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According to online records, Ronald Smith pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge during a hearing Tuesday afternoon in Staunton Circuit Court.

Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards announced that Governor Glenn Youngkin made the decision to sign on the education portion and State funding as presented in the budget is included. 

Harrisonburg officials remind drivers that contractor milling and paving work will take place on a small strip of road on South Main Street, between the Harrisonburg Travel Center and Steven Kia businesses, Thursday evening beginning at seven o’clock.

High School Softball, Baseball & Soccer Scores – Tuesday, 5/6

The event was a virtual forum with partners and community members that discussed the need for food assistance and the possible solutions.

Rockingham County Public Schools, Rocktown History, and the Moton Museum will host an event to honor civil rights pioneers who fought for equal access to public education in Virginia.

The City of Harrisonburg’s Public Works Department is currently accepting comments on the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan. The deadline for comments is May 14.

According to City Sheriff Chris Hartless, the office is receiving reports that community members are receiving phone calls that the Staunton Sheriff” is saying that they missed jury duty and now owe a specified amount of money to avoid going to jail.

At around 10:15am, the Staunton Police Department posted a community alert that several downtown traffic lights were knocked out of commission by an unspecified issue with an electrical transformer.

The survey results will be implemented during the Virginia Economic Summit on December 5, 2025, while presenting policy recommendations.