Parade
Local
1 year ago
Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department hosting lawn party this weekend

Grottoes will be kicking off their annual lawn party tomorrow and it will be packed with events for everyone.

Local
1 year ago
Reminder: Rockingham County begins property reassessments

The reassessment field staff will visit properties around the county to assess the value of real estate property and confirm the information on file is accurate and up to date.

Local
1 year ago
New Market staple now accepting SUN and SNAP benefits

Starting tomorrow the store will be partnering with Virginia Fresh Match to offer those who pay with those options to double their benefits on fruits and vegetables by getting a 50% discount.

Virginia State Police seal
Local
1 year ago
State police investigate Sunday morning crash that killed Rockingham County teen

Gadge M. Crawford,17, of Timberville, was driving a 2002 Honda Accord at high speeds when it crossed a double solid yellow centerline.

Local
1 year ago
VSP investigating fatal crash in Augusta County

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash […]

AG News
1 year ago
15 Virginia localities deemed as natural disaster areas due to droughts

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — 15 Virginia localities have been designated by the USDA […]

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Hearing continued for Rockingham County man charged with Waynesboro shooting

The attorney hearing for Dustin Allen Dove, of McGaheysville, was set for Tuesday afternoon but was continued for the third time since his arrest in May. He is scheduled to appear in Waynesboro General District on September 17.  

Local
1 year ago
City of Harrisonburg breaks ground to build Fire Station near Park View neighborhood

Station 5 will improve the service and response time for those who reside in the Park View area, which Tobia set helps the fire department meet their goal of a four-minute response time across the Friendly City.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Salvation Army to open cooling center ahead of heat wave

The organization’ s cooling center that was operating during the heat wave that occurred earlier this summer will open again in anticipation of high temperatures later this week.

Local
1 year ago
JMU and Rockingham County Circuit Court partner for local history course

The course, titled “Roots Revealed: Local History in Rockingham County” will be offered through JMU’s Lifelong Learning Institute and will be taught by Deputy Clerk Megan Pullen.