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UVa. baseball coach Brian O’Connor talks with reporters after the top-ranked ‘Hoos defeated JMU 9-3 on Tuesday in Harrisonburg, Va.

UVa. baseball coach Brian O’Connor talks with reporters after the top-ranked ‘Hoos defeated JMU 9-3 on Tuesday in Harrisonburg, Va.

A capacity crowd of 1,632 fans filled Eagle Park at James Madison University in Harrisonburg hoping to see the Dukes upset top-ranked UVa. What they got instead was a dominating performance by the Cavs. A two-run first inning homer by Joe McCarthy, who had four hits and four RBI on the night, set the tone for what turned into an 9-3 Virginia win Tuesday.

Hearing Healthcare of Virginia is sponsoring a Free Hearing Screening Day on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its six locations across the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia – Charlottesville, Covington, Culpeper, Fishersville, Harrisonburg and Lexington.

Augusta Free Press is in Harrisonburg for today’s baseball game between #1 UVa. (27-5, 12-3 ACC) and JMU (11-17, 3-2 CAA). First pitch is at 6 p.m. AFP editor Chris Graham is in the press box at Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park. Follow the live blog for score updates, analysis, commentary and more.

Five Bridgewater College alumni will be honored as part of the college’s annual Alumni Weekend celebration April 11 – 13.

The #1 UVa. baseball team heads to Harrisonburg on Tuesday for a 6 p.m. game against James Madison at Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park. Fans are advised to arrive early as JMU is expecting a capacity crowd.

The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.

Some Virginia farmers’ markets will open this month, while others have been open year-round. At many markets, shoppers will find Virginia-grown asparagus.

The Waynesboro Police Department is requesting assistance in attempting to locate a missing, possibly suicidal man who was last seen in mid-February when he fled from city police.

Beth Bland, HR RD, spoke to the Golden Agers about VPAS services offered in HR on March 26. This group meets on a monthly basis at St. James United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg and has existed for over 20 years. Approximately 50% of the members do not attend the hosting church.
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