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In today's newsletter:

  • What exactly changes with Harrisonburg’s trash and yard waste pickup January 5?
  • What will change in Rockingham schools after Matt Cross’ exit?
  • How did Sentara RMH earn national recognition for maternity care?

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 31.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 53 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harrisonburg Public Works announces incoming sanitation changes (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg Public Works is rolling out new sanitation and yard waste pickup changes starting Monday, January 5, 2026, and is tagging every city trash toter with an explanatory flyer this month. If you’re confused by earlier dates you saw, officials stress January 5 is the true start, and they’re inviting residents to call or email with any questions before the holidays.
   

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• Matt Cross' time on the school board ends without him (hburgcitizen.com) — Rockingham County’s school board is shifting as Matt Cross departs and a new member, Hilary Irons, prepares to take his seat while local schools confront troubling performance data. Board leaders say they’ll dig into low test scores, chronic absenteeism and schools flagged for intensive support, including those serving Harrisonburg students. Parents are pressing for answers as the board revisits its long-term plan and upcoming budget.
   

• Six Sentara Hospitals Named Among the Best in Nation for Maternity Care (wydaily.com) — Expecting parents in Harrisonburg may be glad to know Sentara RMH Medical Center has been named among the nation’s high-performing hospitals for uncomplicated maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking reflects strong outcomes, patient experience, and equitable care across the Sentara system, which expects to deliver more than 15,000 babies this year.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Mount Solon Volunteer Fire & Rescue holds first Christmas Parade (dnronline.com)

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  • Broadway Coffee House hosts Christmas Market (whsv.com)
  • Broadway's annual Christmas parade draws a crowd despite cold weather (dnronline.com)
  • Wreaths Across America event at Dayton Cemetery honors veterans (dnronline.com)

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