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James Madison wraps up spring football practice on Saturday, April 12 when it hosts the 2025 Spring Game, presented by Duke’s Mayo, at Bridgeforth Stadium.  The game will be broadcast on the JMU Radio Network (92.1 FM | 550 AM) and online at RocktownNow.com.

According to an update from Sheriff Chad Cubbage, PCSO patrol and investigations staff attended body cam training yesterday, kicking off an initiative more than a year in the making.  

Tzophia Francis placed 2nd and won $250. Promise Wayland played 3rd and won $125. The two students will compete in Williamsburg in June.

Following a closed session during the regular meeting, the Board announced the acceptance of the resignation of former County Attorney Jim Benkahla, thanking him for his service.

A further investigation was conducted and five capsules of suspected fentanyl, five vials of suspected cocaine, Suboxone strips, other various Controlled Substance tablets, and multiple syringes recovered.

The reception, artist talks, and exhibition are free and open to the public.

On Thursday, officials from Goodwill Industries of the Valley, Harrisonburg Mayor Deana Reed, Councilwoman Laura Dent, and Rockingham County Chamber of Commerce officials welcomed in over 100 shoppers to the new outlet store which has items you would normally find at a Goodwill store, but most items are priced by the pound, rather than individually.

RCOS received nearly $6,500 from Martin’s Supermarket as part of their “Feeding School Kids Initiative.”

#14 James Madison lacrosse used a 5-0 run bridging the third and fourth quarters to pull away from Georgetown for a 16-11 win at Cooper Field on Wednesday afternoon.

Bridgewater baseball eased by Hood Wednesday, winning 13-3 at home in a run-rule victory through seven innings.