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Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg City Council passes budget to residents’ dismay over tax increase

With the increase, real estate in the city limits will be taxed at $1.01 per $100 assessed.

Local
2 years ago
Broadway hires new Town Manager

The council voted to appoint Stefanie McAlister as Broadway’s Town Manager and Zoning Administrator. She will start on July 1. 

National
2 years ago
Ex-Capitol Police officer & former JMU football player Dunn slams Trump at rally

Harry Dunn, a 2005 JMU graduate, spoke on behalf of the Biden-Harris campaign this morning outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial was preparing to close.

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Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg City Council expected to pass budget with property tax increase tonight

Embedded in that nearly $405 million spending plan is a provision to hike property tax rates by as much as eight cents – from 96 cents to a $1.04 per $100 of assessed value.

Community
2 years ago
Swartz named dean of JMU School of Professional and Continuing Education

Swartz will oversee the school, which encompasses the Adult Degree Program, Lifelong Learning Institute, Youth Programs and Professional Development.  

Business
2 years ago
Gas prices increased across Virginia over the past week

Average gas prices in Virginia have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.46 per gallon today.

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ex-Rockingham teacher stands trial for child abuse charges

Authorities accused Davis of locking students in a bathroom at Peak View Middle School for lengthy periods of time as a form of punishment in 2021.

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Community
2 years ago
Rockingham County Public Schools announces graduation schedule

The pomp and circumstance all starts Wednesday, June 5 with Massanutten Technical Center’s graduation ceremony.

Local
2 years ago
Milling and paving is underway in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Milling and paving starts today, May 28, on Linda […]

Local
2 years ago
Last day to register to vote

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A reminder that today, May 28, is the last […]