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A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – September 6, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks more about how the college student’s return to town affects local arrest numbers and the Sheriff’s Office’s activity. And have you considered a career in law enforcement – perhaps with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office? Hutch talks about their hiring process in response to this episode’s question of the week.

HCPS building
Local
2 years ago
HCPS sends letter to families in aftermath of Apalachee High School shooting

Richards added that the school division recently partnered with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation and parents will soon receive information on the See Something, Say Something formal system.

Eastern Mennonite University logo
Local
2 years ago
EMU Chamber Singers chosen to perform at Anabaptism celebration in Zurich

EMU Assistant Professor of Music Benjamin Bergey said on the Mike Schikman Show Thursday that this is truly an honor.

Local
2 years ago
Local nonprofits to join forces for community resource fair celebrating National Recovery Month

Executive Director of Open Doors Nate Riddle says the fair is a collaborative effort involving over 20 local non-profit organizations, businesses and government agencies that come together to support Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residents who have lower incomes, are unhoused or have recently returned from incarceration.

Court gavel with American flag in the background
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man charged with attempted abduction outside Luray Caverns sentenced to jail time

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – It is three weeks in jail for one […]

Local
2 years ago
Virginia Tech researchers seek landowner help with Gray Fox Project

The primary goal of the project is to map the current distribution of the gray fox across the commonwealth and to assess the evidence for decline using historical camera trapping from around the state.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Local assisted living facility administrator arrested after investigation into business operations

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Willow Estates Assisted Living Facility on Tuesday, Sept. 3, as part of an ongoing investigation into multiple criminal allegations. 

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Staunton man’s charges escalate to second degree murder in child assault case

Shane Campbell was arrested last Friday, Aug. 29, as a result of an investigation into the assault of a child that occurred the day before.

Community
2 years ago
JMU receives grant to increase mental health assistance 

School spokesman Chad Saylor says initiatives like this are always appreciated because they enable JMU to provide training and supervision to a resident as well as increase the number of clinical hours that the center can provide to the student body.

Local
2 years ago
City of Harrisonburg seeking community feedback on Northend Greenway project

The Public Works Department will host an open house later this week for residents to discuss their experiences, thoughts and questions relating to traveling in this corridor.