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Shepherdstown's Four Seasons Books Hosts Authors Carpenter and Gunn

Shepherdstown's Four Seasons Books Hosts Authors Carpenter and Gunn

Four Seasons Books hosts book signing with Emily carpenter and Allison Gunn The Journal | Friday, April 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown hosted a book signing featuring authors Emily Carpenter and Allison Gunn, who presented their novels 'Gothictown' and 'Nowhere'. Carpenter, a

Ranson Elementary Hosts Attendance Pep Rally for Students

Ranson Elementary Hosts Attendance Pep Rally for Students

Ranson Elementary celebrates passing attendance goals at special pep rally The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ranson Elementary School held an exciting attendance pep rally after 200 out of 257 students surpassed their attendance goal for March. Organized by Community in Schools Facilitator Joette Stephens, the event

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

Middleway Residents Rally Against Proposed Water Bottling Facility

Middleway Residents Rally Against Proposed Water Bottling Facility

Middleway residents discuss next steps to for Water Bottling Facility The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents of Middleway gathered at Grantham Hall for a town hall hosted by Protect Middleway, discussing the future of a proposed water bottling facility by Sidewinder Enterprises LLC. Despite the planning

Native American Storyteller Engages Shepherdstown Students

Native American Storyteller Engages Shepherdstown Students

SPEAK Storyteller visits Shepherdstown Middle School The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Johnny Moses, a Tulalip Native American storyteller, visited Shepherdstown Middle School to share traditional stories with students through the SPEAK Storyteller program. His engaging storytelling included songs, translations in Native languages, and lessons that encouraged

Charles Town Students Learn Financial Literacy Through Get a Life

Charles Town Students Learn Financial Literacy Through Get a Life

Get a Life continues teaching students financial literacy The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Eighth-grade students at Charles Town Middle School engaged in the Get a Life program, a financial literacy simulation designed to teach budgeting and smart spending. Organized by Fairmont State University and the West

Parks and Recreation Unveils Expanded Summer Programs in Charles Town

Parks and Recreation Unveils Expanded Summer Programs in Charles Town

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation talks about upcoming summer programs The Journal | Friday, April 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent commission meeting, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation presented exciting plans for the upcoming summer season, highlighting the addition of 340 camps and classes aimed at accommodating over 4,