Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Suspect charged with Elkton man’s murder certified to Grand Jury

According to online records, Comer’s case was certified to a Grand Jury during a hearing Thursday afternoon in Page County General District Court. No trial date has been posted as of Thursday evening.

Local
1 year ago
New website connects Harrisonburg and Rockingham residents with food assistance

The website, RockburgFeeds.Org, provides a comprehensive directory of food assistance resources in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County including locations, maps, operating hours and information on what to expect when visiting a food pantry. 

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg church offering free household essentials today

Through mid-afternoon, Path Church on West Market Street in Harrisonburg is offering free household and medical supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Rockingham County announces Lawn Party and Festival Guide

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY (Rocktown Now) — The Summer Lawn Party and Festival season is right […]

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop event

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Police Department will be hosting Coffee with […]

Community
1 year ago
Heather Coltman to step down as JMU Provost

Heather Coltman has served as provost and senior vice president for the Academic Affairs Division since arriving at JMU in 2017.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Suspect in fatal Elkton shooting faces judge this afternoon

Comer is charged with three felonies, including first-degree murder, in connection with the killing of Gregory Lee Williams, 69, who authorities found dead with a gunshot wound on his Jollet Road property late last June.

Community
1 year ago
JMU President Alger departing GO Virginia group

The recent changes come as the Council bids farewell to four longstanding members, who have played pivotal roles in the program’s success over the past seven years.

Local
1 year ago
SaVida cuts ribbon for new Harrisonburg facility

SaVida Health emphasizes a holistic approach to recovery, focusing on opioid and alcohol treatment, with a strong mental health component, according to the organization’s Chief Growth Officer Andy Ward.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: North End Gateway Art Project installation postponed, new date TBA

The 20-foot-tall steel work will display words signifying the Harrisonburg Community’s values with the title “A City For All.”