Crime & Safety
1 year ago
City hiring firefighters to staff new station

Fire Chief Matt Tobia explained during a recent meet and greet recruitment event that they are looking for individuals who thrive in team-challenging environments.

Local
1 year ago
‘Shop to Stop Hunger’ collects thousands of dollars – and thousands of meals – worth of groceries

Altogether, the Supermarket Sweep-style event gathered enough groceries to make nearly 30,000 meals for the food bank’s community.

Community
1 year ago
RCPS superintendent explains local impact of state budget delay

Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett told WSVA’s Jim Britt on Early Mornings Thursday that the delay with the state budget puts him in an awkward situation. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Stanardsville man gets probation for illegal dumping

Moore was arrested back on February 16th after the sheriff’s office had received a call about a pile of trash that had been dumped along South River Road and Millside Road.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Driver charged in fatal Rockingham County crash

Debra L. Elliott, 66, of Elkton, was arrested on five charges including involuntary manslaughter, DUI and drug possession.

Local
1 year ago
James Madison hires Matt Roan as next Director of Athletics

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison University President Jonathan Alger and the university […]

Local
1 year ago
Great Community Give raises over 2.1 million

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW)  The day long fundraising event, Great Community Give, exceeded it’s […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
BREAKING: Weyer’s Cave man sentenced to 43 years for murdering brother

Brunk was arrested in June 2022 after shooting and killing his brother, Ronnie, following a dispute.

Augusta County Sheriff's Office vehicle
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Lyndhurst man charged with firing shots within house

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Timothy Lee Howdyshell and he faces two charges, including felony unlawful shooting within a building.

Local
1 year ago
National League of Cities visits Harrisonburg

During the tour, members of the council and the NLC discussed the city’s investments in the Northeast neighborhood, projects using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and Harrisonburg’s 2043 Vision.