Harrisonburg Blogs

Richmond 03/15/10  Governor Bob McDonnell has requested federal disaster assistance to reimburse state and local governments for costs associated with the two winter storms that hit the Commonwealth in early February.

The Governor is asking FEMA to reimburse state agencies and 26 localities for damage to public infrastructure, debris removal, related emergency services and snow removal costs.

Richmond 03/15/10  While many in Richmond are celebrating the passage of a compromise state budget, Harrisonburg Senator Mark Obenshian is not among them.

In a letter to constituents, Obenshain warns not to confuse the budget cuts with reform.

Staunton 03/15/10  Staunton Police are looking for suspects after several businesses were broken into over the weekend.

Burglars broke into a total of five businesses in the Terry Court Shopping Center on North Augusta Street sometime late Saturday or early Sunday according to a report in the News Leader.

Harrisonburg 03/15/10  Two road projects get underway in and around Harrisonburg that may affect your travel.

VDOT begins what is expected to be a two year, ten million dollar effort to widen Port Republic Road from the city limits to just beyond Boyers Road.

Harrisonburg 03/15/10  Government buildings in the entire area are about to get the once over when it comes to energy efficiency.

The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission has been awarded a 403-thousand dollar grant to fund what is being called "the Shenandoah Valley Regional Energy Efficiency Strategy."

New Market 03/15/10  Two Maryland men accused of trying to break into an ATM in New Market will make preliminary court appearances next month.

Forty-nine year old Jerry Thomas and 29-year old Gary Thomas, both of Bowie, Maryland were arrested March 6th.  Each faces four counts, including attempted grand larceny when they appear in court April 5th.

Harrisonburg 03/15/10  JMU's College of Business is celebrating what it says is a "Straight A" report card from 'BusinessWeek.'

The business school remains in the top 5 percent of undergraduate business schools ranked by "BusinessWeek" magazine, receiving high marks from students and straight A's for teaching quality, services and job placement.

Washington DC 03/12/10  Officials from both the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County were in Washington DC today looking for millions of dollars.

The localities are working on "plan B" to fund a major portion of the southeast connector project.

Harrisonburg 03/12/10  Six people have been arrested in connection with gang-related graffiti recently left at numerous Harrisonburg homes and businesses.

Just after midnight on March 8, officers were called to the 500 block of Norwood Street for the report of several subjects spray painting graffiti on buildings and fences.  Officers quickly detained several people running from the scene.

Harrisonburg 03/12/10  A court delay for a Harrisonburg man alleged to have gone on a major shoplifting spree and for the woman reportedly on the receiving end of his criminal labor.

Hearings this week for 20-year old Justin Giordano and 20-year old Brittaney Strausbaugh were continued until April 7th according to Harrisonburg General District Court records.