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Shepherdstown Author Matthew Kushin Releases Debut Novel

Shepherdstown Author Matthew Kushin Releases Debut Novel

Local professor publishes debut novel, 'Beware the Smart Kids' The Journal | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In a recent feature by The Journal, Shepherdstown's own Matthew Kushin, a communications professor at Shepherd University, has published his debut novel, 'Beware the Smart Kids.'

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

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

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

Shepherdstown Church Celebrates Fourth Year of Christmas Gift Project

Shepherdstown Church Celebrates Fourth Year of Christmas Gift Project

New Street UMC marks fourth year of serving those in need with Christmas Child Project The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston New Street United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown recently wrapped up its fourth annual Christmas Child Project, providing gifts and food cards to local children in need.

Shepherdstown's Festive Friday Boosts Holiday Shopping Spirit

Shepherdstown's Festive Friday Boosts Holiday Shopping Spirit

Shepherdstown Festive Friday draws crowd with late-night shopping, seasonal activities The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston On a festive Friday in Shepherdstown, local businesses extended their hours to draw shoppers during the holiday season. Mayor James Gatz praised the community's turnout for this event, which

Celebrating 51 Years of TubaChristmas in Shepherdstown

Celebrating 51 Years of TubaChristmas in Shepherdstown

TubaChristmas returns to Shepherdstown, celebrating 51 years of holiday musical tradition The Journal | Monday, December 16, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the 51st anniversary of TubaChristmas, celebrated in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The event, which features 20-30 tuba and euphonium players, was initiated in 2010 but faced a