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Harrisonburg residents affected by officer impersonation scam

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) has been made aware of a scam targeting residents of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County where individuals are impersonating HPD officers. The scammers are calling unsuspecting

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Small Fates

By Sofia Samatar “The Friendly City” is a weekly column about walking in Harrisonburg that will run during 2024. Each week, your friendly correspondent, writer and teacher Sofia Samatar, will reflect on a walk in

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JMU Men’s Basketball rolls past Mary Baldwin, 100-52

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison men’s basketball shot 62 percent from the field and overpowered Mary Baldwin in a 100-52 victory over the Fighting Squirrels on Tuesday evening inside the Atlantic Union Bank

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Preparing alternative heating for cooler weather

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — As cooler weather moves in, you may be thinking about firing up those woodstoves or chimneys. It’s important to make sure they are ready for the winter and Battalion Chief

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JMU retention rates among nation’s highest

HARRISONBURG, VA (James Madison University) — James Madison University recorded its highest retention rate since 2013 for the 2023 cohort of first-year, full-time, undergraduate students. The university retained 91.9% of its undergraduate students, which is

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RHSPCA Pets of the Week November 11, 2024

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

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SVEC gives $30,000 to Valley nonprofits

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Committee has finished its charitable giving for the year by awarding $30,000 across 17 organizations throughout the Valley. Grant funding builds as

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Dukes roll past Georgia State, 38-7

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – On its first offensive drive, James Madison used a balanced drive to march for the opening touchdown. The second time they had the ball, the Dukes went explosive, scoring a

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HPD seeking public’s help with identifying thieves

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) –The Harrisonburg Police Department is seeking information related to an incident that happened Friday, November 8. In a release, officials said Harrisonburg Police Officers responded to a call from Dick’s Sporting