Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Hearing delayed for Rockingham County woman charged with arson

She is facing one felony count of arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a home in the 8300 of Brocks Gap Road on Monday afternoon.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Eisner nominated comic book writer coming to Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Eisner nominated and super popular comic book writer Phillip […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Elkton man indicted on 7 felony charges

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A man authorities say was responsible for a […]

Entertainment
1 year ago
Virginia hosts Free Fishing Days June 7-9

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A reminder that Virginia Free Fishing Days are this […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Occupant arrested in connection with Fulks Run house fire

According to a press release, members of the Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office and Sheriff’s Office arrested the 43-year-old woman who was living at the residence on Wednesday. She was an occupant of the residence, located in the 8300 block of Hopkins Gap Road, but not the owner.

Local
1 year ago
Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail to re-open Thursday

The jail will re-open Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. According to an email from Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson, the plumbing repairs that suddenly closed the jail last month have been completed.

Local
1 year ago
Youngkin to announce Virginia’s exit from California emissions mandate

The General Assembly passed a law three years ago linking Virginia to that directive, which requires 35 percent of new vehicles sold in the commonwealth to be fully electric starting in 2026. Rockingham County Delegate Tony Wilt has since introduced three bills to terminate that agreement.

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Community
1 year ago
Student enrollment increasing in Harrisonburg City Public Schools

The findings show that pre-kindergarten enrollment jumped by 73 students to a total of 524 new kids. Meanwhile, kindergarten enrollment climbed to 611 students – a 64-child increase over last school year.

Local
1 year ago
Man found dead in Harrisonburg apartment identified as Mount Jackson police officer

In a release Tuesday, Mount Jackson Police Chief James Cowart confirmed that the body of Officer Chazz Beaver was located during a requested welfare check at his Devon Lane apartment complex.

Local
1 year ago
Broadway Town Council gets transparent during tense meeting

It was standing room only at Broadway’s Town Council meeting as dozens showed up last night demanding answers about the town’s finances.