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7 trauma resiliency strategies for farmers we can all try today
Farmers, food business owners, conservationists, Virginia cooperative extension agents, and other farm-adjacent folks from across the state gathered last week for a kind of a catch-up, reflection and exchange of ideas after the most recent growing seasons.
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JMU marches through a loophole to the Armed Services Bowl
After a nearly perfect season, the loss of a head coach, and the denial of bowl eligibility by the NCAA earlier this year, the JMU football team has defied the odds and is headed to play in the Armed Services Bowl in Dallas, Texas this coming Saturday.
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With concerns about conditions surrounding addiction recovery houses, city council delays vote
The Harrisonburg City Council is considering changes to the zoning ordinance that would allow group homes in the city’s residential areas for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.
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Massanutten Technical Center students win design contest for new Washington Commanders stadium
Teachers often try to provide students with meaningful experiences and projects for their portfolios. But a student project that inspires the future design for an NFL team’s stadium — that’s taking it to whole new level.
Statewide environmental news roundup – December 2023 (Part I)
After securing control of both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in the November elections, Democrats will have a new opportunity during the 2024 session to fill two long-time vacancies on the State Corporation Commission, the state body that regulates utilities, insurance, banking and business in Virginia.
Using state grant, Harrisonburg schools to upgrade security
Several schools in Harrisonburg will be outfitted with new security cameras and other safety upgrades in the next several months.
Accusation of ‘bullying remarks’ at center of exchange between city council and city schools leaders
A letter between elected officials in Harrisonburg has laid bare the nuanced difficulties of city power dynamics, as well as an issue of parental privacy rights and ethical questions regarding the conduct of elected officials.
Community Perspective: Icebergs and Lifeboats: How do we relate to our neighborhood schools?
A contributed perspectives piece by Melissa Weaver I had the privilege recently of helping at Spotswood Elementary School’s “Winter Knights Bucks” store. Kids can “shop” with points earned throughout the year from tables full of items donated from the community. Volunteers help children pick out say, a mug with a Christmas tea towel, a book with …
