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Local schools honored at YOVASO banquet
(Harrisonburg, Va.) Traffic safety advocates from across the commonwealth were recognized at the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) Awards Banquet on Saturday, July 13 at 6:00 p.m. at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. The banquet, “YOVASO Jam: Showcasing Superstars for Safe Teen Driving” honored students, schools, youth groups, teachers, businesses, and law enforcement from across Virginia who demonstrated exemplary efforts during the 2023-2024 school year to encourage safe driving and passenger safety among teenagers.
Majority of JMU class of 2023 employed within six months, report finds
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – James Madison University announced this morning that over 2,500 undergraduates from the class of 2023 found work within six months of receiving their degrees, and more than 1,500 of them filled jobs in Virginia. That is according to the university’s annual career outcomes report....
Music at the Market “Who Shot John” Ticket Giveaway
Chance to win one pair of tickets to Music at the Market on July 27th to see Who Shot John from 6-9pm. Bring your lawn chair! Text “Switch” to the Q101-Bottles Text Line (540-434-4144) for the chance to win!. Contest Rules:. Music at the Market “Who Shot John”...
Dominos and RHSPCA hosting dough-nation day
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Dominos will be partnering with the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA for their dough-nation day. On Tuesday, July 30th 10 percent of all orders placed at both Harrisonburg Dominos locations will be donated to the SPCA. The RHSPCA is also holding a name your price adoption event...
‘Reconnect with empathy’ at ShenanArts with stage production of ‘Cabaret’
ShenanArts is delighted to present the iconic musical “Cabaret,” directed by Robb Zahm from August 2 to 4, 2024 and August 9 to 11. The captivating production offers audiences an experience of unforgettable high-energy entertainment blended with a thought-provoking story. “I chose to direct Cabaret now because it...
Chris Huffman named RCBL Player & Pitcher of the Year; Moomaw, Nicely also honored
The Rockingham County Baseball League announced their major award winners for the 2024 season on Sunday as they get set to open the postseason Monday night. The Player and Pitcher of the Year is Bridgewater’s Chris Huffman. Huffman went 4-0 on the mound this summer with a 0.93 ERA...
Staunton man gets decades in prison for sexual assaults at apartment complex
STAUNTON — A Staunton man was given a lengthy prison term Thursday after being convicted of sexually assaulting three teenage girls at an apartment complex in the city, including raping one of them after plying her with alcohol. The sexual assaults took place in 2020 and 2021. The Staunton Police Department began investigating Meshach...
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Trial continues for Harrisonburg man charged in connection with body found at construction site
It is Day 6 of the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr., who is accused of murdering Towan Julian Cappell, after his body was found at an Eastover Drive construction site on August 18 of last year. Gordon, 25, was indicted by a grand jury last November and has remained...
Thunderstorms, possible flash flooding for Staunton: Week ahead weather forecast
STAUNTON – Early Monday morning, National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland for the week ahead. On Monday multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms move across the area through Monday night. Heavy rainfall could result in scattered...
Michael Dale Painter
Michael Dale Painter, 60, of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center. He was born on December 10, 1963, in Luray and was a son of the late Harvey Daley and Nancy Linnette Painter. Michael was a member of the Redeeming Love Fellowship Church of...
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