Photo of the exterior of a Sheetz
Local
7 months ago
Sheetz to open first Mount Crawford location

On Wednesday, April 30, Sheetz will officially open its first-ever Mount Crawford store located at 280 Parsons Street, Mount Crawford, VA 22841.

A Harrisonburg Public Works traffic calming measure taken on South Willow Street.
Community
7 months ago
City seeks community feedback on Draft 2025 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Guide

Harrisonburg Public Works will host an open house Tuesday, April 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Harrisonburg City Council Chambers, 409 S. Main St.

Photo showing spikes in front of fire engine tires with red circles showing where the spikes are located
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Churchville Fire Department officials investigating spikes near fire engines

Officials with the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department are still looking for the person who placed what appeared to be spikes that are meant to puncture tires in front of one of the fire engines.

Local
7 months ago
James Madison Baseball loses at Virginia, 12-6

Virginia used a five-run second inning to build a lead it never relinquished, as James Madison baseball fell, 12-6, on Wednesday evening at Disharoon Park.

Mug Shot of Deonte L. Harris
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Armed standoff in Stuarts Draft ends peacefully with arrest

Deonte Harris was charged with 16 counts, including Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Man's hand signing the document
Local
7 months ago
Applications to purchase properties on Reservoir Street ends Friday

Harrisonburg implemented a new webpage earlier this year where interested developers can learn more about surplus properties the City is selling to help spur residential development.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
7 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council approves Smithland Road rezoning

Harrisonburg City Council unanimously approved the rezoning of two parcels of land on Smithland Road for the construction of around 55 housing units.

Mug shot of Jesse Weakley Jr.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
LPD arrests man for domestic disturbance involving two vehicles

Jesse Weakley, Jr. has been charged with 12 counts, including Felony Child Endangerment.

Closeup horizontal photo of old baseball in front of wooden bat on natural grass field
Local
7 months ago
RCFR issues safety guidelines for families with kids playing spring sports

RCFR says parents should make sure young athletes have a water bottle for practices and games, drinking about 10 gulps of water for every 20 minutes of play.

Kids Castle Playground at Purcell Park in April 2025
Local
7 months ago
Community to bid farewell to Kids Castle as new project set to begin

Special event to take place at Purcell Park May 8 before playground closes May 12.