Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Housing market shows upticks, but inventory still low
If you’re hoping to sell your home in the Winchester area right now, you might be in luck, according to local real estate professionals. Finding one to buy, however, may be a different story. Those who sell their home in the Northern Shenandoah Valley are likely to get almost...
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office seeking stolen dirt bikes in Mount Jackson
MOUNT JACKSON, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of two high-end dirt bikes from a residence on Crooked Run Road in Mount Jackson. According to a post from the Office’s Facebook post, the incident took place early Wednesday morning between 3:00...
Public meetings: July 8
• The School Board with meet Thursday for a closed session at 6:30 p.m. followed by an open session at 7 p.m. at the County Government Center in the board room, 600 N. Main St., Woodstock. Strasburg. • The Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Town...
Sentencing rescheduled for man who led standoff in 2022
WOODSTOCK -- A Rockingham County man who held a 19-hour standoff with law enforcement in 2022 in Mount Jackson faces sentencing in two weeks. Joshua Ryan Litten appeared in Shenandoah County Circuit Court last week for a sentencing hearing on his convictions for crimes he committed during the Dec. 6-7 standoff.
Airlifting Supplies Brings Relief
Shenandoah County is blessed to have many sacrificial, loyal, and faithful citizens, many of whom live right next door but whom we’ve never met. One of those individuals all should meet is Don Hoffman. Don is 95 years old but still busses tables at Ben’s Diner in Woodstock and...
Courthouse Notes: Shenandoah County: July 5
The following information is from the Shenandoah County Circuit Court and Department of Building Inspections:. • Mark Anthony Leonard, 56, of Strasburg, and Maria De Los Angeles Hernandez, 43, of Strasburg. • Jacob Russell Johnson, 36, of Basye, and Stash Anne Flannery, 35, of Basye. Real estate over $75,000. •...
On tour in Shenandoah County: Strasburg Sip & Snack
Shenandoah County Tourism conducts a program called Shenandoah County Tours to inspire county residents to act as tourism ambassadors for visiting friends and family. Each tour includes a behind-the-scenes experience at a local hospitality business, town or attraction, followed by lunch. Tours usually run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and average 15-25 attendees for each one.
Judge to consider motions before sentencing Maurertown woman for financial crimes
A Shenandoah County woman must wait to find out her punishment for federal financial crimes involving her mother, who was reported missing in 2021. Elizabeth Anne Catherine Keegan awaits sentencing on charges of access-device fraud and unlawful use of another person’s identity. Keegan, 60, of Maurertown, pleaded to the two charges in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia in January. Keegan entered the pleas per an agreement reached with federal prosecutors. Keegan remains free on bond. Her sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Conservation easement to help preserve historical land in Toms Brook
A conservation easement donated from the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation to Shenandoah County will not only help preserve a historical and scenic plot of land in Toms Brook but may also be one of the first steps in a larger effort to bring Toms Brook battlefield history to life. The...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.