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VAB sponsors team of JMU student journalists at the major parties’ summer conventions
HARRISONBURG, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia Association of Broadcasters is sponsoring a team of student journalists from James Madison University at this summer’s political conventions. A team of six from JMU’s School of Media Arts and Design has been in Milwaukee this week covering the Republican National Convention. They’re posting their audio, video and print stories on a dedicated website, open first to VAB station members for 12 hours, then everyone else after that time.
Former Dukes DL Kromah Selected In UFL Draft
James Madison defensive lineman Jamree Kromah heard his name called during the 2024 United Football League College Draft. Kromah, who spent two seasons at JMU, was selected with the 39th pick overall to the San Antonio Brahmas. While he was selected in the UFL Draft, the 6-foot-4, 275-pound interior lineman...
Swartley Homers Twice, Reds Down Braves
Bridgewater earned its fifth consecutive victory with a thrilling 9-8 win over Montezuma in Rockingham County Baseball League action at Ruritan Park in Dayton on Wednesday. Former Turner Ashby standout Caden Swartley hit two homers for the Reds, including the go-ahead two-run shot in the ninth inning. The Braves actually...
JMU's McDaniel Putting Veteran Experience To Work
Time has flown for James Madison’s leading returning scorer and rebounder Peyton McDaniel, who is preparing for a fifth year with the Dukes while expectations for the program ahead of the 2024-25 season could be as high as any time in her career. Along with McDaniel, guard Jamia Hazell...
Teens Come To Library To Make Cookies
Teens came to the library to make monsters out of candy. And then they ate the candy. The “Monster Cookie” event at the Central branch of the Massanutten Regional Library was a way for tweens and teens to get together. The first step was to apply frosting to the cookie as “glue.” Then they applied candies to the cookies, and the result was a monster face. For information on upcoming teen events and other events, go to www.mrlib.org.
Cardinals Defeat Bruins, Lock Up No. 2 Seed
GROTTOES — Wednesday night’s dominant home win meant a little more for Grottoes. With now one regular-season game on the docket, the Cardinals clinched the second seed for the upcoming Rockingham County Baseball League playoffs after taking an 11-3 victory over Broadway at Shifflett Field. “We got ahead...
Gary Wayne Harold
Gary Wayne Harold, 67, of Verona, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born on November 16, 1956, and was a son of the late Watson Harold, and Audrey (Rodgers) Harold of Harrisonburg. Gary retired from Shenandoah's Pride, and was a member of the Verona United Methodist Church.
JMU's Ikenberry Earns Two-Year Extension
After helping the James Madison baseball program to a fourth-place finish in the Sun Belt, head coach Marlin Ikenberry received a two-year extension to his contract. The Dukes’ skipper is now set to be with the program through the 2028 season. Ikenberry, who first led the JMU program in...
Ernestine Barbara “Barbie” Bowles
Ernestine Barbara “Barbie” Bowles Ernestine Barbara “Barbie” Bowles, 61, of Middletown, VA, died July 14, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Barbie was born September 18, 1962 in Newton, NJ; daughter of the late Ernest William Charles Jr. and Patricia Ann Gunderman Charles. She loved spending time her family, friends, and her pets. She was caring, transparent, and always cared for those in need.
Katherine V. Thomas
Katherine V. Thomas, 81, of New Market, passed away at home on Monday, July 15, 2024, with her husband by her side. Katherine was the daughter of the late Guy and Virginia Wine. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Wine. She is survived by her husband, Johnny;...
Pittsburgh Pirates select Kettle Run graduate Joe Vogatsky in MLB Draft
Kettle Run graduate Joe Vogatsky was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round Tuesday of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft June 16. Vogatsky is the seventh James Madison University baseball player to be drafted twice. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 14th round of the 2023 draft but opted to return to the Dukes for his senior season.
Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in online sting
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged an Edinburg man on Tuesday in an undercover operation targeting online solicitation of juveniles. The agency charged Daryl Eugene Mumaw Jr., 44, of Edinburg, with two counts of use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children and one count of taking indecent liberties with a juvenile, according to a Sheriff’s Office news release. Mumaw is scheduled to appear in Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on Thursday.
Couple recovering after loss of family dogs, home in fast-moving fire
MAURERTOWN — Within minutes their lives were forever changed. Brad Cook woke to the smell of smoke in the early morning hours of June 2. Thinking that an electrical outlet was on fire, he and his wife, Jessica Cook, unplugged everything in their bedroom and Brad went downstairs to investigate.
JMU's Trimble Reaches Dream Of Being Drafted
Fenwick Trimble was just trying to watch his childhood dream come true. The James Madison outfielder had spent most of his life on the baseball diamond. He practiced, he played and he did it again, eventually finding himself surrounded by his family as they watched the coverage of the MLB Draft.
Lisa Currie: Never is a time that never really happens
When I was a girl, my mother had this huge vegetable garden. In fact, at one time, she had two vegetable gardens, long rows of beans, corn, tomatoes and peppers. Pulling weeds and picking that produce was what I considered, during most of my teenage years, as some form of horrible torture dished out by a cruel and wicked mother, thus, promising myself that I would "never" have a garden because in my youthful wisdom, I knew food came from grocery stores.
Scott Thomas Jones
Scott Thomas Jones, 51, passed away July 16, 2024 at Harrison House of Pleasant View, Inc, in Harrisonburg VA. He was born May 18, 1973 in Harrisonburg VA, to Samuel Paige and JoAnn Jones of Timberville. Scott is also survived by his devoted brother Mark (Emily) and numerous aunts, uncles...
Roadwork Planned Throughout The County
The Virginia Department of Transportation has roadwork slated throughout Rockingham County, to Interstate 81 and primary and secondary roads. The focus of the roadwork this week is on Interstate 81, Route 33, Route 253, Route 620 and Route 726. VDOT, in a news release, warns motorists to follow traffic restrictions.
Suters, Bucks Cruise Past Blue Sox
Clover Hill finished the season in impressive fashion, cruising to a convincing 8-1 road victory over one-win Elkton in Rockingham County Baseball League action at Stonewall Memorial Park on Thursday. Tyler Hill tossed a strong game for the Bucks in the victory, earning the win with a six-inning performance, giving...
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