Shenandoah
FOOD & DRINK
SPCA launches campaign to encourage adopting mature dogs
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA has launched a new campaign to educate folks on the importance of adopting adult dogs. It’s called “Mutt-urity” and it’s to show that for most dog breeds, once they turn two years old, they are fully matured, meaning their personality and behaviors are pretty set.
Harrisonburg’s Alley Cat Tattoo moves to new location
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - After 23 years, a Harrisonburg small business has changed for the bigger and better after moving into its new location. Alley Cat Tattoo opened at 990 Reservoir St. in 2001, and has now moved just up the street to 220 Reservoir St. The new building was formerly the home of Wampler & Associates Rehabilitation, another longtime business that was in the space for 30 years.
RHSPCA Pets of the Week July 1
Harrisonburg, VA (RocktownNow) – Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities. Contact Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA or a rescue near you to learn more.
Bronze ducks earn downtown Harrisonburg state award
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - There are nine bronze ducks tucked away in downtown Harrisonburg — eight ducklings and one mother duck. They may seem like ordinary bronze statues, but they’re part of the initiative to keep downtown unique. The Virginia Main Street program awarded Harrisonburg with the Impactful...
Headlines from the Plains District Memorial Museum
Popularly known as “Courting or Kissing Bridges”, covered bridges of the 18th-19th c were actually designed for very practical purposes. According to Leola B. Pierce in her book, Covered Bridges n Virginia, 2005, the earliest bridges dating back to the 1600’s were constructed with timber and logs laid across them to support wagon, horse, and foot traffic. For obvious reasons, they were called “corduroy” bridges and were usually held together with wooden pegs. As construction techniques improved in the 18th c, the bridges crossing rivers and streams became longer, wider (about 12 ft.), and higher (usually about 12 ft.) to accommodate tall farm wagons. They sometimes had metal strips called wheel strips which helped guide wagons across the bridge and prevented damage to the wooden timbers from metal wheels and horse hoofs.
VIDEO ~ Page Valley Livin’ previews Stanley Homecoming and Luray’s Downtown Get Down
THIS ARTICLE IS COMMENTARY AND PUBLISHED IN OUR EDITORIAL SECTION. Weekly YouTube show dives into various issues in the Page Valley. LURAY, July 2 — We’re posting a little ahead of our normal Wednesday publication for “Page Valley Livin'” this week to get the word out about the Independence Day activities in the Page Valley. We talk with Stanley Mayor Mike Knight about the four-day Stanley Homecoming taking place Wednesday through Saturday at Ed Good Memorial Park, and Luray’s Parks and Recreation Director Jen Jenkins about the “Downtown Get Down” in Luray on Thursday, July 4.
Summer edition of Brent Berry Family Food Drive starts Tuesday
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The summer edition of the Brent Berry Family Food Drive kicks off Tuesday at Bridgewater Foods. Coordinator Bucky Berry explained that the month-long food drive will be from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and folks can make a $10 pre-packaged donation. “Just make out...
Park closed to fishing, courthouse demolitions, and a pro-choice protest: THE DIGEST
Shenandoah National Park closes fishing LURAY – The June droughts have not let up. As a result of the high temperatures and low rain, Shenandoah National Park is closed to fishing. The weather has resulted in low river flow and hot water temperatures, raising concern for the health of the fish. ...
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.