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Vintage carousel from Onancock Carnival still providing rides in Harrisonburg
A carousel that was the centerpiece of the Onancock Carnival for many years is still in use providing rides in Harrisonburg.For approximately 40 years the carousel was an integral part of the Carnival which stopped operating in 2006. The Carousel is located at Back On The Farm at 2915 Willow Run Road in.
Harrisonburg and Rockingham school superintendents brief business leaders on ‘State of Education’
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Business leaders in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County got to hear updates on local K-12 education this morning. City Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards and County Assistant Superintendent Dr. Doug Alderfer spoke at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce’s State of Education event. The moderated...
1,900 Virginians take advantage of tax credit to encourage safe firearm storage
New data from the Virginia Department of Taxation shows that, during tax year 2023, 1,905 Virginians took advantage of a new tax credit designed to help offset the cost of life-saving gun storage devices like gun safes, gun locks and more.
Va. education board adopts new school accreditation regulations
After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability system includes Virginia’s […]
Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
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