The release responds to the flier without directly quoting its content, explaining that raw state testing data includes scores from students still learning English and mid-year transfer students that are not used in accountability determinations.
Community members are invited to recognize donors, volunteers, students, and businesses whose generosity and service have made a meaningful impact in the Shenandoah Valley. Nominations close at 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Meet Lincoln and Lulu the RHSPCA Pets of the Week!
Cross Keys Road was closed several hours following a fire involving hay bales on a truck.
Harrisonburg public safety officials are responding to a deck collapse in the 300 block of Old South High Street.
“Block Party in the ‘Burg” will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Harrisonburg.
Sheriff Tim Carter reported that the incident happened shortly after 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2025, in the 17-hundred block of Alan Springs Road, when a deputy responded to an attempted sexual assault of a child by a 28-year-old man.
The Food Drive will be collecting donated canned goods at Turner Ashby September 19th, Spotswood September 26th, and at Broadway October 3rd.
Water samples have been tested for both residual chlorine and bacteria. All samples collected from Friday through Sunday were absent of both total coliform and E. coli bacteria.
The Wildlife Center of Virginia’s 2025 Online Gala Auction is officially open now through Saturday, August 23 at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This year’s auction features nearly 100 items, from handcrafted goods and wildlife-inspired art to one-of-a-kind experiences. Several of the items were even crafted with the help of the Center’s animal ambassadors.
