🌱 Teens Arrested In Stabbing Case + JMU Women's Lacrosse Ranks No. 6

Good morning. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Harrisonburg Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Harrisonburg today:

1. Two teenagers were arrested after stabbing an elderly Rockingham County man while he was asleep, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office. At about 2 a.m. on Sunday, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing on Rosedale Drive. The release said the teens, 16 and 15, violently attacked the 75-year-old man with knives as he slept. The teenagers, one of them the man's granddaughter, are being held on charges of attempted murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and conspiracy to commit a felony. They are both being held at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center in Staunton. (The News Leader)
2. In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, Brain Injury Connections is offering support to stroke and brain injury survivors. The organization, based in Harrisonburg, serves the counties of Rockingham, Augusta, Page, Shenandoah, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, and most recently Rappahannock. The facility provides case management, education and advocacy, crisis intervention team training, support groups, and more for those needing assistance navigating life post-injury. (WHSV)
3. The James Madison University (JMU) women’s lacrosse team was ranked No. 6 in the country in the latest Inside Lacrosse/Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association top 25 poll. JMU follows Northwestern, Boston College, North Carolina, Syracuse, and Denver. The team will face Cincinnati for the American Athletic Conference lacrosse tournament on Thursday. (WHSV)

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Today in Harrisonburg:

• Backpacker Magazine Get Out More Tour: Gear And Skills Clinic At Walkabout Outfitter (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia At Pale Fire Brewing Co. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Harrisonburg Police Department is observing National Police Week May 14-19 with community-based events. The department will be holding a Flag Raising Ceremony, Cone with a Cop, and more. The department is also asking the community to show their support for "The Blue" by decorating storefronts, window displays, and more with blue ribbons, wreaths, and lights! (Harrisonburg, VA)
• Join Harrisonburg Tourism for its Explore Rocktown Trails biking event on May 6 at Hillandale Park. Harrisonburg Tourism will be partnering with four Harrisonburg High School government students to offer bikers a tour through the trails. Those interested can register for the event by emailing ExploreRocktown@gmail.com. (Visit Harrisonburg Virginia via Facebook)
• Check out the latest job openings in and around Harrisonburg, including positions in real estate, information technology, and occupational therapy. (Harrisonburg Patch)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.