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Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
1 year ago
Traffic delays for the week of May 19, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Road work that could affect drivers in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of May 19.

An up-close picture of a silver water faucet with water flowing out
Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Water Treatment Plant nearing return to full service

Public Works most recently reported yesterday that the plant made significant progress toward reestablishing the stored, available water supplies, but reduced water usage from community members and local businesses where possible is still needed is still recommended.

Local
1 year ago
VDOT lifts lane closures for Memorial Day Weekend

VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, May 23 until noon on Tuesday, May 27.

Violin in retro style on wooden table, closeup
Entertainment
1 year ago
33rd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival plans several events June 9-15

On the theme of “Journeys,” the 2025 Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (June 9–15, 2025) is a week of  music and community, with performances held on the campus of Eastern Mennonite University and in downtown Harrisonburg.

Local
1 year ago
JMU Baseball wraps up season with series win at Texas State

James Madison completed its 2025 campaign with a series win, knocking off Texas State in Sun Belt Conference baseball, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon at Bobcat Ballpark to bookend the three-game series with wins.

An overview of the inside of the Atlantic Union Bank Center with grads sitting on chairs on the floor and the stands full of people.
Community
1 year ago
Over 4,000 students part of JMU’s 2025 Spring Commencement

4,084 undergraduates walked the stage this weekend at James Madison University to receive their diplomas.

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute poster
Entertainment
1 year ago
“Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute” comes to Court Square Theater May 30

Court Square Theater hosts Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute Friday, May 30 at 7:30 pm.

Local
1 year ago
JMU Baseball loses on a walk-off hit at Texas State, 5-4

Tied at four in the ninth inning, Texas State used a Coy DeFury single to walk off James Madison baseball, 5-4, on Friday night in Sun Belt Conference action at Bobcat Ballpark.

Baseball on grass
Local
1 year ago
High School Baseball, Softball & Soccer Scores – Friday, 5/16

High School Baseball, Softball & Soccer Scores – Friday, 5/16

Brandyn Thomas Long mug shot
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
ACSO arrests man on several firearm charges

Brandyn Thomas Long, 32, was taken into custody at his residence. The arrest stems from an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred on May 14, 2025.