2025 JMU Public Service Awards with photos of recipients
Local
7 months ago
JMU honors local residents & researchers for public service efforts

Four Shenandoah Valley residents were recognized for their exemplary public service work in regional government and nonprofit organizations.

Court gavel with American flag in the background
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Former JMU student sentenced for part in fatal 2023 crash

Campbell Fortune was sentenced yesterday to 90 days in jail and 7 years supervised probation after pleading “no contest” to speeding and negligent homicide.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
7 months ago
HCPS School Board approves Superintendent’s 2026 Recommended Budget

A motion was filed to accept Proposal C, which would include a 3% raise in salaries, and have primary focus on Compensation, Positions and Operating. 

Baseball on grass
Local
7 months ago
High School Baseball, Softball & Soccer Scores – Tuesday, 4/22

BASEBALL VALLEY DISTRICT Spotswood 16 Rocktown 1 East Rockingham 12 Broadway 1 Turner Ashby […]

Local
7 months ago
James Madison Softball gets shutout by No. 25 Virginia

James Madison softball mustered up just two hits, as Eden Bigham and Virginia shut down the Dukes in six innings 11-0 Tuesday evening at Veterans Memorial Park.

Mugshot of Katelynn Ann Hipes
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Nelson County murder suspect arrested in Harrisonburg

22-year-old Katelynn Ann Hipes of Augusta County was arrested on Tuesday afternoon on two different charges in Nelson County including second degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

Mug shot of Sean A. Barb
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
HPD arrests wanted suspect Monday night after standoff

Sean A. Barb was charged with 19.2-232: Capias of Circuit Court x3

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County logo
Local
7 months ago
Application cycle for local scholarship program closes Thursday

Ann Siciliano, Senior Director of Scholarships and Grants for the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, says that 26 scholarships and nearly $1 million in funding are available to support academic or vocational studies.

HPD Safety Alert
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
UPDATE: Shelter-in-place lifted; officers remain in the area

HPD said those who live in this area or received this alert, are told to continue to stay inside their homes as law enforcement works nearby.

A gavel sits on a desk.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Staunton man receives five years in prison for child abuse charges

An Augusta County Circuit Court judge sentenced Malik O’Bryan Strother to 10 years in prison during a recent hearing. However, half of that sentenced was suspended, according to online records.