Local
2 years ago
A relatively quiet Pro-Palestine protest starts on James Madison University campus

A handful of protestors began occupying the quad early Wednesday morning in solidarity with protestors at the other universities who have been arrested and threatened with suspension and expulsion by their respective institutions.

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg Electric Commission announces rate decrease

The average residential customer who uses 1000 kWh per month can expect to see their bill decrease by approximately $5.45 per month once both of these changes are in effect.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Harrisonburg Police and Fire hosting walk and talk in Northeast Neighborhood

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Police and Fire Departments will be participating in […]

Local
2 years ago
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA hosting Mother’s Day auction

HARRISONBURG, VA (May 1, 2024) – The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA is hosting an online […]

Local
2 years ago
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to reduce adoption fees

Adoption fees are as little as $1 for adult dogs, cats, kittens, and small critters at RHSPCA.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Bridgewater Touch-a-Truck event hosting a special guest May 11

BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) — Bridgewater Fire & Rescue and Police Department will be […]

Community
2 years ago
Harrisonburg City Public Schools hosting PreK night at ExploreMore

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg City Public Schools’ VPI (Virginia Preschool Initiative) program […]

Community
2 years ago
UPDATE: HCPS STEMM Director speaks at the White House

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg City Public School’s director of Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

AG News
2 years ago
Rockingham County Fair announces Grandstand events

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The 2024 Rockingham County Fair will be August […]

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
JMU police seeing increase in campus scooter thefts

In an email alert sent to JMU faculty, staff and students, university police said it appeared that people have been cutting locks and taking the scooters at free will.