Local
1 year ago
Fishing off-limits in Shenandoah National Park due to dry weather

Despite some rain earlier this week, river flows remain low and are expected to continue dropping with continued hot, dry weather.

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Community
1 year ago
Youngkin announces new appointments to James Madison University Board of Visitors

Four of the appointees – Caudle, Galati, Rexrode and Thacker – are JMU alumni.

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Local
1 year ago
Route 33 bridge project to cause I-81 single-lane closures in Harrisonburg over next two weeks

The northbound I-81 single-lane closure will extend roughly two miles from the exit 245 northbound acceleration ramp to just north of exit 247.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Shenandoah man indicted on wire fraud charges

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (Rocktown Now) — A federal grand jury returned an indictment this charging […]

Local
1 year ago
Fire in Rockingham County displaces family

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A structure fire across from the Rockingham County […]

Sports
1 year ago
Schedule announced for Rocktown Raptors’ inaugural football season

The Rocktown Raptors will play their first ever game at home on Friday, August 30, against the Hedgesville Eagles out of West Virginia.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg restaurant permanently closing doors

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A Harrisonburg restaurant will be closing its door this […]

Local
1 year ago
Former Spotswood High School student dies in boating accident

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Funeral arrangements are set for a former Spotswood High […]

Local
1 year ago
Additions coming to fairgrounds; Board of Supervisors discusses ordinance that could impact poultry farms

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted last night to rezone more than five acres along the road leading into the fairgrounds for general business use. They also discussed a proposed ordinance change last night that could limit the number of poultry houses being built on a property.

Local
1 year ago
Rockingham County fire crews to burn house today for training exercise

The house to be burned is located on Route 42 north of Dayton next to Woodman of the World.