James Madison junior Daria Munteanu holding a tennis racket
Sports
9 months ago
Dukes’ Munteanu named Sun Belt Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

James Madison junior Daria Munteanu has been voted the final Sun Belt Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for the 2025 spring season, the league announced on Wednesday.

Man's hand signing the document
Local
9 months ago
Applications to purchase properties on Reservoir Street ends Friday

Harrisonburg implemented a new webpage earlier this year where interested developers can learn more about surplus properties the City is selling to help spur residential development.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
9 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council approves Smithland Road rezoning

Harrisonburg City Council unanimously approved the rezoning of two parcels of land on Smithland Road for the construction of around 55 housing units.

Mug shot of Jesse Weakley Jr.
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
LPD arrests man for domestic disturbance involving two vehicles

Jesse Weakley, Jr. has been charged with 12 counts, including Felony Child Endangerment.

Closeup horizontal photo of old baseball in front of wooden bat on natural grass field
Local
9 months ago
RCFR issues safety guidelines for families with kids playing spring sports

RCFR says parents should make sure young athletes have a water bottle for practices and games, drinking about 10 gulps of water for every 20 minutes of play.

Kids Castle Playground at Purcell Park in April 2025
Local
9 months ago
Community to bid farewell to Kids Castle as new project set to begin

Special event to take place at Purcell Park May 8 before playground closes May 12.

2025 JMU Public Service Awards with photos of recipients
Local
9 months ago
JMU honors local residents & researchers for public service efforts

Four Shenandoah Valley residents were recognized for their exemplary public service work in regional government and nonprofit organizations.

Court gavel with American flag in the background
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Former JMU student sentenced for part in fatal 2023 crash

Campbell Fortune was sentenced yesterday to 90 days in jail and 7 years supervised probation after pleading “no contest” to speeding and negligent homicide.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
9 months ago
HCPS School Board approves Superintendent’s 2026 Recommended Budget

A motion was filed to accept Proposal C, which would include a 3% raise in salaries, and have primary focus on Compensation, Positions and Operating. 

Baseball on grass
Local
9 months ago
High School Baseball, Softball & Soccer Scores – Tuesday, 4/22

BASEBALL VALLEY DISTRICT Spotswood 16 Rocktown 1 East Rockingham 12 Broadway 1 Turner Ashby […]