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Tips to keep misinformation off your timeline as ‘missing person’ scams crowd social media
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - If you have scrolled through Facebook recently, there is a chance you have seen a questionable post about a missing person. Your initial reaction may be “How can I help?”. However, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is asking people to do...
Mennonite Action begins 11-day march to Washington D.C. to call for ceasefire in Gaza
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A group of around 60 Mennonite Christians left Harrisonburg on Thursday to begin an 11-day march to Washington D.C. to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. WHSV caught up with the participants in the march on their way out of town to...
Valley Roofing & Exteriors celebrates 20 years in business
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Anson Martin founded Valley Roofing and Exteriors in 2004 as a one-man business, after working for several years in construction. Now 20 years later, the company maintains between 50 and 60 employees and serves customers from Rockingham to Albemarle County. “I look at my journey through...
Front Royal Cardinals to Battle New Market Rebels at Bing Crosby Stadium – July 21st
Front Royal Cardinals Set for “Catholic Night” Showdown with Woodstock River Bandits on July 19th. The highly anticipated matchup between the Front Royal Cardinals and the Woodstock River Bandits is happening tonight at Bing Crosby Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. This evening marks the first of two special “Catholic Nights,” sponsored by the Front Royal Catholic community. The second event is slated for Friday, July 19th. These events are backed by the Knights of Columbus, Christendom College, and the Lloyd Law Group.
Wallenpaupack Area grad Wyatt Peifer named to college baseball Gold Glove team
Wyatt Peifer was a perennial all-star baseball player during his varsity years at Wallenpaupack Area High School. A multi-sport standout who also excelled on the basketball court, Peifer is now piling up the accolades and awards on the college diamond. Peifer just recently put the finishing touches on a stellar...
Rev. Edward “Ted” Allan Cline
A remarkable man has entered heaven and the presence of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. On Sunday July 14, 2024, Rev. Edward (Ted) Allan Cline, age 90, born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, passed into eternity with God while at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA. When he was...
More than a K: Jason Cheifetz raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - For the past two seasons, Harrisonburg Turks pitcher Jason Cheifetz has stepped onto the mound with extra motivation to perform at his best. Since his grandmother Amy Shimkus passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2022, Cheifetz has combined his passion for baseball with raising awareness to find a cure for the disease.
Virginia Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Members to Host Roundtable Discussions for County Leaders
The Virginia delegation of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) has planned two roundtable discussions for local government leaders to weigh in on key elements of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s (CBP) work that has the potential to impact local governments. One of the more important topics expected to be covered at these meetings is the potential impacts and outcomes the Chesapeake Bay Program Beyond 2025 draft report may have on local governments. This report prioritizes and outlines the next steps for meeting the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement leading up to and beyond 2025. Here is the full draft report and a FAQ.
Plans defended for frontier park
July 19, 1991 — Bill Bryant’s proposed frontier park in western Luray would be “a very fun and very good family center,” according to the developer’s real estate broker. Bob Bridges, who makes his home in neighboring Rappahannock County, addressed about 40 residences of WestLu Meadows during a public hearing on the project before the Luray Town Council Monday evening.
Sentara RMH still operating despite worldwide IT outage
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Sentara RMH officials say they were not directly impacted by the international IT outage linked to cybersecurity early Friday morning. Mike Kafka, Director of Corporate Communications & Public Relations for Sentara Health, issued a statement in an email to the media. “We are closely...
Rockingham Family Physicians joins Augusta Health
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Rockingham Family Physicians in Harrisonburg will join Augusta Health. This new addition marks Augusta Health’s second location in Harrisonburg as the practice will join Augusta Medical Group on September 1. According to a news release from Augusta Health, it reflects ongoing efforts to expand access to high-quality healthcare services while maintaining the standard of care and service that patients expect.
Turks blast Jacks’ 10-0
HARRISONBURG – The defending Valley Baseball League Champion Harrisonburg took it to Covington this past Sunday with a 10-0 7-inning blowout victory at Veterans Memorial Park in Harrisonburg. The Turks needed only seven innings to get past the Lumberjacks with all 10 of their runs scored came during the first three innings. Covington was […] The post Turks blast Jacks’ 10-0 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Stanley Homecoming pageant winners
STANLEY, July 3 — On the first day of the four-day festival held earlier this month, Emmy Courtney (pictured in pink) was crowned the 2024 Miss Stanley Homecoming. Caelyn Taylor Lucas (green dress) was crowned Junior Miss Stanley Homecoming, while Kendra Woodward (black dress) was crowned Ms Stanley Homecoming. A total of 83 contestants entered the pageant.
Harrisonburg: City manager’s office names new member of leadership team
The Harrisonburg City Manager’s office will have a new face on its leadership team beginning next month. Beginning Aug. 5, Brian Vandenberg will serve as Harrisonburg’s newest assistant to the city manager. Vandenberg, who most recently served as a strategic innovation consultant for the City of Tallahassee, Fla.,...
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