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The Harrisonburg Police Department is mourning the passing of retired K9 Tyr.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health & Human Services recently released updated dietary guidelines that acknowledge the value of prioritizing high-quality protein, dairy and fresh fruits and vegetables to address poor health outcomes across the nation.

Paul Helmuth, a 35-year emergency services veteran who currently serves as fire administrative officer and deputy emergency coordinator with the Harrisonburg Fire Department has been appointed director of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center.

The Staunton Montessori School will be relocating from Fishersville to Staunton this summer.

After waiting 4 months, Elkton resident Greg Hansbrough has found a living liver donor.

The SMHP is designed to reduce barriers to mental health care for individuals experiencing homelessness by embedding trauma-informed counseling services directly within the shelter environment.

Chaz Haywood is now the new Chair of the Rockingham County Republican Committee.

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County announced that a new endowment fund will help organizations that specialize in historic preservation.

“Studies in Color” by Kathleen Johnston will be open from February 9 – March 18.

The anthology launches February 3, 2026, with print editions and digital copies available at local bookshops and online retailers.