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Shepherdstown Resident Celebrates Tusing Sisters' Weaving Legacy

Shepherdstown Resident Celebrates Tusing Sisters' Weaving Legacy

Shepherdstown resident speaks at museum The Journal | Wednesday, June 4, 2025 By Staff Shepherdstown's Kathy Sholl co-presented a fascinating talk on coverlet weaving at the Rocktown History Museum, alongside Gary Smucker. This event highlighted the Tusing Sisters, who were renowned weavers in the Shenandoah Valley, and celebrated their

Jefferson High’s Class of 2025 Celebrates College Bound Futures

Jefferson High’s Class of 2025 Celebrates College Bound Futures

Jefferson seniors ready for life’s next challenge The Journal | Sunday, June 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the 53rd Commencement Ceremony held at Shepherd University, more than 350 graduates from Jefferson High School celebrated their achievements as they prepared for future endeavors. Principal Mary Beth Group and Superintendent Dr.

Washington High School Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

Washington High School Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

Washington Patriots Class of 2025 off to make their mark The Journal | Sunday, June 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the graduation ceremony at Shepherd University, over 330 seniors from Washington High School celebrated the Class of 2025, reflecting on their achievements and aspirations. Class President Brenden Owen encouraged his

Local Voices: Political Discontent and Community Concerns in Charles Town and Martinsburg

Journal Junctions for June 1, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, May 31, 2025 By Staff In the latest edition of The Journal, several letters from residents in Martinsburg and Charles Town voice opinions on a range of topics including the implications of PSA testing for older men, Trump’s birthday celebration

Shepherdstown's 4th of July Parade and Picnic Is Back

Shepherdstown's 4th of July Parade and Picnic Is Back

Planning underway for Shepherdstown's 4th of July parade The Journal | Friday, May 30, 2025 By Staff This year’s 4th of July celebration in Shepherdstown is set with a community parade and picnic organized by the Rotary Club, welcoming everyone to enjoy a traditional small-town event. The parade

Shepherd University Welcomes Future Educators this Fall

Around the Region - June 1, 2025 The Journal | Friday, May 30, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Shepherd University is set to welcome three of the 2025 Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars this fall, including Caelyn Bartley from Berkeley Springs, Madison Sherman from Fisher, and Grace Martin from Petersburg. The

Shepherd University Graduate Eli Hall Achieves Fulbright Scholarship

Recent Shepherd graduate becomes first to receive Fulbright scholarship The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Staff Eli Hall, a distinguished Shepherd University graduate from Hansford, has made history as the first student from the institution to receive a Fulbright scholarship. Announced by the Fulbright U.S. Student program