Dr. James C. Schmidt gets sworn in on stage with several James Madison University officials.
Local
10 months ago
JMU announces Dr. James C. Schmidt as seventh president

Schmidt’s appointment will begin July 1, 2025.  

Harrisonburg Public Works logo
Local
10 months ago
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program presents updates to Harrisonburg City Council

A Point-based Prioritization System was introduced through a flow chart.

Headshot of Former Rockingham County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Oskar Scheikl
Local
10 months ago
Former RCPS Superintendent weighs in on MTC dispute

Scheikl posted on his Facebook page Tuesday evening that he is stunned by the county school board’s reported demand that Harrisonburg City School Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards be removed from a leadership role in MTC governance.

A James Madison University baseball player throws the ball from the outfield.
Local
10 months ago
James Madison Baseball falls at home to Richmond, 12-4

Richmond put its first five batters of the game on base and rode the momentum, as James Madison baseball fell, 12-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

A Bridgewater College baseball player swings at a baseball.
Sports
10 months ago
Suters’ walk-off home run lifts Bridgewater Baseball past Shenandoah

Bridgewater baseball took down nationally recognized Shenandoah in walk-off home run fashion to complete the comeback and to secure an 8-5 win at home Tuesday.

An Eastern Mennonite Baseball player pitches the ball on the mound.
Sports
10 months ago
EMU Baseball earns road win at Washington and Lee, 7-6

Looking to get back in the win column, the EMU Baseball team marched into Lexington to take on the Generals of Washington & Lee. The Royals’ bats were quiet early, but they came to life in the later innings to hold off W&L for a 7-6 victory, snapping a five-game losing streak.

James Madison University women's soccer Head Coach Joshua Walters, Sr stands on the field.
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10 months ago
JMU Women’s Soccer coach Josh Walters gets contract extension through 2027

James Madison Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced a two-year contract extension running through the 2027 season for women’s soccer Head Coach Joshua Walters, Sr.

An Eastern Mennonite University softball player leads off the base at short stop.
Sports
10 months ago
Eastern Mennonite Softball drops two games at Mary Washington

EMU wrapped up its non-ODAC slate on Tuesday, taking on Mary Washington in a pair of Tuesday matchups. In the first game, the Royals seventh-inning comeback fell short, as the Eagles picked up a 4-1 win.

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Local
10 months ago
RCPS School Board approves 2025-2026 Budget

The vote to carry the motion was unanimous. 

A poster of Calista Garcia
Entertainment
10 months ago
Court Square Theater Welcomes Singer/Songwriter Calista Garcia April 5

Court Square Theater welcomes Calista Garcia for an evening of music (ranging from folk and roots to Latin, blues, and pop) Saturday, April 5.