Harrisonburg declares local emergency as water capacity remains an issue
The City of Harrisonburg has declared a local emergency as its water treatment plant continues to operate at reduced capacity.
The City of Harrisonburg has declared a local emergency as its water treatment plant continues to operate at reduced capacity.

On the theme of “Journeys,” the 2025 Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a concentrated week of glorious music and community in Harrisonburg.
The City of Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg Public Utilities are continuing to urge community members to continue to limit their water usage.
Harrisonburg public utilities customers are under a mandatory water conservation notice as the city works to clear filters of debris.
Harrisonburg Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for the 10th time.
Animal Control officers removed 52 dogs from a hoarding situation at a property in Broadway last week. RHSPCA is caring for them.
Harrisonburg Schools and Rockingham County Schools continue negotiations to reach new agreement on use of Massanutten Technical Center.
A man who reportedly punched a dog repeatedly at the Lowe’s in Harrisonburg just before Easter has been arrested for animal cruelty.
Ten Big Lots stores will reopen in Virginia in May, and the list includes the West Main Street location in Waynesboro.
VDOT seeks feedback on a study assessing potential solutions on Virginia Avenue between Gay Street and the Harrisonburg city limit.
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