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Charles Town Police Seek Public's Help in Missing Person Case

Around the Region - March 14, 2025 The Journal | Friday, March 14, 2025 By Staff In the March 14, 2025 issue of The Journal, the Charles Town Detachment of the West Virginia State Police is seeking public assistance in locating David Samuel Gray, a missing person last seen in Kearneysville

Shepherd University's ACFF Celebrates Conservation Growth

American Conservation Film Festival sees continued growth in 23rd year The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Staff The 23rd annual American Conservation Film Festival recently took place at Shepherd University’s Frank Arts Center, highlighting a significant rise in attendance, driven by increased interest in conservation and the

Local Educators Brace for Funding Cuts Amid Equality Discussions

Local Educators Brace for Funding Cuts Amid Equality Discussions

Bracing For Federal Education Cuts And Work To Be Done For Women’s Equality, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Maria Young In a recent broadcast by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, educators in towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry are preparing for

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