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Ranson Launches First Health & Wellness Fair at Civic Center

Ranson Launches First Health & Wellness Fair at Civic Center

Ranson hosting Health & Wellness Fair The Journal | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Ranson will host its inaugural Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday at the Ranson Civic Center, a collaborative effort between the city and WVU Medicine aimed at fostering community health. Running

Shenandoah Junction Gears Up for Summer Concert Series

Shenandoah Junction Gears Up for Summer Concert Series

Jefferson County Parks and Rec preparing for summer full of fun The Journal | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on a summer filled with concerts and events at The Amp at Sam Michaels Park in Shenandoah Junction, including a kickoff concert by local artist Christian Lopez

Color Guard Honoring Washington Family at Historic Harewood

Color Guard Honoring Washington Family at Historic Harewood

General Adam Stephen Chapter participates at Harewood event The Journal | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Staff On May 3, the Color Guard of the General Adam Stephen Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a significant event at Harewood, marking the graves of Samuel Washington and his

Local Rotary Clubs Champion Literacy at Elementary Schools

Local Rotary Clubs Champion Literacy at Elementary Schools

How Rotary clubs are boosting literacy in Jefferson County, WV Herald-Mail Media | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Volunteers from local Rotary clubs are actively enhancing literacy among first graders in towns like Charles Town and Shepherdstown through a reading initiative. Members visited schools such as Blue Ridge and

Local Leaders Challenge DEI Initiatives Amidst Systemic Bias

Eric Engle: Some actual governance would be nice (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an opinion piece for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Eric Engle critiques the anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives promoted by President Trump and Gov. Morrisey, arguing that these measures ignore the foundational

Shepherdstown Welcomes Renowned Musicians for Concert

Shepherdstown Welcomes Renowned Musicians for Concert

Next Friends of Music concert will feature renowned young violinist The Journal | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that the Friends of Music will host the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra concert in Shepherdstown over the May 31-June 1 weekend, featuring acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw and clarinetist Yoonah

Shepherdstown Lions Club's Annual Yard Sale Set for May 17

Shepherdstown Lions Club to hold yard sale May 17 The Journal | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club is organizing a yard sale on May 17 from 8 a.m. to noon, located between Jefferson Security Bank and the Fire Hall in Shepherdstown. Local vendors can