical Center

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) – Negotiations between Harrisonburg City Public Schools and Rockingham County […]

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Sports
1 year ago
JMU Dukes Docket — Sports at a glance week of April 14, 2025

James Madison University’s sports schedule for the week of April 14.