Local
2 years ago
Work on Reservoir Street in Harrisonburg to cause delays

The city’s Public Works department said Monday that Harrisonburg Electric Commission is replacing a transformer at its substation near the intersection of Reservoir Street and Martin Luther King Junior Way.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
ACSO Searching For Church Burglary Suspect

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with a burglary that occurred on May 1, 2024 at the Sangerville Church of the Brethren.

Business
2 years ago
Gas prices drop in the valley

Gas prices in Virginia dropped another three cents per gallon in the last week to an average of 3-45 today.

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Community
2 years ago
EMU seminary offers new MA in Theological Studies starting fall 2024

The MATS includes 15 core units, with 21 elective units focusing on the student’s specialized study in concentrations of theology and culture, biblical studies, or peacebuilding. 

Community
2 years ago
Bridgewater College Celebrates Class of 2024

BRIDGEWATER VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Bridgewater College recognized 282 undergraduate and 35 master’s students […]

Local
2 years ago
Storms rock parts of Rockingham and Augusta county

– Severe thunderstorms moving through Southern Rockingham and Northern Augusta County Friday evening, downed power lines and trees and caused damage to buildings in the Bridgewater area.

Community
2 years ago
Furious Flower Poetry Center to be awarded for digital literacy

Representatives from the poetry center have been invited to share their work as part of the Literacy in a Digital Age lecture series in April 2025.

Local
2 years ago
Work on South Main Street in Harrisonburg planned through May

According to Harrisonburg Public Works, ramp, sidewalk and concrete improvements are starting today at South Main Street and the Grattan Street cut-through – near the city’s World War I memorial.

Community
2 years ago
Augusta County School Board to continue summer four-day work week option

Dr. Kelly Troxell, Augusta County Schools’ Personnel Director, told the board this has been a popular move for quite some time.

Local
2 years ago
RHSPCA to run benefit jewelry auction

The Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA is accepting online bids for this jewelry, art, home goods, gift certificates and other items through 7 p.m. on May 7.