Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Bridgewater Rescue Squad hosting EMT class

BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) — Bridgewater Rescue Squad will be hosting an EMT class […]

Community
1 year ago
Shenandoah County School Board votes to restore original Confederate names for two schools

The Shenandoah County School Board moved to restore the school names in a 5-1 vote, effectively changing both of the Quicksburg schools from Mountain View back to Stonewall Jackson High and Honey Run back to Ashby-Lee Elementary, respectively.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office arrests Stuart’s Draft man in connection with reported shooting

Officers arrested Raymond Gregory Allen, 35, of Stuarts Draft. Authorities were searching for Allen in the Wilda Lane area on Wednesday.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – May 9, 2024

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson explains the details behind the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail’s sudden temporary closure this week.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Virginia State Police investigating Monday crash at Smoke House & Vape store

A 2011 Subaru Outback attempted to park, lost control, and crashed into a storefront belonging to Smoke House & Vape, a tobacco outlet in the shopping center.  

Community
1 year ago
Mother and son to both graduate from James Madison University this weekend

LouAnn Leonard will walk across the stage first during the 1:30 p.m. ceremony on Friday for JMU’s College of Education, the School of Professional and Continuing Education, and University Studies. Her son, Bryce, will follow during the College of Business commencement at 4:30 p.m.

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Local
1 year ago
JMU Graduation this weekend – expect delays

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — James Madison University Graduation will be May 9, 10, […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Police warning citizens about Cryptocurrency scams

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Police Department are reporting they have received multiple […]

Local
1 year ago
VDOT Survey on Port Republic Road due Sunday May 12

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Time is running out for residents to participate in […]

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Community
1 year ago
Harrisonburg City Public Schools considering rezoning Elementary Schools

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg City School Board is considering a redistricting […]