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Obituaries
2 years ago
Jackie Lee Spitler

Jackie Lee Spitler, 77, of Fulks Run, VA passed away September 2, 2024, at […]

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg sees new record in visitor spending with $242 million in 2023

In 2023, visitors spent $242.2 million in Harrisonburg, a nearly 17 percent increase over pre-pandemic numbers that have grown every year since 2019. That spending supported 2,678 jobs in the city and contributed nearly $13 million to local tax revenue.

Community
2 years ago
Massanutten Technical Center students to participate in 9/11 stair climb at Bridgeforth Stadium

The event honors the heroic first responders of 9/11 by symbolically retracing the steps they took in service. Students enrolled in MTC’s Emergency Medical Technician and Criminal Justice classes will participate in the climb. 

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office warns of multiple phone scams

Augusta County authorities are reporting that multiple phone scams have been circulating around using the Sheriff’s Office and Circuit Court phone numbers.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
State police name victim in fatal motorcycle crash

The rider of the Honda, Jacobo Wilson, 34, of Harrisonburg, died at the scene.

Local
2 years ago
The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season

The Commanders allowed Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to score 37 points, the second most in the NFL through the first 15 games of Week 1, and rack up 392 yards.

Sports
2 years ago
Melville’s goal lifts JMU Men’s Soccer past No. 14 Georgetown, 1-0

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) — James Madison graduate Aidan Melville found the back of […]

Community
2 years ago
RCPS Board votes to remove seven books from the county’s school libraries

Supplementary materials were back on the agenda at last night’s Rockingham County School Board meeting.

Local
2 years ago
Shenandoah National Park to host art event

The event will be held from Sept. 27-29. Artists will hold demonstrations and workshops throughout the weekend at several locations in the park.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Preliminary hearing delayed for man involved with alleged theft of vehicle that crashed into HPD cruiser

A suspect who was riding in a vehicle stolen from the Charlottesville area and driven into a Harrisonburg Police cruiser last month was expected to appear in court this morning.