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James Madison University softball players huddle together on the field.
Sports
1 year ago
Comeback falls short as Dukes drop series finale to Marshall

Despite a four-run sixth inning to cut the deficit to one, James Madison softball could not overcome a 7-2 Marshall lead, as the Thundering Herd completed the sweep of the Dukes by a score of 7-6 in Sun Belt Conference action on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

Flames from an outdoor wood fire
Local
1 year ago
Rockingham County implements open burning regulations

The new guidelines specify that open burning permits will only be issued for the disposal of brush and landscape waste.

Frontier Culture Museum logo
Entertainment
1 year ago
VA250 Mobile Museum Experience Tour to make a stop at the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia

The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia will host the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience from April 15 to April 17.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
1 year ago
Traffic delays for the week of March 24, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) – The following is a list of highway work that […]

A James Madison University softball player gets ready to hit the ball.
Local
1 year ago
James Madison Softball gets run-ruled by Marshall, 14-4

A two-out fielding error by James Madison softball opened the door for eight unearned runs in the first inning for Marshall, as they powered past the Dukes in run-rule fashion by a score of 14-4 in Sun Belt Conference play on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

Smoke rises from flames of burning trees.
Local
1 year ago
Elevated threat of rapid fire spread until 8 p.m.

An elevated threat of rapid fire spread until 8 PM this evening.

A Throwing Shade banner surrounded by plants.
Agriculture
1 year ago
Throwing Shade VA program offers discounts for planting native species

The Virginia Department of Forestry’s Throwing Shade VA program is back and giving consumers discounts when they purchase native trees and shrubs from over 15 participating retail nurseries. 

Coach Ryan Odom on the basketball court.
Local
1 year ago
Ryan Odom to be named next UVA Men’s Basketball Coach

With the official announcement expected Saturday by the University of Virginia, VCU Head Coach Ryan Odom will be named the new Head Coach of the Virginia Cavaliers Men’s Basketball team.  

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
What are the sound ordinances in Rockingham County? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about what kind of sound ordinances are in Rockingham County and shows the course for their motorcycle demo that will be in the next report.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Frederick County Sheriff’s Office arrests man on abduction charges

Nicholas Hess is charged with 5 offenses, including abduction, and is being held without bond.