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Explore Kentucky Rifle Heritage in Shepherdstown Events

Antique Kentucky Rifles To Be Featured In April 16 Historic Shepherdstown Speaker Series Event & April 19 Museum Opening The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Staff Historic Shepherdstown's 2025 Speaker Series will feature a talk on the history of Kentucky rifles given by Tim Hodges and Brian

Local Voices on National Politics: Insights from Charles Town and Beyond

Journal Junctions for April 10, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Staff In this edition of The Journal, various opinions from residents regarding recent political developments and their impacts unfold, including Trump's economic legacy and controversial visa cancellations affecting students at prestigious schools like Columbia and

Shepherd University Hosts 99th WV Academy of Science Meeting

Young scientists converge at Shepherd University for 99th annual meeting The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle covers the 99th annual meeting of the West Virginia Academy of Science held at Shepherd University, where scientists from across the region gathered to share research and celebrate

Shepherdstown's Four Seasons Books Expands Unique Book Clubs

Shepherdstown's Four Seasons Books Expands Unique Book Clubs

Four Seasons Books reaches record number of book clubs The Journal | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown has expanded its community engagement by establishing nearly 20 diverse book clubs, catering to various interests from horror to romance, reflecting the unique literary preferences of local

Ranson's Jefferson County Schools Honor Exceptional Educators

Ranson's Jefferson County Schools Honor Exceptional Educators

Jefferson County Schools recognizes school staff during its Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year Banquet The Journal | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the recent Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year Banquet held in Ranson, Jefferson County Schools honored outstanding staff, recognizing Debra May DeLauney from

West Virginia Bill Aims to Revamp Local Election Dates

This bill could change the dates of future city and town elections The Journal | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant move for local governance, a new bill passed by the West Virginia legislature aims to align city elections with statewide elections to enhance voter participation. The

Local Leader Berniece Collis Recognized as Distinguished Citizen

Local Leader Berniece Collis Recognized as Distinguished Citizen

Shenandoah Area Council names Collis Berkeley County Distinguished Citizen The Journal | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shenandoah Area Council hosted a ceremony at the Holiday Inn to honor Berniece Collis as Berkeley County's Distinguished Citizen for 2025. A native of the area, Collis has made