Local
1 year ago
City of Harrisonburg to extend paid parental leave to all full and part time employees

An update to the Parental Leave Police was revealed at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting and it states that city employees can use up to eight weeks of paid parental leave within a six-month period.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg coalition fighting drug abuse

The group Faces 4 Change (F4C) launched a bundle of materials titled “Methamphetamine Prevention and Intervention Bundle,’ which helps educate the public about the dangers of meth.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Parks and Rec breaks ground on Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park

City Communications Director Mike Parks explained that the project’s interactive elements will allow children of all ages to enjoy 36 unique spray features throughout the park’s 6,000 square feet play area.

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Local
1 year ago
Former Broadway town police chief raising money for legal funds following recent termination

The Broadway Town Council voted 6-1 to terminate Miller as chief during a called special meeting last Friday.

Local
1 year ago
Staunton to get head start on paving operations over next several weeks

Sections of Churchville Avenue, Grove Lane, West Frederick Street, and Greenville Avenue are among several other streets on the docket.

Sports
1 year ago
JMU Dukes Docket — Sports at a glance week of October 7, 2024

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Tuesday, October 8 – Men’s Soccer at Virginia in […]

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Sports
1 year ago
Bridgewater Eagle Watch — Sports at a glance week of October 7, 2024

BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) — Monday, October 7 – Women’s Golf at Knights Invitational […]

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Sports
1 year ago
EMU Royal Roundup — Sports at a glance week of October 7, 2024

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Tuesday, October 8 – Women’s Soccer vs Shenandoah University […]

Local
1 year ago
Discussions continue for Harrison House renovations

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) –The Harrisonburg City Council furthered their support for the restoration […]

Community
1 year ago
Massanutten Regional Library to host Valley Archives Fair

The annual event, which is free and open to the public, is a celebration of Virginia Archives Month in the Shenandoah Valley.