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Local
2 years 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
2 years 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.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Reported structure fire in Harrisonburg declared false alarm

According to scanner traffic, firefighters were dispatched around 7:30 a.m. to a housing complex in the 800 block of Port Republic Road after an automatic fire alarm was triggered.

Community
2 years ago
Bridgewater College Seniors to Display Works in Group Exhibition April 22-May 3

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (Bridgewater College) — More than a dozen Bridgewater College art and digital […]

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg observes National Volunteer Week

Today is the start of National Volunteer Week, and the City of Harrisonburg is inviting folks to get involved in local initiatives.

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg Electric Commission highlights green programs ahead of Earth Day

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – With Earth Day just around the corner, the Harrisonburg […]

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation to hold open house on Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park

The Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park – which will feature a splashpad – is expected to open to the public in summer 2025.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Hearing delayed for Elkton woman charged in fatal crash

Online records show that a hearing for Debra Lynne Elliot was delayed until July 31 in Harrisonburg-Rockingham General District Court.

Community
2 years ago
JMU to honor outgoing president and retiring employees by renaming campus building and streets

The Board of Visitors voted Friday to rename Spotswood Hall after President Jonathan Alger and two streets after Athletics Director Jeff Bourne and Vice President of Access and Enrollment Donna Harper, respectively.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – April 19, 2024

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about this past week’s arrests and other activity concerning the Sheriff’s Department and shares some tips on hiking safety in this week’s Rocktown Crime Report!