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Michael J. Shroyer
Michael J. Shroyer, 83, of McGaheysville, Virginia, passed away at 1 :18 a.m., on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home. He is survived by his wife, of 61 years, Rose Mary Clay Shroyer. Also surviving are two daughters, Suzanne M. Schiefer, and Pamela K. Shroyer; three grandchildren, Jeb Schiefer (Catherine), Case Schiefer (Kelsey), and Claire Schiefer Evans (Dustin), as well as a great-granddaughter, Alice Schiefer.
JMU math professor awarded for excellence
Dr. Caroline Lubert, a math professor in James Madison University’s Department of Mathematics & Statistics, was recently selected by the Council on Undergraduate Research for this year’s Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division Advanced Career Faculty Mentor Award. The award recognizes a leading mentor of undergraduate students in...
Simmons Homers Twice, Reds Shut Out Bucks
CLOVER HILL — Five years out of baseball has been worth the wait for Bridgewater third baseman Malachi Simmons. The Harrisonburg alum returned to the sport this season, joining the Bridgewater Reds before the beginning of the 2024 Rockingham County Baseball League campaign. The opportunity has been nothing short...
Turks' Losing Skid Grows To Four Games
The Harrisonburg Turks dropped both games of their second consecutive doubleheader on Tuesday. After losing two on Monday to Waynesboro, the Turks fell 3-2 and 5-4 to Culpeper on the road in Valley Baseball League action. Harrisonburg held leads in both games, opening each with a run in the top...
Sperryville Community Alliance seeks trail garden proposals
As part of the Sperryville Community Alliance’s (SCA) efforts to enhance walkers’ experiences along the Sperryville Trail, the organization is soliciting proposals to install and maintain a river trail garden as part of a pilot program. The selected garden site is 15’ by 20’ and will be located...
Trial postponed by a day for Harrisonburg man accused of first-degree murder
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The first-degree murder trial of the Harrisonburg man authorities say was responsible for a mysterious death last summer was scheduled to get underway this morning. However, the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr. was continued until Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Rockingham County...
Religion news: July 19
Meadow Mills Church of the Brethren will hold vacation Bible school for children in kindergarten through sixth grade from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and at 11 a.m. Sunday at 488 Meadow Mills Road, Middletown. This year’s theme is “Outback Rock.” Information: Kari Sargent at 540-671-1203.
Courthouse Notes: Shenandoah County: July 19
The following information is from the Shenandoah County Circuit Court and Department of Building Inspections:. • Luke Christopher Estep, 24, of Woodstock, and Kelse Elizabeth Jenkins, 25, of Strasburg. • Arron Martin Dove, 30, of Mount Jackson, and Amber Lucille Lambert, 22, of Mount Jackson. • Daniel Wayne Bauserman, 30,...
Area Brief: New Market explodes for five runs in 10th to beat Royals
WINCHESTER — New Market scored five runs in the top of the 10th inning and defeated the Winchester Royals 9-4 in a Valley Baseball League game on Thursday. Two hits, two walks and a hit batter helped the Rebels (19-17) in the 10th. Winchester (17-19) was retired in order in the bottom of the inning.
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Woodland Box Turtle
In captivity, we know that a lack of dietary vitamin A is the most common cause. In the wild, organochlorine pesticides in their environment can change the way these turtles metabolize vitamin A, leading to a functional lack of the vitamin. This creates abnormalities in the lining of the ear that predisposes these turtles to developing these abscesses.
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ TV star, singer to celebrate show’s anniversary in Virginia this month
TV actor and singer-songwriter Tom Wopat, better known to his fans as Luke Duke, is currently on tour with stops planned in Virginia and five other states this year. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the famed “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV series. Wopat will make a...
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