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Local
2 years ago
Kavanaugh to step down as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia

Chris Kavanaugh announced the decision this week, stating in a news release that his wife will become a U.S. District Court judge next month, which led to his decision to step down. 

Local
2 years ago
James Madison University launches campus safety app

The free app, replacing LiveSafe, aims to provide the university community with essential alerts and instant access to public safety resources.

Sports
2 years ago
First Harrisonburg High School Varsity football game of season postponed

According to a social media post from Harrisonburg High School Sports and Activities, forecasted storms and heavy rainfall Thursday evening prompted school athletic officials to push the game back to next Friday, Aug. 30, at 7:00 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Virginia State Police investigating serious crash in Shenandoah County

SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash […]

Local
2 years ago
Four Harrisonburg police officers receive 2024 Award for Valor

Sergeant Brian Tusing, Officer John A. Denneny, Officer Alaina C. McWhorter and Officer Rose Mary Nuno were presented with the 2024 Award for Valor from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.

Local
2 years ago
Rockingham Board of Supervisors votes to partially fund Briery Branch upgrades following heated discussion between members

The organization that manages Briery Branch is awaiting potential grant money for the project, but county finances have been needed for the initial upgrades. That prompted a tense discussion before the five-to-two vote, with Supervisors Rick Chandler and Sallie Wolfe-Garrison dissenting.  

Local
2 years ago
Virginia State Police launches campaign to reduce crashes

Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E) is now in effect and will continue through the year.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Plea hearing delayed again for Harrisonburg man facing multiple child pornography charges

Mark Everett Paulson was set to enter a plea during a hearing this morning in Rockingham County Circuit Court.

Local
2 years ago
Fourth annual Tomato Fest is on despite drought

Despite extreme drought conditions in Rockingham County, the Harrisonburg Farmers Market will proceed with the 4th Annual Tomato Fest on Saturday, August 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Turner Pavilion.

Sports
2 years ago
JMU Field Hockey picked third in preseason MAC coaches poll

CLEVELAND (JMU Athletics) – James Madison field hockey was predicted to finish third in […]