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2 years ago
James Madison University debunks reports of roof collapse

JMU spokesperson Mary Hope-Vass confirmed that Warren Hall, which houses the student union, did experience minor water damage resulting from leaking ceiling tiles, but there was no “collapse” of any kind.

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Local
2 years ago
State police investigating fatal crash in Rockingham County

Thomas L. Breighner, 86, of Timberville, Va., died at the scene of the crash. He was wearing a seatbelt, according to VSP public information officer Brent Coffey.

Local
2 years ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank holds annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive

The drive is handled by the National Association of Letter Carriers, which is asking folks to place donations of canned or non-perishable food at their mailboxes on Saturday morning.

Local
2 years ago
Sentara RMH recognizes National Nurses Week

On Monday, Sentara Chaplain Jeff Carr visited each unit at the hospital to conduct a “Blessing of the Hands,” commemorating the positive impact each nurse has on the community’s health.

Local
2 years ago
Heavy rain brings flooding to Harrisonburg and southern Rockingham County

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A burst of heavy rain caused flash flooding in […]

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Virginia Poverty Law Center establishes service to combat rising evictions

Evictions were halted during the pandemic, but now, the numbers are climbing again.

Local
2 years ago
Work on Reservoir Street in Harrisonburg to cause delays

The city’s Public Works department said Monday that Harrisonburg Electric Commission is replacing a transformer at its substation near the intersection of Reservoir Street and Martin Luther King Junior Way.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
ACSO Searching For Church Burglary Suspect

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with a burglary that occurred on May 1, 2024 at the Sangerville Church of the Brethren.

Local
2 years ago
Work on South Main Street in Harrisonburg planned through May

According to Harrisonburg Public Works, ramp, sidewalk and concrete improvements are starting today at South Main Street and the Grattan Street cut-through – near the city’s World War I memorial.

Community
2 years ago
Augusta County School Board to continue summer four-day work week option

Dr. Kelly Troxell, Augusta County Schools’ Personnel Director, told the board this has been a popular move for quite some time.

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