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Local Heroes Conduct Rescues Amid Flooding Near Harpers Ferry

Local Heroes Conduct Rescues Amid Flooding Near Harpers Ferry

Washington County first responders brave flood-waters for multiple rescues Herald-Mail Media | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway First responders from Washington and neighboring counties, including those near Charles Town and Harpers Ferry, undertook multiple water rescues during severe flooding between May 13 and 15. A notable rescue involved 15

Hagerstown Lecture on Abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Hagerstown Lecture on Abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson

The abolitionist who backed John Brown is the focus of May 19 lecture Herald-Mail Media | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A lecture on abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson will be held on May 19 at the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown. Historian Richard Smith will discuss Higginson'

Historic Long Meadow Farm in Shepherdstown Undergoes Major Renovation

Prominent Shepherdstown property close to completion of major makeover The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the major renovations of Long Meadow Farm, a historic property near Shepherdstown. Originally built in 1970 and hosting notable guests including President Nixon, the farm was inherited

Shepherdstown's Hay-Mar Kitchen Embraces Local Ingredients

From-scratch, local foods to be focus of new catering company The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff A new catering company, Hay-Mar Kitchen, officially launched in Shepherdstown on May 3, founded by locals Jenny Haynes and Laird Marshall, who bring 50 years of restaurant experience. Inspired by their

Shepherdstown Celebrates 52 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony

52 graduate degrees conferred during 152nd Commencement Ceremony at Shepherd University The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff At Shepherd University's 152nd Commencement Ceremony, held at the Butcher Center, 52 master’s and doctoral degrees were awarded to graduates, illuminating the academic achievements of local students.

Inaugural Shepherdstown Pride Parade Set for June 1 Celebration

Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade to kick off Pride Month in Shepherdstown on June 1 The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the inaugural Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade scheduled for June 1 at 6 p.m. in downtown Shepherdstown. Organizer Joan Moossy emphasized the

Shepherd University Celebrates Class of 2025 at Commencement

152nd Commencement Ceremony celebrates graduation of nearly 400 undergraduate students from Shepherd University The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff Shepherd University's 152nd Commencement Ceremony, held at the Butcher Center, celebrated nearly 400 graduates including students from surrounding towns like Charles Town and Ranson. Student Government