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Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg City Council expected to pass budget with property tax increase tonight

Embedded in that nearly $405 million spending plan is a provision to hike property tax rates by as much as eight cents – from 96 cents to a $1.04 per $100 of assessed value.

Community
2 years ago
Swartz named dean of JMU School of Professional and Continuing Education

Swartz will oversee the school, which encompasses the Adult Degree Program, Lifelong Learning Institute, Youth Programs and Professional Development.  

Business
2 years ago
Gas prices increased across Virginia over the past week

Average gas prices in Virginia have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.46 per gallon today.

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ex-Rockingham teacher stands trial for child abuse charges

Authorities accused Davis of locking students in a bathroom at Peak View Middle School for lengthy periods of time as a form of punishment in 2021.

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Community
2 years ago
Rockingham County Public Schools announces graduation schedule

The pomp and circumstance all starts Wednesday, June 5 with Massanutten Technical Center’s graduation ceremony.

Obituaries
2 years ago
Ray Elvin Williams

Ray Elvin Williams, 89, of Elkton passed away on May 23, 2024 at his […]

Obituaries
2 years ago
Jimmy Dean Russell

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Jimmy Dean Russell, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed […]

Obituaries
2 years ago
Vicki Renee Harpine

Vicki Renee Harpine, 55, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 24, […]

Obituaries
2 years ago
Kathy Ann Sharpe

Kathy Sharpe of Timberville, Virginia, passed away peacefully and went to be with the […]

Obituaries
2 years ago
Shirley K. Brunk

Shirley K. Nafziger Brunk, 75, of Harrisonburg, VA went to be with the Lord […]