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First Responders’ work sometimes goes under-recognized, and many come under strain without sufficient support. This article explores ways to support first responders in the Valley.

Awards included Hunter Mathias for EMS of the Year, Aaron Bryant for Firefighter of the Year, and Battalion Chief Josh Bailey for Officer of the Year.

High school marching bands from across Virginia will meet at Harrisonburg High School on Saturday, October 11, 2025, for the 15th Annual Shenandoah Valley Marching Invitational.

National Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 8th. Harrisonburg Public Works has called it Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day.

The following First Fridays of the Valley venues plan to offer arts experiences Friday, October 3.

The event will be held in Harrisonburg on October 4th, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors.

Fourteen area nonprofit organizations have reported measurable impact after receiving grants totaling roughly $159,500 in 2024–2025.

RCPS has been informed of a confirmed case of tuberculosis (TB) within the school community.

Held September 16-17, the two-day, hands-on professional learning experience engaged middle and high school teachers from across the region.