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Shepherdstown Alumna Launches Pop-Up Shops in Hometown

Proud Peacock Boutique to bring curated experience to Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff Shepherdstown native and Shepherd University alumna Paula Jackson has realized her dream of owning a boutique with the Proud Peacock Boutique in Williamsport, Md. After a year of operation, she is entering

Community Thrives at Shepherdstown Library Book Sale

Annual book sale raises funds, awareness of local library The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The Friends of Shepherdstown Library hosted a successful book sale at the Shepherdstown Public Library, raising over $5,300 to support library resources. Local residents like Loni Wronka-Edwards and Ralph Scorza attended

Kearneysville Horse Owner Under Fire for Animal Cruelty

Kearneysville Horse Owner Under Fire for Animal Cruelty

West Virginia Racing Commission Suspends License of Kearneysville Horse Owner in Animal Cruelty Case WV News | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Racing Commission has suspended the owner and trainer license of Toschia Spriggs after an animal cruelty investigation revealed that eight horses at her Kearneysville property

Martinsburg Leaders Discuss Development Fees and Trail Funding

Martinsburg officials talk county impact fees, pensions, Greenway Trail and fraudsters WV Metro News | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Officials in Martinsburg are addressing the impact of newly adopted Berkeley County development fees, which add $5,500 for each new single-family home and affect local services like public

Veterans Enjoy Fishing Tradition at Leetown's Ecological Center

Veterans reel in more than fish at Eastern Ecological Science Center The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights the ongoing tradition at the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Leetown, where veterans, both experienced fishermen and newcomers, gathered on Friday to fish and connect with one

FirstEnergy's Open House on New Transmission Line Project

FirstEnergy's Open House on New Transmission Line Project

FirstEnergy addresses questions concerning upcoming transmission line project The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy recently hosted an open house at the Shepherd University Wellness Center to engage with the public regarding its upcoming transmission line project. This line, extending 44 miles through Virginia and Jefferson County,

Shepherdstown's Appalachian Heritage Festival Returns This Fall

Shepherdstown's Appalachian Heritage Festival Returns This Fall

Appalachian Heritage Festival ready for return, with increased community involvement The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Appalachian Heritage Festival is set to return to Shepherdstown from September 12-14 after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Celebrating its 29th year, the festival aims to reconnect community