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Shepherd University Hosts Conservation Film Festival

Shepherd University hosts American Conservation Film Festival in Shepherdstown DC News Now | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Steven Cohen The American Conservation Film Festival has commenced at Shepherd University, showcasing student films that highlight the importance of environmental conservation. Local students like William O'Toole and Luis Rosa emphasized

Local Officials Weigh in on Proposed Middleway Bottling Plant

Local Officials Weigh in on Proposed Middleway Bottling Plant

Local officials give thoughts on Mountain Pure bottling plant proposal The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports on the proposed Mountain Pure water bottling plant by Sidewinder Enterprises, LLC, planned for the old 3M factory site near Middleway. Local officials, including

Martinsburg Hosts 'Grow With Us' Gardening Workshop

Martinsburg Hosts 'Grow With Us' Gardening Workshop

Gardening workshop to be held at Blue Ridge CTC Herald-Mail Media | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Herald-Mail Media On March 22, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg will host the gardening workshop 'Grow With Us: Gardening Workshops for all Levels.' Sponsored by the Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master

Local Nonprofits Combat Homelessness in Ranson Area

Local Nonprofits Combat Homelessness in Ranson Area

Warming up: Local organizations provide for those in need of shelter, heating The Journal | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Local organizations in the Eastern Panhandle, including Warming Hands and Hearts, the Faith Community Coalition for the Homeless, and Jefferson County Community Ministries, are stepping up to provide shelter

Community Forum Unveils Upgrade Plans for Cool Spring Preserve

Proposal for upgrades presented to Cool Spring Preserve The Journal | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 By Tom Markland A community forum recently showcased an early concept plan for upgrades at Cool Spring Preserve, presented by Matt Pennington of Downstream Strategies. Enhancements are set to address the needs of over 17,000

Family Campaigns for Road Safety Changes After Flagging Tragedy

Family of Fallen Flagger Hopes Laws Will Change to Protect Road Workers The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek The Panhandle News Network reports on the tragic death of Kathy Ruth, a flagger killed in a work zone near Rippon, raising safety concerns for road workers.

Community Voices: Local Perspectives on Politics and Support

Journal Junctions for March 5, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 By Staff In the latest issue of The Journal, local voices from Martinsburg, Bunker Hill, Gerrardstown, Summit Point, and Charles Town share their thoughts on pressing issues such as the stormwater fee, perceptions of political leadership, the importance