Local
1 year ago
Shenandoah National Park to start spraying operations two days earlier

According to an announcement from Shenandoah National Park on Friday, the spraying operations against nonnative spongy moth caterpillars will start on Monday, May 13 – two days earlier than originally reported – due to unpredictable weather conditions in the area.

Local
1 year ago
School board approves materials policy

The Rockingham County School Board has approved its long-discussed Supplemental Materials Policy that establishes two review methods where parents can challenge content they feel is inappropriate.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
HDR to announce summer concert series lineup Wednesday

Küf Knotz & Christine Elise – a hip hop, soul, and new age duo – performed as part of Harrisonburg’s inaugural Levitt AMP series last summer and will return to perform for Wednesday night’s event.

Local
1 year ago
VDOT survey deadline regarding Port Republic Rd. extended to May

This is part of a study VDOT is conducting along with the City of Harrisonburg and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Metropolitan Planning Organization. 

AG News
1 year ago
Farm Bureau donates grain bin rescue equipment to Augusta County Fire Rescue

According to statistics published by Purdue University, there were 38 grain entrapment deaths in the U.S. in 2019, a 27% increase from 30 fatalities in 2018.

Community
1 year ago
Bridgewater College recognizes outstanding alumni

Bridgewater College honored three alumni at the College Awards ceremony on Saturday, April 20, for their professional achievements and humanitarian service.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Reported structure fire in Harrisonburg declared false alarm

According to scanner traffic, firefighters were dispatched around 7:30 a.m. to a housing complex in the 800 block of Port Republic Road after an automatic fire alarm was triggered.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Electric Commission highlights green programs ahead of Earth Day

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – With Earth Day just around the corner, the Harrisonburg […]

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation to hold open house on Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park

The Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park – which will feature a splashpad – is expected to open to the public in summer 2025.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Hearing delayed for Elkton woman charged in fatal crash

Online records show that a hearing for Debra Lynne Elliot was delayed until July 31 in Harrisonburg-Rockingham General District Court.