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On August 29, 2024, the Wildlife Center admitted a rare and seldom-seen patient: a Wood Turtle. Now, nine months later, that Wood Turtle has made its long-awaited return to the wild.

Crews at Shenandoah National Park are continuing to cleanup and evaluate trails for damage and high-water hazards following last week’s severe storm damage.

Sheriff Donald Smith says there is a heavy police presence at The Confederate Breast Works, where they found the car of 33-year-old Scott Wayne Fitzgerald.

Road work that could affect drivers in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of May 19.

Public Works most recently reported yesterday that the plant made significant progress toward reestablishing the stored, available water supplies, but reduced water usage from community members and local businesses where possible is still needed is still recommended.

VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, May 23 until noon on Tuesday, May 27.

On the theme of “Journeys,” the 2025 Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (June 9–15, 2025) is a week of  music and community, with performances held on the campus of Eastern Mennonite University and in downtown Harrisonburg.

James Madison completed its 2025 campaign with a series win, knocking off Texas State in Sun Belt Conference baseball, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon at Bobcat Ballpark to bookend the three-game series with wins.

4,084 undergraduates walked the stage this weekend at James Madison University to receive their diplomas.

Court Square Theater hosts Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute Friday, May 30 at 7:30 pm.