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Shepherd University Hosts Opposition to MARL Energy Project

Anders: MARL opposition clear at FirstEnergy open house WV Metro News | Sunday, August 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent FirstEnergy open house at Shepherd University, over 100 attendees voiced their opposition to the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL), a controversial electricity transmission line project slated to span 105 miles

Local Leaders Honored at Heart of the Community Event

Local Leaders Honored at Heart of the Community Event

Nine community leaders awarded with Heart of the Community honors The Journal | Friday, August 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the inaugural Heart of the Community honors, celebrated during the Black Policy Day event in Charles Town. Nine local leaders were recognized for their impactful contributions to

Shepherdstown Alumna Launches Pop-Up Shops in Hometown

Proud Peacock Boutique to bring curated experience to Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff Shepherdstown native and Shepherd University alumna Paula Jackson has realized her dream of owning a boutique with the Proud Peacock Boutique in Williamsport, Md. After a year of operation, she is entering

Shepherdstown's Appalachian Heritage Festival Returns This Fall

Shepherdstown's Appalachian Heritage Festival Returns This Fall

Appalachian Heritage Festival ready for return, with increased community involvement The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Appalachian Heritage Festival is set to return to Shepherdstown from September 12-14 after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Celebrating its 29th year, the festival aims to reconnect community

FirstEnergy's Open House on New Transmission Line Project

FirstEnergy's Open House on New Transmission Line Project

FirstEnergy addresses questions concerning upcoming transmission line project The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy recently hosted an open house at the Shepherd University Wellness Center to engage with the public regarding its upcoming transmission line project. This line, extending 44 miles through Virginia and Jefferson County,

Local Residents Rally Against Proposed 500kV Line Through Panhandle

Residents in Jefferson County Voice Opposition to MARL transmission line proposal The Panhandle News Network | Monday, August 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents in the Eastern Panhandle, particularly in towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry, are voicing their opposition to a proposed 500,000-volt transmission line intended to run

Local Residents Mobilize Against New Transmission Line Project

Residents in Jefferson County rise in opposition of the MARL transmission line proposal WV Metro News | Sunday, August 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a rising opposition to the proposed 500,000-volt transmission line passing through the Eastern Panhandle, local residents, led by property owner Mary Gee, express concerns over