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Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry Welcomes New Director Janelle Hoover

Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry Welcomes New Director Janelle Hoover

New director talks about future of Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Newly appointed director Janelle Hoover expresses her excitement about leading the Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry, a vital resource for local residents in need. With a background in volunteer work at the

Shepherdstown Residents Learn Mending Techniques to Extend Clothing Life

Shepherdstown Residents Learn Mending Techniques to Extend Clothing Life

'On the mend': New clinic teaches local residents how to extend the life of clothes The Journal | Thursday, February 13, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston In a recent mending clinic held at the Shepherdstown Public Library, local residents learned valuable clothing repair techniques from expert Melissa Dunning. Participants, including

Shepherdstown Residents Learn Sustainable Mending Techniques

Shepherdstown Residents Learn Sustainable Mending Techniques

'On the mend': New clinic teaches local residents how to extend the life of clothes The Journal | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston In Shepherdstown, local resident Melissa Dunning hosted a mending clinic at the Shepherdstown Public Library, teaching attendees various techniques to repair damaged clothing. Participants,

Shepherdstown's Valentine Markets Celebrate Love and Community

Shepherdstown's Valentine Markets Celebrate Love and Community

Valentine's Day markets fill Shepherdstown with celebratory spirit The Journal | Tuesday, February 11, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Shepherdstown recently celebrated Valentine's Day with two festive pop-up markets featuring local artisans contributing a variety of unique gifts and treats. The 'Will You Be My Valentine?'

Shepherd University Hosts Landmark Student Leadership Conference

Shepherd University Hosts Landmark Student Leadership Conference

Student Leadership Conference 2025 continues 40-year-old tradition The Journal | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The Student Leadership Conference 2025, held at Shepherd University’s Storer Ballroom, continued its 40-year tradition of fostering student development in leadership within the local community. Rachael Meads, assistant director of student engagement, emphasized

Shepherdstown Reading Group Donates Philip Roth Collection to Library

Shepherdstown Reading Group Donates Philip Roth Collection to Library

Local group donates entire collection of Philip Roth books to Shepherdstown Public Library The Journal | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston In a heartwarming initiative stemming from the pandemic, Shepherdstown resident Howard Wachtel inspired a group of friends from the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning program to embark on a

Shepherd University Athletes to Join Concussion Study

Shepherd University Athletes to Join Concussion Study

Local athletes to be subjects of new, international study The Journal | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Athletes from Shepherd University in Shepherdstown will participate in an international study on photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy aiming to heal concussions. Coordinated by Ann Liebert of Sydney Adventist Hospital, the research seeks to