Local
1 year ago
GoFundMe open for Harrisonburg City School nurse

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A fire earlier this month destroyed the local home […]

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Business
1 year ago
Harrisonburg property owners could see an increase in taxes

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Taxes against Harrisonburg property owners may climb again as […]

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.

Community
1 year ago
James Madison University receives national recognition as a Green College

James Madison University has received national recognition in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for the 14th year in a row.

Local
1 year ago
Phase two of the Federal Street shared-use path underway

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Public Works is asking drivers near downtown to […]

Local
1 year ago
Two Harrisonburg non-profits raising human trafficking awareness

New Creation VA + Stone Haven VA, two Harrisonburg non-profits, are joining together to plant 2,391 flags on their property for human trafficking victims.

Community
1 year ago
Over 500 sign open letter to Rockingham County schools

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – More than 500 parents, grandparents, and guardians of students […]

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.

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. 

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.