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Mountaineers Hold Off Cardinals In Close Win
At Shifflett Field at John Painter Park, a late rally from Grottoes wasn’t enough in an 8-7 loss at the hands of Massanutten on Thursday in Rockingham County Baseball League action. The Mountaineers built a seven-run lead through three innings and held on late. Center fielder Haden Madagan finished...
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...
VSP investigate a fatal ATV crash involving a Strasburg woman
Virginia State Police (VSP) report by email the investigation of a single vehicle fatal crash in the 600 block of Barbour Lane Clarke County. On July 12 at approximately 7:15 p.m. a Kawasaki Side-by-side All-Terrain Vehicle attempted a sharp turn on private property and overturned. Neither person riding was wearing...
Skyline Middle School Welcomes New Principal Chad Burk
Skyline Middle School is buzzing with excitement as it welcomes its new principal, Chad Burk. With 17 years of experience in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Mr. Burk brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the Warren County community. “I’ve felt so welcomed by everyone I’ve met...
“Dukes of Hazard” actor Tom Wopat talks ‘Cooter’s Place’ ahead of 25th anniversary event
LURAY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – This weekend is the 25th anniversary of Cooters Place at the Page Valley Fairgrounds. The event will feature some of the cast of the hit television show, “The Dukes of Hazzard,” including Tom Wopat, who played the part of Luke Duke. Wopat...
Rotary Club of Rockingham County to install new Peace Pole in downtown Harrisonburg
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—The Rotary Club of Rockingham County secured enough donations to install a peace pole across from the city municipal building in downtown Harrisonburg. Founded in Japan over fifty years ago, Peace Poles, which carry the message May Peace Prevail on Earth, have been planted by supporters worldwide...
R-MA President David Wesley Under Scrutiny in Wake of Flight Scholarship Accusation, Lost Air Force Jr. ROTC Accreditation
A rising tide of controversy is erupting within the Randolph-Macon Academy community in the wake of several developments. Those include a public complaint by a family member of the late R-MA Commandant Ivan Mieth alleging contractual violations involving a flight scholarship created by the family in Commandant Meith’s memory after his death in a fire in 2012; and a multi-faceted litigation filed by terminated staffer Louis Massett in both local and federal court alleging discrimanatory and retaliatory actions in the R-MA work place.
2024 JMU Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
James Madison was arguably the best Group of Five team in 2023, despite being in just its second year in the FBS. The Dukes went 11-1 in the regular season, with their only loss being to App State in overtime. Due to NCAA rules for teams transitioning to the FBS, JMU couldn’t play for the Sun Belt Championship. But the Dukes were able to make an appearance in their first ever bowl game, which resulted in a loss to Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.
Virginia State Police hosting free motorcycle event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Virginia State Police are hosting a free motorcycle self-assessment course. The event will be this Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 to 1 and riders can ride, learn, and practice rider safety through the S.I.P.D.E process which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
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