In Aftermath, Dukes to Help City, Residents
By Megan Martin,April 15, 2010
HARRISONBURG — JMU has been a part of the Harrisonburg community for over a century, and despite the past weekend’s events, that fact is not going to change. The strained relationship that remains must be addressed, which is where Dukes Helping Harrisonburg is trying to step in. The group was founded by junior Andy Eblin to give students a place to organize service events in order to give back to the Harrisonburg community and repair the negative reputation students have gained. “I created... Read more »
Spring Hours to Offer More Options
By Megan Martin,March 29, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — With the grand opening of the spring and summer hours for the Downtown Harrisonburg Farmers’ Market approaching, market manager Josie Showalter is consumed with her duties and excitement over the April 3 event. This year’s opening will introduce new Thursday night hours and unique products. “It really is a cultural event and such a community place,” Showalter said. “One of the real values of the market for the JMU population is to get a real sense for what this community... Read more »
Dining Employees Put up in Hotel to Feed Campus
By Megan Martin,February 8, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — As JMU canceled all classes and many other services Friday, Dining Services had to be ready to serve students despite inclement weather. Dining Services announced changes to the hours at many of its locations. D-Hall, E-Hall, PC Dukes, Mr. Chips, Jemmy’s, Mrs. Green’s and Lakeside Express were open for regular hours Friday and Saturday, while Festival’s hours were reduced. All other locations were closed. Sunday, D-Hall, E-Hall, Mr. Chips, Jemmy’s and Lakeside Express... Read more »
Police: No Jaywalking Laws in City, Campus
By Megan Martin,February 4, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Senior Makenna Johnson was walking back to the parking lot after a class on the Quad at noon Jan. 25 when she was struck by a car. According to Johnson, she approached the corner of Warsaw Avenue and South Main Street, checked to see if both lights had turned red, stepped off the curb and crossed between two large trucks. At the turn between the new Performing Arts Center and Buffalo Wild Wings, Johnson said she stopped to look both ways before crossing over the next two... Read more »
Bank Robber Strikes In Ohio
By Megan Martin,January 21, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Harrisonburg’s SunTrust bank robber continued his streak of serial armed bank robberies into Belpre, Ohio in December. Gary Ross LaTray, 50, of Syracuse, N.Y.,is wanted on five counts of armed robbery and one count of violation of supervised release. One of these bank robberies includes the Dec. 1 robbery of the SunTrust Bank on the corner of South Main Street and Port Republic Road/Maryland Avenue in Harrisonburg. On Dec. 30, LaTray entered the People’s Bank in Ohio, placed... Read more »
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