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Josie Crapenzano and her daughter speak at a podium.
Community
1 year ago
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts annual Bigger Together celebration

The event showcased the positive impact that BBBS has on the community and local mentorship. 

A family bicycles on a trail in Harrisonburg. The Harrisonburg Happy - Family Friendly Travel campaign highlights things families can do when visiting Harrisonburg
Community
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Tourism receives $20,000 state marketing grant

The City of Harrisonburg has received a $20,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) for its “Harrisonburg Happy – Family Friendly Travel” campaign, the maximum grant award.

Front facing photo of Wilson Hall at James Madison University
Community
1 year ago
JMU Engineering’s Project VULCAN I wins NASA’s Student Launch Initiative

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) announces James Madison University as the winner of the agency’s 2025 Student Launch challenge.

A woman looking at a health pamphlet.
Community
1 year ago
Virginia Senators introduce bill regarding access to reproductive healthcare 

Senators Kaine and Warner introduce bill to protect access to reproductive healthcare.

Mike Armstrong and Matt Tobia.
Community
1 year ago
HFD Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Armstrong signs off for the final time

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Fire Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Mike […]

Augusta County Fire and Rescue seal with a black bar on it
Community
1 year ago
Verona Volunteer Fire Company mourns loss of fireman

The Verona Volunteer Fire Company is grieving the loss of a fellow fireman.

hearing aid deafness hearing loss newborns children adults dr. robert hinkle.
Community
1 year ago
RCPS school board passes budget amendment for technology funds

The amendment will provide additional funds for technology equipment and capital projects that round up to approximately $2 million.

Eric Irizarry
Community
1 year ago
Staunton City Schools appoints new superintendent

The Staunton City School Board has appo inter Eric Irizarry as superintendent of Staunton City Schools, effective July 1, 2025.

Community
1 year ago
Westover Pool overing free admission for city residents until Thursday

Harrisonburg residents will be able to get into Westover Pool for free until Thursday to beat the heat.

An overhead shot of the Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds.
Community
1 year ago
Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds opens to public July 1

The spraygrounds, at approximately 6,000 square feet in size with 36 different spray features and interactive elements, will open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.

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