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Local Rotary Clubs Champion Literacy at Elementary Schools

Local Rotary Clubs Champion Literacy at Elementary Schools

How Rotary clubs are boosting literacy in Jefferson County, WV Herald-Mail Media | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Volunteers from local Rotary clubs are actively enhancing literacy among first graders in towns like Charles Town and Shepherdstown through a reading initiative. Members visited schools such as Blue Ridge and

Megan Wahl Joins Shepherdstown Rotary Club Community

Megan Wahl Joins Shepherdstown Rotary Club Community

Meet Megan Wahl: Shepherdstown Rotary Club's latest addition Herald-Mail Media | Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Megan Wahl has joined the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown, marking her latest community engagement in the area. Announced by Herald-Mail Media, Wahl's induction occurred during the club's

Police-Involved MARC Train Incident Near Harpers Ferry

Police-Involved MARC Train Incident Near Harpers Ferry

CSX investigating MARC train incident in southern Washington County Herald-Mail Media | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On May 6, a MARC train incident on CSX tracks prompted an investigation, as confirmed by a CSX official. The train was delayed east of Harpers Ferry due to police activity, leading

Shepherdstown's Contemporary American Theater Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup

Shepherdstown's Contemporary American Theater Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup

Contemporary American Theater Festival announces 2025 season Herald-Mail Media | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Contemporary American Theater Festival, taking place from July 11 to Aug. 3 at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, announces five world premiere plays for its 2025 season. Artistic Director Peggy McKowen highlights themes of

Marine Veteran Nicholas Russo Joins Shepherdstown Rotary Club

Marine Veteran Nicholas Russo Joins Shepherdstown Rotary Club

Nicholas Russo inducted as new member of Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Herald-Mail Media | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown recently inducted Nicholas Russo, a Marine Corps veteran and Master Trainer at QRF Solutions K9 LLC, as its newest member. The ceremony, held at the

Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit Scheduled for Ranson and Martinsburg

Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit Scheduled for Ranson and Martinsburg

Mobile lung cancer screening unit to make stops in Ranson, Martinsburg. How to be seen Herald-Mail Media | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Herald-Mail Media A mobile lung cancer screening unit named LUCAS will visit Ranson and Martinsburg in early April to provide accessible low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans. Operating at

Free Hernia Screenings Offered in Ranson and Martinsburg

Free Hernia Screenings Offered in Ranson and Martinsburg

Free hernia screenings offered in W.Va. Eastern Panhandle. Find out how to register Herald-Mail Media | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Herald-Mail Media WVU Medicine is hosting free hernia screenings in Ranson and Martinsburg, offering local residents evaluations and treatment information on March 29 and April 5. To participate, individuals