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Shepherd University Athletes to Join Concussion Study

Shepherd University Athletes to Join Concussion Study

Local athletes to be subjects of new, international study The Journal | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Athletes from Shepherd University in Shepherdstown will participate in an international study on photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy aiming to heal concussions. Coordinated by Ann Liebert of Sydney Adventist Hospital, the research seeks to

Ranson Schools Operate on Delay Amid Winter Storm Warnings

Ranson Schools Operate on Delay Amid Winter Storm Warnings

Tri-State delays, cancellations for Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 5-6, 2025, due to weather Herald-Mail Media | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Julie E. Greene Due to inclement weather, schools and organizations across the Tri-State area announced delays and cancellations for February 5 and 6, 2025. In Ranson, Jefferson County Public Schools

Shepherd University Hosts Light Therapy Experts for Student Education

Shepherd University Hosts Light Therapy Experts for Student Education

Researcher Visit Deepens Light Therapy Education At Shepherd University West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Jack Walker On February 3, Shepherd University, home to the Center of Excellence for Photobiomodulation, welcomed Australian researchers Ann Liebert and Brian Bicknell. Their visit aimed to educate the student body and

Charles Town Volunteers Join Nationwide Homeless Count

Charles Town Volunteers Join Nationwide Homeless Count

Volunteers Count The Homeless And A Son’s Release From Captivity This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Staff On this West Virginia Morning, volunteers from towns like Charles Town and Ranson join efforts to count those experiencing homelessness, highlighting local dedication amid broader

Academic Showdown Highlights Local Schools in Competition

Hampshire has 2 teams competing in Academic Showdown Hampshire Review | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Review Staff The fourth annual Academic Showdown, hosted by the West Virginia Department of Education and the Higher Education Policy Commission, features local teams from schools like those in Charles Town, Ranson, and Harpers Ferry.

Discover Local Community Events in Martinsburg This February

Around the Region - February 5, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on several upcoming community events around the Martinsburg area, including the BCARSE meeting on February 18 at Hoss’s Steak and Seahouse, where retired school employees can gather and connect. Additionally, WISH

Shepherd University Hosts NOAA Scientist on Ocean Awareness

Shepherd University Hosts NOAA Scientist on Ocean Awareness

Ocean scientist highlights the importance of the seven seas The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson Craig McLean, a retired NOAA chief scientist, emphasized the critical need for an 'ocean mindedness' during a recent lecture at Shepherd University, highlighting the oceans' importance to