A person in all black carrying a green trash bag in each hand.
Local
7 months ago
Trash service transition in Grottoes June 26

Officials are asking all trash service customers to have all green toters at the curb next Thursday, June 26, and leave them there until Waste Management picks them up for the last time.

An old red car and black car sit in a row of other cars.
Local
7 months ago
Shenandoah Cruise-In Car Show on June 21

The Shenandoah Moose Lodge is hosting their 12th annual “Cruise-In” car show June 21.

From left to right: Katharine Mongoven and Dr. Thomas R. Pereles
Local
7 months ago
Augusta Health honored with national awards in Excellence in Orthopedic and Surgical Care

The hospital received 13 distinctions from Healthgrades, which include distinctions placing it among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement.

Local
7 months ago
American Red Cross hosting blood drive at Valley Mall on Friday

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive Friday from 11 to 5 at the Valley Mall in Harrisonburg.

Weather
7 months ago
What is the summer solstice and what’s notable about this day?

The National Weather Service says the summer solstice occurs when the Earth’s tilt toward the sun is at a maximum.

A proclamation plaque is presented by Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Matt Lohr to Virginia Poultry Federation President, Hobey Bauhan at the Virginia Poultry Industry Center at Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
Agriculture
7 months ago
Governor Youngkin recognizes June 2025 as Virginia Turkey Lovers Month

The proclamation was presented by Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Matt Lohr to Virginia Poultry Federation President, Hobey Bauhan at the Virginia Poultry Industry Center at Rockingham County Fairgrounds.

Weather
7 months ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 2:45pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:45pm

South Main Street Traffic Crash
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
HPD investigating South Main Street crash involving a pedestrian

The incident occurred at 10:00 AM at the 1500 block of South Main Street on Thursday, June 19.

James Madison University campus
Local
7 months ago
JMU listed in “2025 Best Master’s in Communication Programs in Virginia”

According to MastersinCommunications.org, JMU’s Master’s in Communication and Advocacy program was ranked 2nd in their list of “2025 Best Master’s in Communication Programs in Virginia.”

Sunshine on a field of grass
Local
7 months ago
Fairview Cemetery approved for Virginia Landmarks Register

During their quarterly public meeting last week, the Commonwealth’s Board of Historic Resources approved a cemetery in Staunton to be listed on the VLR, the official list of places of historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural significance.