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President and CEO Greg Rogers told host Jim Britt on Early Mornings Tuesday that utility crews usually make tough trips, but this particular trip had them experiencing all facets of the job.

The 14-page resolution outlined the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers as well as Prohibited Conduct and Resolution Procedures.

The new concentrations allow students to take 15 elective credits and focus on Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Systems and Geo-Environmental Engineering. They also allow students to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals while obtaining specialized knowledge and skills to meet job market demands.

The project will create 28 new jobs and add 81,00 square feet to the company’s existing 250,000-square-foot facility in Mill Place Commerce Park in Verona.

In a social media post from HPD, the male was described as a white male, approximately 5’8″ tall with a medium build. He was reportedly wearing a red and black sweatshirt, black pants and “Furry Uggs” boots.

Richard Moore, 47, of Fishersville, filed a response Monday in federal court to overturn a recent ruling that denied his release from prison.

The “22nd Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run and Walk” is this Saturday, Oct. 19 at Westover Park.

At their meeting Monday night, the Rockingham County School Board voted 4-1 to remove ‘Allegedly,’ by Tiffany Jackson, countering the recommendation from Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett’s content review committee to retain the book. Board member Jackie Lohr cast the lone dissenting vote. 

We asked Rocktown Now’s readers to share their photos of the Northern Lights above the Shenandoah Valley late last week, and you all didn’t disappoint! Thank you all for sharing these lovely images of such a rare sight this far south. 

Fortunately, all of the horses at Garland Quarter Horses & Paints in the Lyndhurst area were able to make it out alive. However, the barn was destroyed and a GoFundMe page has been set up as well as drop off locations for supplies.