Mug shot of David Joseph Liguori
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Harrisonburg man accused of animal cruelty has first court appearance

The Harrisonburg man who was arrested in connection with an animal cruelty case appeared in court on Tuesday. David Joseph Ligouri faces three charges, including animal cruelty as well as hit-and-run.

Local
9 months ago
…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT THIS EVENING…

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Sports
9 months ago
BC’s Pleskovic named ODAC Coach of the Year; eight Eagles honored

Bridgewater College Head Softball Coach Megan Pleskovic has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Coach of the Year to headline the league’s all-conference awards handed out on Tuesday.

A road closed sign in front of a flooded road.
Weather
9 months ago
Flood warning issued for Western Rockingham County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for potential flooding caused by excessive rainfall until 7:45 pm on Tuesday.

Sports
9 months ago
EMU’s Dean, Fravel earn All-ODAC softball honors

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its end-of-season all-conference teams on Tuesday, and two Royals were named All-ODAC. Meaghan Dean was named All-ODAC Second Team at first base while Grace Fravel was named Third Team All-ODAC at third base.

An overview of the Rockingham County Fairgrounds
Community
9 months ago
Rockingham County Lawn Parties & Festivals Guide

Rockingham County has released a master list of the lawn parties and festivals in the county.

Harrisonburg Police Department logo
Community
9 months ago
P.A.T.C.H. Summer Camp with HPD applications now open

P.A.T.C.H Camp provides young adults exposure to their local police department and the role it plays in the community.

Rockingham County Public Schools logo
Community
9 months ago
RCPS School Board removes two books from school district

The 4-1 vote to remove the books came despite the recommendations to retain them by Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett.

A black and whie dog and a black and brown dog sitting under a house in dirt.
Local
9 months ago
RHSPCA rescues more abandoned dogs in Broadway

An additional 27 dogs were brought to safety on Friday and eight more on Sunday—bringing the total number of rescued dogs to 52 from an abandoned house in Broadway.

Tyler and Landon with their families after they signed with local colleges.
Sports
9 months ago
Two Rocktown High School students sign for collegiate level athletic careers

Two Rocktown High School students signed with Bridgewater College and James Madison University to continue their athletic careers.