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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – May 3, 2024

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson has a roundup of this week’s arrests, calls and other activity by the Sheriff’s Office, and talks about anonymous reporting service, Crime Stoppers. If you have a question for Sheriff Hutcheson, send it to news@rocktownnow.com.

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg adds electric school buses to fleet

The process has been in the works since 2021 when the Virginia Environmental Quality Department put up a $9.25 million grant to Virginia properties for electric school buses.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Harrisonburg man found guilty of trespassing at Broadway High School

David Rudmin, 42, was arrested after showing up at the school in January displaying anti-LGBTQ+ signs, which he argued was a form of religious expression, in response to a recent student protest at the school.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Chief Charlie’s Kids Fishing Day May 4

GROTTOES, VA (Rocktown Now) — The town of Grottoes will be hosting a Kids […]

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Community
2 years ago
Eastern Mennonite University prepares for commencement this Sunday

EMU Provost Dr. Tyneisha Willingham said on the Mike Schickman Show that the ceremony kicks off at 1 p.m. on the front lawn, where graduates will hear from three featured speakers.

Community
2 years ago
Harrisonburg school superintendent talks Rocktown High School on ‘Early Mornings’

The finished version of Harrisonburg’s brand-new second high school was unveiled last week, which was better news to some in the community than others.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Virginia DMV spreads awareness for seat belt safety campaign

The campaign, known as ‘Click It Or Ticket,’ will be in effect from May 13 through June 2 on roadways across the commonwealth.

Local
2 years ago
Fatality reported in Fulks Run crash

Chief Jeremy Holloway told Rocktown Now that a car rear-ended a small bus that had six people on board.

Community
2 years ago
Camp L.I.T. applications due May 3

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Time is running out for girls who want […]

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Local
2 years ago
Recommended age for breast cancer screening lowered to 40

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – It was reported this week that the recommended age […]