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8 buses, more elementary math and a background check system make it into county schools’ budget
The Rockingham County School Board passed a $201 million budget on Monday night, but not without some sacrifices.
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To add more childcare in region, Valley Interfaith Action proposes new model
In the hopes of addressing a shortage of affordable childcare in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Valley Interfaith Action announced a new childcare model on Monday.
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School board has plans and back-up plans for providing raises as it waits for a state budget
Despite uncertainty about how much Harrisonburg City Public Schools will get from the state, the school board is emphasizing salary increases, particularly for instructional assistants.
Harrisonburg’s first Mutt Strut 5K will kick off on March 21
Anicira Veterinary Center will host Harrisonburg’s first Mutt Strut 5K on March 21 to raise awareness and funds for local pet support. “Anicira is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for 20 years, and our mission is to end animal suffering,” Mary Golden-Hughes, the Director of Advancement at Anicira, said. “We’re always …
County faces aging school bus fleet, hopes to add nearly 2 dozen teachers
Best practices dictate that school buses should be replaced every 12-15 years, or once they’ve logged 200,000 miles. In Rockingham County, half its fleet exceeds that age limit.
March 11, 2026
Residents add their voices to petition calling for city to cancel Flock camera contract
About 40 people registered their concerns at Tuesday’s city council meeting about Harrisonburg’s contract with the Flock camera company.