Entertainment
2 years ago
Harrisonburg named one of the Best Mountain Towns in Virginia

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Travel + Leisure has named Harrisonburg second best Mountain […]

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg Parks and Rec invites public to share more feedback on Spraygrounds

The informational meeting is set for next Wednesday evening, May 15, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lucy Simms Center.

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg Soap Box Derby to return this weekend

Rockingham County Rotarian Jim Elmore said on the Mike Schickman Show yesterday that helping young drivers get in the race is great, but being able to teach them lifelong skills is even better.

United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County logo
Local
2 years ago
United Way now accepting volunteers for annual ‘Day of Action’

The event has brought volunteers together to make a difference in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for nearly 30 years.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Bridgewater Rescue Squad hosting EMT class

BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) — Bridgewater Rescue Squad will be hosting an EMT class […]

Community
2 years ago
Shenandoah County School Board votes to restore original Confederate names for two schools

The Shenandoah County School Board moved to restore the school names in a 5-1 vote, effectively changing both of the Quicksburg schools from Mountain View back to Stonewall Jackson High and Honey Run back to Ashby-Lee Elementary, respectively.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office arrests Stuart’s Draft man in connection with reported shooting

Officers arrested Raymond Gregory Allen, 35, of Stuarts Draft. Authorities were searching for Allen in the Wilda Lane area on Wednesday.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – May 9, 2024

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson explains the details behind the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail’s sudden temporary closure this week.

Community
2 years ago
Mother and son to both graduate from James Madison University this weekend

LouAnn Leonard will walk across the stage first during the 1:30 p.m. ceremony on Friday for JMU’s College of Education, the School of Professional and Continuing Education, and University Studies. Her son, Bryce, will follow during the College of Business commencement at 4:30 p.m.

James Madison University's purple logo
Local
2 years ago
JMU Graduation this weekend – expect delays

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — James Madison University Graduation will be May 9, 10, […]