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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Staunton man arrested on child abuse charges

STAUNTON, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A Staunton man is in custody as a result […]

Local
2 years ago
Bet on a fun and safe Labor Day holiday by hedging distractions and risks on the road

RICHMOND, VA (Virginia Farm Bureau) —The odds of having a fantastic Labor Day weekend […]

Sports
2 years ago
Area High School Football Scores and Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD – Thursday, 8/29 Madison County 42 Staunton 28 Strasburg 38 […]

Sports
2 years ago
JMU-Kent State Women’s Soccer match declared a no contest

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – Thursday’s women’s soccer match between JMU and Kent State […]

Local
2 years ago
Kavanaugh to step down as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia

Chris Kavanaugh announced the decision this week, stating in a news release that his wife will become a U.S. District Court judge next month, which led to his decision to step down. 

Local
2 years ago
James Madison University launches campus safety app

The free app, replacing LiveSafe, aims to provide the university community with essential alerts and instant access to public safety resources.

Sports
2 years ago
First Harrisonburg High School Varsity football game of season postponed

According to a social media post from Harrisonburg High School Sports and Activities, forecasted storms and heavy rainfall Thursday evening prompted school athletic officials to push the game back to next Friday, Aug. 30, at 7:00 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Virginia State Police investigating serious crash in Shenandoah County

SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash […]

Local
2 years ago
Four Harrisonburg police officers receive 2024 Award for Valor

Sergeant Brian Tusing, Officer John A. Denneny, Officer Alaina C. McWhorter and Officer Rose Mary Nuno were presented with the 2024 Award for Valor from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.

Local
2 years ago
Rockingham Board of Supervisors votes to partially fund Briery Branch upgrades following heated discussion between members

The organization that manages Briery Branch is awaiting potential grant money for the project, but county finances have been needed for the initial upgrades. That prompted a tense discussion before the five-to-two vote, with Supervisors Rick Chandler and Sallie Wolfe-Garrison dissenting.