Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Headed up I-81? New Harrisonburg work-zone cameras may mail you a ticket

Also check out 40th Annual Members' Show on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Saturday August 29th Patch AM
Saturday August 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Harrisonburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed up I-81? New Harrisonburg work-zone cameras may mail you a ticket
  • How a Virginia Avenue standoff ended in just one year jail
  • Why one in five Harrisonburg births lack early prenatal care

Also on today's calendar: 40th Annual Members' Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Harrisonburg Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Harrisonburg Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Harrisonburg. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More speed safety cameras going up on Interstate 81 in a Harrisonburg work zone (augustafreepress.com) — Drivers on I-81 through Harrisonburg will soon see more speed safety cameras in the work zone between mile markers 242 and 247, with a 30-day warning-only period starting Aug. 31. After that, going 10 mph or more over the limit can bring a $100 civil citation by mail, and residents can contest tickets if they believe the cameras erred.
   

2. Harrisonburg man involved in police standoff sentenced to 1 year in jail (rocktownnow.com) — A Harrisonburg man has been sentenced to 12 months in jail after a Rockingham County jury convicted him of misdemeanor brandishing a firearm, while acquitting him of two abduction charges. Police say the incident began when he swung a machete on Virginia Avenue, then retreated into an occupied trailer with additional weapons, prompting a lengthy SWAT response before he surrendered.
   

3. Health district highlights maternal care needs in Harrisonburg (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg health officials say one in five local births involve late or no prenatal care, raising concerns about risks for mothers and babies. The Central Shenandoah Health District is partnering with groups like the new Rocktown Maternal Health Hub to connect expecting parents with earlier, easier access to services and help families navigate the system.
   

4. Harrisonburg police to increase DUI patrols for Saturation Saturday (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg police are putting extra officers on the roads for "Saturation Saturday" DUI enforcement, targeting impaired drivers ahead of Labor Day weekend. The effort, part of a statewide MADD-backed campaign, follows 196 DUI arrests in 2025 and aims to prevent crashes while reminding residents to plan sober rides and avoid driving under the influence.
   

5. Comer sentenced to 120 years for three murders (pagevalleynews.com) — Residents near the Rockingham–Page County line are seeing legal closure after a man received 120 years in prison for three 2023 murders in Jollet Hollow. The detailed sentencing hearing included testimony from grieving families and arguments from defense counsel that included a Harrisonburg attorney, as the judge imposed the maximum consecutive terms allowed under Virginia law.
   

📸 Around Harrisonburg

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

📣 Harrisonburg Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
  • Harrisonburg Health & Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Laundry Assistant in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.

Ok Harrisonburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Harrisonburg