A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – June 21, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson updates us on the Sheriff’s Office’s activity and arrests from this past week. He also answers a reader question about seatbelt safety enforcement.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg to waive fees at Westover Pool this weekend in light of heat wave

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg City residents will have a free way to […]

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1 year ago
Harrisonburg Parks and Rec unveils designs for Sprayground at Ralph Sampson Park

Phase 1 of the project is expected to start later this year and wrap up by next summer. 

Local
1 year ago
Rockingham Fire and Rescue issuing reminders for safe grill use

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — It’s grilling season and before using your grill […]

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1 year ago
VDOT to close portion of North Mountain Road next week

This closure between Route 259 and Orchard Drive, west of Broadway, will allow VDOT crews to replace the bridge over Tusing Run with a box culvert.

Local
1 year ago
Camp LIT introduces young women to career in emergency response

The camp is not exclusive to only the fire department but also gets assistance from police departments and first responders from around the area. 

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1 year ago
Weyers Cave Ruritan members recognized for service

Steve Landes, District Governor for the Woodrow Wilson District, presented the club certificates for “Outstanding Club President” to Cheryl Montgomery and Outstanding Secretary to Maria Miller, as well as The Blue Ribbon Award to the club.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Convicted serial rapist identified as murderer in Shenandoah National Park case

Stanley Meador, special agent in charge of the FBI Richmond Field Office, explained during a press conference, Walter Leo Jackson Sr., from Cleveland, was the man responsible for the crime.

Local
1 year ago
Study shows that Harrisonburg used car prices have dropped since last year

The Jeep Grand Cherokee had the biggest price drop at around 14.5 percent, which is about $5,000 less than last year.

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1 year ago
Obenshain speaks on Virginia Senate’s slow progress on military family tuition bill

The Senate is expected to reconvene on Friday afternoon where they may discuss the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.