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  • What’s next for JMU football after its historic playoff run?
  • What should you do first when you spot a stray in Harrisonburg?

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• Historic season ends as Dukes fall to Oregon in CFP (13newsnow.com) — JMU’s historic football season ended with a 51–34 College Football Playoff loss at Oregon, but the Dukes still made Virginia history and energized Harrisonburg. Head coach Bob Chesney departs after a 21–6 record, while new coach Billy Napier is already in Harrisonburg building his staff and shaping next year’s roster.
   

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• Ask the expert: So you found a stray? (cvillerightnow.com) — If you find a stray dog or cat in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County, this guide explains why you should contact animal control or the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA right away. It walks you through legal timelines, safety steps, and foster options so you can help without accidentally becoming the animal’s legal owner.
   

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