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Community
2 years ago
Shenandoah County School Board votes to restore original Confederate names for two schools

The Shenandoah County School Board moved to restore the school names in a 5-1 vote, effectively changing both of the Quicksburg schools from Mountain View back to Stonewall Jackson High and Honey Run back to Ashby-Lee Elementary, respectively.

Sports
2 years ago
JMU Softball falls to No. 18 Louisiana in Sun Belt Quarterfinals

SAN MARCOS, Texas (JMU Athletics) – No. 1 seed Louisiana scored five runs in […]

Sports
2 years ago
Dukes’ Peterson and Epke named USA Lacrosse All-Americans

SPARKS, Md. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison lacrosse senior attacker Isabella Peterson earned USA […]

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office arrests Stuart’s Draft man in connection with reported shooting

Officers arrested Raymond Gregory Allen, 35, of Stuarts Draft. Authorities were searching for Allen in the Wilda Lane area on Wednesday.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – May 9, 2024

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson explains the details behind the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail’s sudden temporary closure this week.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Virginia State Police investigating Monday crash at Smoke House & Vape store

A 2011 Subaru Outback attempted to park, lost control, and crashed into a storefront belonging to Smoke House & Vape, a tobacco outlet in the shopping center.  

Community
2 years ago
Mother and son to both graduate from James Madison University this weekend

LouAnn Leonard will walk across the stage first during the 1:30 p.m. ceremony on Friday for JMU’s College of Education, the School of Professional and Continuing Education, and University Studies. Her son, Bryce, will follow during the College of Business commencement at 4:30 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Board of Supervisors supports grant application for Briery Branch Community Center

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to pass a resolution at their meeting Wednesday night that would give county officials the green light to apply for the grant, which would fund renovations to turn Briery Branch Community Center into a multi-use center and childcare facility.

Sports
2 years ago
JMU uses big first inning to defeat Southern Miss in Sun Belt First Round

SAN MARCOS, Texas (JMU Athletics) – Junior Lexi Rogers tallied a three-run double as […]

Local
2 years ago
City and county residents can drop off household hazardous waste this weekend

From 8 a.m. until noon, on Saturday, May 11, local residents can take solvents, paints, fuels and other items to the Rockingham County Landfill on Greendale Road.