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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.
The Secret Lair celebrates a decade of business
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – This year marks ten years since The Secret Lair Comics opened their doors back in 2014. To mark the occasion, the comic store will host a 10-year anniversary event for all customers to enjoy this Saturday, July 20. The celebration will include sales, giveaways and the return of their 10-cent comic comics and the recyclable store comic bag, which will be free to the first 100 customers in the store.
“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...
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...
Augusta Health expands with new Harrisonburg location
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta Health will expand in Harrisonburg with Rockingham Family Physicians joining Augusta Medical Group on Sept. 1. This will be Augusta Health’s second location in Harrisonburg. Kris Doan, FACHE, president of Augusta Medical Group, said Augusta Health and Rockingham Family Physicians share a core value...
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.
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.,...
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.
Opposing Pride Front Royal Event and Its Ideologies
In light of the upcoming Pride Front Royal event, we are writing to the Warren County community. A celebration based entirely on the unnatural use of one’s genitals is a bizarre affront to common decency and the natural law. The use of the term “pride” is telling since, as C.S. Lewis said, “Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind.”
Applications open for 2024 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Citizen Academy is preparing for another season of bringing City of Harrisonburg staff closer to the community. The 13-week program allows participants to visit City of Harrisonburg departments and partner organizations to learn about the services, programs and events available to community members. The program is held one night each week from Aug. 22 to mid-November.
2024 Graduate Finds Unexpected Vocation
Typically found with coffee in her hand and a smile on her face, Karla Paulina Martinez finds it difficult to believe that in five short years, God has transformed her life from a deeply unhappy liberal agnostic to a beaming graduate about to enter religious life. Her journey to her vocation, with all its unexpected moments of grace, has been guided by a yearning for truth and a desire to find home.
Cloudy with showers possible tonight
Here’s the exclusive WSVA local AccuWeather forecast. Tonight: cloudy with a shower in the area late. Low 66. Winds south 3-6 mph. Tomorrow: times of clouds and sun with a shower in spots in the afternoon. High 79. Winds south 4-8 mph. Tomorrow night: cloudy with occasional rain and...
Connie Ray See
Connie Ray See, 93, of Florida and formerly of Timberville, died July 18, 2024 at Phoenix Memory Care in Harrisonburg. He was born July 8, 1931 in Mathias, WV and was a son of the late Frank and Pammie Sirk See. Connie had worked as a truck driver for Smith...
Sergeant Robert Owen “Bull Dog” Bragg (1986 – 2024)
Sergeant Robert Owen “Bull Dog” Bragg, 37, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Rockland Community Church, 2921 Rockland Road, Front Royal, with the Rev. William “Bill” Orndorff officiating. Burial will follow at Rockland Community Cemetery.
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