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A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Crime report numbers and Halloween preview | Rocktown Now Crime Report 10/17/25

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson discusses crime reports and gives a preview on Halloween activities.

Local
7 months ago
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 10/16

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 10/16

Local
7 months ago
JMU’s Peyton McDaniel named Sun Belt Female Student-Athlete of the Year

As part of its annual Fall Meetings in Atlanta, the Sun Belt Conference formally recognized award winners from the 2024-25 season at the Sun Belt Honors Banquet, tabbing Peyton McDaniel of James Madison women’s basketball as the Female Student-Athlete of the Year.

Up close of a Harrisonburg Police car.
Community
8 months ago
Harrisonburg Police Department inviting community members to join Police Auxiliary Unit.

Lieutenant Todd Miller explains the unit is a citizen volunteer team that supports the operations within the police department.

ACSO emblem
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s deputy struck by a vehicle

The deputy was struck while conducting a traffic stop in the Churchville area.

Road
Community
8 months ago
Public meeting October 27 for Vine Street improvement alternatives in Harrisonburg

The open-house meeting will take place between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center

Community
8 months ago
A new Assistant Principal for Waynesboro High School

Heather Craddock has been appointed Assistant Principal of Waynesboro High School

Summit Ridge Energy Timberville Meeting
Community
8 months ago
Summit Ridge Energy holds informational meeting regarding Timberville Solar Farm Project

The project will be located on 15628 Lone Pine Drive and will reportedly include approximately 10,800 solar modules and will span 27.4 acres of land. 

Community
8 months ago
Local teachers win top statewide Economic Education Awards

Teachers from Rockingham County and Harrisonburg City Schools win statewide Economic Education Awards

Closeup of road
Local
8 months ago
Continuous closure of Route 33 in Harrisonburg October 20-24 for bridge work

Route 33 in Harrisonburg is scheduled to be closed around the clock from 6 p.m. Monday, October 20, through 8 a.m. Friday, October 24.