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Charles Town Rotary Club Supports Mobile Recreation for Kids

Charles Town Rotary Club Supports Mobile Recreation for Kids

Let’s Play! Mobile Recreation creates more opportunities to learn healthy habits The Journal | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the Let’s Play! Mobile Recreation van, a community initiative launched in 2018 with funding from the Charles Town Rotary Club. This program enhances local

Shepherdstown Teams Up with Churches for Flood Aid Mission

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston providing funding and people power for “Relief Convoy” for flood victims in West Virginia WTRF | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a compassionate response to devastating floods, Community Markets Inc. in Shepherdstown, alongside St. James Catholic Church in Charles Town and other local organizations, is

WVU Tech Appoints New Librarian from Shepherd University

WVU Tech welcomes new librarian The West Virginia Daily News | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Staff WVU Tech has welcomed Rhonda Donaldson, a veteran librarian from Shepherd University, to its team in Beckley. A native of Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, Donaldson brings extensive experience and a master's degree from the

Shepherdstown Student Reveals Microplastic Crisis in Local Streams

WVU student discovers widespread microplastic pollution in first-of-its-kind study of Appalachian streams and fish West Virginia Press Association | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a groundbreaking study published by the West Virginia Press Association, Isabella Tuzzio, a biology student from Shepherdstown, uncovered alarming levels of microplastics in fish

Fairfield Woman Arraigned on Child Neglect Charges

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Staff Holly Renee Wantz, a 44-year-old resident of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, was arraigned on June 3 in the local magistrate court on three felony charges related to child neglect. This incident raises concerns in nearby communities like Ranson and Charles

Keith Lowry: Dedicated Community Leader in Charles Town

Keith Lowry: Dedicated Community Leader in Charles Town

Lowry had distinguished Navy and government career before community leadership role The Journal | Sunday, June 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a tribute to local veterans, The Journal highlights Keith Lowry, the director of Jefferson County Community Ministries. Known for his dedicated service in the Navy and later his significant

Shepherdstown Invests in Contemporary American Theater Festival

Shepherdstown and CATF mark partnership The Journal | Sunday, June 29, 2025 By Staff The Town of Shepherdstown has reaffirmed its commitment to the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) by approving a $25,000 contribution to enhance the festival's outreach and strengthen ties with the community. Founded in 1991,