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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – August 23, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson goes over the latest arrest numbers and other statistics related to the Sheriff’s Office’s activity for the last couple of weeks.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Must-Have School Essentials Every Mom Needs to Know About

School essentials to help you feel more organized and your kids will love to take to school.

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Community
2 years ago
EMU, Chamber to host annual Presidential Address

Four area college and university presidents will provide an in-depth update on their educational institutions at a Presidential Address event at Eastern Mennonite University this week. 

Local
2 years ago
Cinderella Project to host back to school fashion show at Valley Mall

High school teens from the Valley will be featured in a first-of-its-kind fashion show at the Valley Mall on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1 -3 p.m. 

Local
2 years ago
VMRC’s Farm at Willow Run is certified organic

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community’s Farm at Willow Run is now officially certified as an organic farm after years of natural cultivation.

Local
2 years ago
Local program provides school supplies for international children in need

Local families are preparing for the school year with back-to-school sales and adding items to their lists for children in need worldwide.

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.