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Cross Keys Road was closed several hours following a fire involving hay bales on a truck.

Harrisonburg public safety officials are responding to a deck collapse in the 300 block of Old South High Street.

“Block Party in the ‘Burg” will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Harrisonburg.

Sheriff Tim Carter reported that the incident happened shortly after 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2025, in the 17-hundred block of Alan Springs Road, when a deputy responded to an attempted sexual assault of a child by a 28-year-old man.

The Food Drive will be collecting donated canned goods at Turner Ashby September 19th, Spotswood September 26th, and at Broadway October 3rd.

Water samples have been tested for both residual chlorine and bacteria. All samples collected from Friday through Sunday were absent of both total coliform and E. coli bacteria.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia’s 2025 Online Gala Auction is officially open now through Saturday, August 23 at 8:00 p.m. EST.

This year’s auction features nearly 100 items, from handcrafted goods and wildlife-inspired art to one-of-a-kind experiences. Several of the items were even crafted with the help of the Center’s animal ambassadors.

Wayne Hills Preschool Center’s Amanda DePoy was among a select group of educators from across the state who were given the opportunity to present research and practicum projects to fellow trainers and VDOE leaders.

Staunton’s boil water advisory could be lifted today.

The Clover Hill Bucks captured their second consecutive Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Sunday night with a 6-1 victory over Bridgewater in game seven of the RCBL Championship Series.