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Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department Holds Annual Awards Banquet

Shepherdstown’s Company 3 honors their own at annual banquet The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Staff At the annual banquet of the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department, held on the Shepherd University campus, members celebrated their dedication and service over the past year. Craig 'Twiggy' Simpson

Middleway Residents Celebrate Rejection of Bottling Facility Proposal

Middleway Residents Celebrate Rejection of Bottling Facility Proposal

Middleway Bottling Plant Rejected Unanimously By Planning Commission West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Jack Walker The Planning Commission has unanimously rejected Sidewinder Enterprises’ revised proposal for the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility, following a lengthy public hearing in which 122 out of 125 citizens voiced significant

Shepherdstown Hosts 22nd American Conservation Film Festival

Shepherdstown Hosts 22nd American Conservation Film Festival

American Conservation Film Festival brings international, local filmmakers together in 22nd year The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Andrew Spellman The American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF), held at Shepherd University, successfully brought together filmmakers and conservation enthusiasts for its 22nd edition. Among the featured works was John

KB Saine Takes Artistic Lead at Theatre West Virginia

KB Saine Takes Artistic Lead at Theatre West Virginia

New artistic director is named for Theatre West Virginia Bluefield Daily Telegraph | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Staff Theatre West Virginia has appointed KB Saine as its new artistic director for the 2025 summer season, bringing over 20 years of experience in the theater sector. Previously, Saine served as the

Mammoth Cave Cuts and Child Welfare Insights for Local Families

Mammoth Cave Cuts and Child Welfare Insights for Local Families

New Human Services Secretary Discusses Child Welfare And Effect Of Federal Cuts Are Felt At Mammoth Cave, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Staff In this episode of West Virginia Morning from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the impact of federal job cuts on

Shepherdstown Hosts Thriving American Conservation Film Festival

Shepherdstown Hosts Thriving American Conservation Film Festival

American Conservation Film Festival sees continued growth in 23rd year The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The 23rd annual American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) recently took place at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, showcasing a record attendance driven by a heightened interest in conservation, the inclusion of a

Theatre West Virginia Taps KB Saine for Artistic Direction

Theatre West Virginia Taps KB Saine for Artistic Direction

KB Saine named artistic director for Theatre West Virginia The Register~Herald | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Staff The Register-Herald reported that KB Saine has been appointed as the artistic director for Theatre West Virginia for the 2025 summer season. With over 20 years in professional theater, he previously directed