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Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg and JMU police departments to welcome students with annual Knock-and-Talks

As students return to Harrisonburg for the new academic year, HPD and JMU PD officers will visit off-campus housing areas to promote student safety and build positive relationships. They will inform them about city ordinances, state laws, and best practices for being responsible community members.

Local
2 years ago
Virginia DMV rolls out motorcycle safety campaign

The DMV reports that as of July 31, Virginia has experienced over 1,200 motorcycle crashes, resulting in 63 deaths and among the jurisdictions with the highest number of fatalities is Augusta County.

Local
2 years ago
State Police identify victims in fatal crash involving passenger van and train

Virginia State Police say the crash was reported shortly after 8 p.m. Monday evening. A 2019 Ford transit van carrying four people was in the 100 block of Wayne Avenue when it was struck by the train and rolled over.

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Local
2 years ago
Lineup Revealed for VMRC’s 21st Season of the Shenandoah Valley Lyceum

This year’s speaker series promises to be riveting and includes topics ranging from our upcoming presidential election to the ethics of gene editing. The Lyceum series runs through fall into early spring.

Local
2 years ago
VDOT to continue bridge work and conduct paving operations in Rockingham County

The Virginia Department of Transportation will conduct the following roadwork project starting next week, with come continuing over the coming weeks. 

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – August 9, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about plans and essential information about the Rockingham County Fair, which starts next week. And if you stick around through the end, you might even get a tip or two about how to maximize your fun at the fair. 😉

Syndication
2 years ago
Beat the heat with smoked pulled pork

Outdoor cooking is a staple come the warmer weather. Fewer people want to spend time turning on the oven or standing by the stove. That’s when mastering grilling or barbecuing becomes so essential. 

Local
2 years ago
Sakura to open location at Bridgewater’s Generations Park

The Town of Bridgewater will welcome a new location of Sakura restaurants to its Generation Park this fall.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – July 26, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson dives into this week’s arrest numbers and answers a question about the legality of flying drones over other peoples’ property in the county. If you have a question for Sheriff Hutcheson, send it to news@rocktownnow.com!

Lifestyle
2 years ago
How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted pumpkin seeds make for a tasty, tempting treat. Roasting pumpkin seeds is a straightforward process, though some people may have their own techniques to make seeds more flavorful.