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Sports
7 days ago
JMU Field Hockey rolls to a 6-0 victory at Ohio

Four first-half goals guided James Madison field hockey (6-6, 5-1 MAC) to its fifth consecutive win as the Dukes dominated Ohio, 6-0, Friday afternoon at Pruitt Field.

Local
7 days ago
Missing 19-year-old from Waynesboro located safely

UPDATE: (10/16/26 6:35PM) – 19-year-old Ethan Edward Smith has been safely located.

Local
7 days ago
50-Year Harrisonburg Family Practice Welcomes New Chapter with Augusta Health

Augusta Health has finalized its acquisition of Harrisonburg Family Practice.

Latte with a cinnamon stick and pumpkin in the background
Fall Guide
7 days ago
Local coffeeshops to visit in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Fall 2026

Fall is here and so are fall-themed food and beverages.

clouds in the blue sky
Weather
1 week ago
Shenandoah Valley Forecast: Freeze Watch Saturday night

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – A strong cold front will move through the Shenandoah […]

RHSPCA heads to Charlottesville poster
Community
1 week ago
Meet Your New Best Friend: RHSPCA heads to Charlottesville

The RHSPCA will be in Charlottesville on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1–3 pm and November 14, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at PetSmart at Hollymead in Charlottesville.

A construction worker lays pavement on a road.
Roads & Traffic
1 week ago
Pavement replacement to impact portion of Water Street Parking Deck in Harrisonburg

The City of Harrisonburg will close a drive aisle and some parking areas on the lower level of the Water Street Parking Deck beginning at 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, for pavement replacement.

Dr. Myron S. Augsburger
Community
1 week ago
Former Eastern Mennonite University President Dr. Myron S. Augsburger passes away

Eastern Mennonite University is mourning the death of Dr. Myron S. Augsburger, who served as the university’s fifth president from 1965 to 1980.

Beth Macy
Elections
1 week ago
Beth Macy schedules ‘Rock the Vote Rocktown’ weekend of public events

6th District Candidate Beth Macy will be in the Harrisonburg area this weekend campaigning for votes.

Headshot of Suzan W. Alshehadeh
Local
1 week ago
UPDATE: Missing 15-year-old from Waynesboro safely located

UPDATE (10/16/26): The Waynesboro Police Department reports that on the morning of October 15, 2026, Suzan W. Alshehadeh was successfully located and is safe.