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Route 42 in Rockingham County blocked due to crash
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A traffic crash closed all northbound and southbound lanes of Harpine Way (Route 42) just north of Harrisonburg Monday morning. According to a Facebook post from Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center, the crash occurred in the area of Willow Run Road. First responders were on location, although no injuries or other details have been reported.
Nighttime paving to begin on South Main in Harrisonburg this week
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) –Nighttime milling and paving work will take place on Thursday, May 16 on South Main Street this week. In a social media post, Harrisonburg City officials said the work will be in front of Kline’s Dairy Bar and Subway and will require the closure of both southbound lanes. The road will remain open to through traffic as the southbound traffic will shift to utilize the center turn lane for southbound travel. Traffic controls will be in place.
Lacey Spring Elementary, Spotswood Garden Club unveil new outdoor learning space
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - For several years, Lacey Spring Elementary School and the Spotswood garden club have worked together in creating outdoor hands-on lessons and programming for students. “We’re not just arranging flowers and sipping tea all the time. Conservation education has been one of the founding principles for Garden...
Clear and cool tonight. Lows near 40
Tonight: clear. Low 41. Winds west 4-8 mph. Tomorrow: mostly sunny and delightful. High 75. Winds south 6-12 mph. Tomorrow night: cloudy with a shower in spots late. Low 53. Winds south 4-8 mph. Tuesday: cloudy with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 70. Winds south-southeast 6-12 mph.
RHSPCA Pets of the Week May 13
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.
1 Dead, 6 Injured In Bus Crash In Rockingham County: Police
Six people were injured and one person killed in a crash in Rockingham County last week, authorities said.A 2009 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) when it rear-ended a 2015 Ford E350 bus, which was stopped for another eastbound vehicle making a turn around 9:55 a.m.…
Jarrett Hatcher named executive director of First Tee Shenandoah Valley
STAUNTON — After 30 years of teaching, Jarrett Hatcher is ready for a new adventure. The Staunton High School social studies teacher will retire after this school year and become the new executive director of First Tee-Shenandoah Valley. First Tee is a youth development organization that promotes character-development and life-enhancing values through...
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