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Shepherdstown Vigil for Democracy Addresses Voter Engagement

Shepherdstown Vigil for Democracy Addresses Voter Engagement

Vigil for Democracy highlights concerns over federal government actions The Journal | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Last week, over 50 demonstrators gathered in Shepherdstown for a Vigil for Democracy, voicing concerns about federal government actions and low voter turnout in local elections. Organizers, including Carline Shaw of the

Shepherdstown Vigil for Democracy Draws Activists Calling for Change

Shepherdstown Vigil for Democracy Draws Activists Calling for Change

Vigil for Democracy highlights concerns over federal government actions The Journal | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent Vigil for Democracy held in Shepherdstown, over 50 local demonstrators expressed their concerns regarding the federal government's actions, emphasizing the importance of voter participation amid declining turnout

Kearneysville’s Jefferson Rentals Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Kearneysville’s Jefferson Rentals Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Jefferson Rentals LLC celebrates 20 years of business, community involvement The Journal | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Jefferson Rentals LLC in Kearneysville hosted an open house, showcasing its diverse rental inventory and reaffirming its commitment to customer service. General manager P.J. Dailey emphasized

Maggie Gise's Clinic Empowers Women's Health in Martinsburg

Maggie Gise's Clinic Empowers Women's Health in Martinsburg

'Mompreneur' blazes new path for women's health with business, Gaia Women's Physical Therapy and Wellness The Journal | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Maggie Gise, a physical therapist, founded Gaia Women's Physical Therapy and Wellness in 2019 after experiencing barriers in

Harpers Ferry's Cara Keys Transforms Real Estate Appraising

Harpers Ferry's Cara Keys Transforms Real Estate Appraising

Keys Valuation owner looks back on decade in male-dominated industry The Journal | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a reflection on her ten years in the male-dominated field of commercial real estate appraising, Harpers Ferry resident Cara Keys shares her journey from human resources to becoming a licensed

Shepherdstown Launches Banner Initiative to Honor Local Veterans

Shepherdstown Launches Banner Initiative to Honor Local Veterans

2025 Shepherdstown Banner Initiative kicks off, with April 1 deadline The Journal | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Corporation of Shepherdstown has initiated the 2025 Shepherdstown Banner Initiative to honor local veterans and first responders through the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, inspired by a program started in Harrisburg,

Shepherdstown Council Approves Spring Event Funding and Appointments

Shepherdstown Council Approves Spring Event Funding and Appointments

Shepherdstown Town Council talks spring event funding, volunteer appointments The Journal | Monday, March 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Corporation of Shepherdstown's Town Council convened on March 12 to address pressing issues including volunteer board appointments and funding for essential Easter and spring events. Councilmember Shannon Thomas emphasized