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Shepherd University Student Receives $2,000 Scholarship

Shepherd University Student Receives $2,000 Scholarship

Scholarship presented The Journal | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that the Berkeley-Jefferson County Extension Master Gardener Association has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Shepherd University for a student specializing in Sustainable Agriculture. This year's recipient is Isabella Alonzo. The scholarship was funded through

Tourism Job Growth and State Budget Insights for the Region

Tourism Job Growth and State Budget Insights for the Region

A Growing Tourism Industry And Analyzing The State Budget, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Staff On this West Virginia Morning, produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, research indicates that over 21,000 jobs will become available in the tourism and hospitality sector

Charles Town Community Forum on Peace in the Middle East

Charles Town Community Forum on Peace in the Middle East

Community forum to discuss 'Pathways to Lasting Peace in the Middle East' The Journal | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on a community forum titled 'Pathways to Lasting Peace in the Middle East,' set for April 2 at Shepherd University’s Storer Ballroom.

Birding 101 Course at Shepherd University This April

Around the Region - March 26, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on the Potomac Valley Audubon Society offering a four-week Birding 101 course beginning April 2 at Shepherd University, tailored for new and seasoned birders. Participants will engage in both classroom sessions and

Morgantown Residents Frustrated by Camping Bans Amid Coal Revival

Morgantown Residents Frustrated by Camping Bans Amid Coal Revival

Camping Bans And Coal Ambitions, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Staff On this West Virginia Morning from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the controversial camping bans across the country have sparked frustration among Morgantown residents, particularly as these measures are perceived to unfairly

Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry Shine at Eastern WV MATHCOUNTS

Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry Shine at Eastern WV MATHCOUNTS

Eastern WV MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition visits BRCTC The Journal | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Staff On February 22, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College hosted the second annual Eastern WV MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition, where students from Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, Keyser, Frankfort Middle Schools, and the Eastern Panhandle Flying Squirrels Homeschool

Shepherdstown Speaker Series Kicks Off with Local Pottery History

Around the Region - March 23 The Journal | Saturday, March 22, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on the upcoming 2025 Historic Shepherdstown Speaker Series, beginning March 26 with Pam Parziale discussing the history of pottery in Shepherdstown at the Byrd Center. This series also includes talks on Kentucky rifles