Road
Local
7 months ago
Portion of Dam Town Road in Augusta County to close for road repairs Thursday

The Virginia Department of Transportation will have a total closure of Route 616 (Dam Town Road) from Route 777 (Knightly Lane) to Route 926 (River Bend Road) on Thursday, June 26, from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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Community
7 months ago
Virginia Senators introduce bill regarding access to reproductive healthcare 

Senators Kaine and Warner introduce bill to protect access to reproductive healthcare.

Mike Armstrong and Matt Tobia.
Community
7 months ago
HFD Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Armstrong signs off for the final time

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Fire Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Mike […]

A black, white, and tan dog, a fluffy orange cat, a brown and white pit bull terrier, and a dark gray and white cat.
Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Meet Marmaduke, Bramble, Love, and Prince Edward | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Marmaduke and Bramble, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

Photo of Megan Nichole Thomas
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
UPDATE: Missing Augusta County woman found safe

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing person who was last seen on June 11, 2025, but was reported last night by a family member.

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Community
7 months ago
Verona Volunteer Fire Company mourns loss of fireman

The Verona Volunteer Fire Company is grieving the loss of a fellow fireman.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
7 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council votes to close alley near Newtown Cemetery

Back in April, Ground Penetrating Radar identified three potential unmarked graves in or near the alley. 

Local
7 months ago
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 6/24

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 6/24

Local
7 months ago
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 6/24

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 6/24

Charles Houston Smith
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Monterey man arrested on several charges including attempted second degree murder

The Highland County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 55-year-old Charles Houston Smith of Monterey yesterday, June 23, 2025.