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Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is the oldest town in the state, founded in 1762. Located along the Potomac River, it's home to Shepherd University and known for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and lively downtown area. The town hosts numerous cultural events and festivals, attracting visitors to its unique shops, cafes, and theaters. Shepherdstown blends small-town charm with intellectual energy, making it a distinctive destination in the Eastern Panhandle.

Shepherdstown's Town Run Watershed Secures $5K Grant Funding

Shepherdstown's Town Run Watershed Secures $5K Grant Funding

Town Run Watershed receives $5K in grant funding The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston On December 18, The Journal reported that the Town Run Watershed Steering Committee in Shepherdstown received a $5,000 Stream Partners Grant for the second consecutive year from the West Virginia Stream Partners

Local Women Unite for Meals on Wheels Dessert Cookbook

Local Women Unite for Meals on Wheels Dessert Cookbook

Local women contribute dessert recipes for Meals on Wheels The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Lyn Widmyer In a delightful effort to support Meals on Wheels, fourteen local women from the area have contributed dessert recipes for a new cookbook titled “A Sweet Tribute to 14 Remarkable Women and

Automatic Enrollment Program Launches for Local High School Seniors

Shepherd University partners with Berkeley County Schools for automatic enrollment The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Staff Shepherd University has partnered with Berkeley County Schools to implement an automatic enrollment initiative for graduating seniors from Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Musselman, and Spring Mills High Schools. Students with a GPA of 2.

Shepherdstown Hosts PVAS Program on Light Pollution Awareness

PVAS to host Making the Night Sky Visible The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Staff The Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) invites local residents to its January program, 'Making the Night Sky Visible', taking place on January 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the

Santa's Breakfast Event Thrives in Shepherdstown

Santa's Breakfast Event Thrives in Shepherdstown

Breakfast With Santa returns to pre-pandemic numbers at Blue Moon Cafe The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club's annual Breakfast With Santa at Blue Moon Cafe drew significant crowds this year, surpassing pre-pandemic attendance levels. Santa and Mrs. Claus highlighted the

Martinsburg Churches Celebrate December with Holiday Events

Church Events for December 20, 2024 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff The Journal highlights a series of festive events scheduled for December 2024 in Martinsburg and the surrounding areas. Calvary UMC kicks off the month with a delicious spaghetti dinner, while Pikeside resumes its tradition with a

Shepherdstown's Misfits Caroling Spreads Holiday Joy

Shepherdstown's Misfits Caroling Spreads Holiday Joy

'We're a couple of misfits': Caroling group fills town with holiday cheer The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In Shepherdstown, the annual tradition of Misfits Caroling continues to spread holiday cheer among local businesses and residents. Founded by Jenny Haynes and her coworkers