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Shepherdstown Shares Receives $14K Grant for Food Pantry

Shepherdstown Shares Receives $14K Grant for Food Pantry

New grant writer secures $14K in Posey Perry Emergency Food Funds for Shepherdstown Shares The Journal | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Julie Reynes, a retired nonprofit professional who moved to Shepherdstown, has made a significant impact by volunteering as a grant writer for Shepherdstown Shares. Her expertise helped

Shepherdstown Town Recorder Chris Stroech Resigns

Shepherdstown Town Recorder Chris Stroech Resigns

Shepherdstown Town Recorder resigns after seven months in office The Journal | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Chris Stroech resigned as the Town Recorder of Shepherdstown on January 30 after seven months in office, citing a lack of communication and cooperation from Mayor James Gatz. A lawyer with extensive

Shepherdstown Food Pantry Director Cari Simon Retires

Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry director steps down after four years in position The Journal | Friday, January 31, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Cari Simon, the founding director of Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry, has stepped down after four years of pivotal leadership in this Shepherdstown initiative. Launched in 2020, the pantry focuses

Shepherdstown's New Blessing Box Supports Community Needs

Shepherdstown's New Blessing Box Supports Community Needs

First Blessing Box unveiled in Shepherdstown The Journal | Tuesday, January 28, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The New Street United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown recently unveiled its first Blessing Box, a community initiative developed by the church's Fellowship Group to address food insecurity and provide essential items. This grassroots

Shepherdstown Library Hosts Successful Winter Book Sale

Shepherdstown Library Hosts Successful Winter Book Sale

Friends of Shepherdstown Library Winter Weekend Booksale proves popular with book lovers of all interest levels The Journal | Monday, January 27, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The Friends of the Shepherdstown Library held a well-attended Winter Weekend Book Sale at the local library, showcasing hundreds of gently used books across various

Shepherdstown's Alma Bea Hosts Snowman Decorating Fun

Shepherdstown's Alma Bea Hosts Snowman Decorating Fun

Snowman decorating workshop gives children lasting memories of winter fun The Journal | Monday, January 27, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston On a vibrant Saturday afternoon in Shepherdstown, children participated in a snowman decorating workshop at Alma Bea, creating colorful representations with markers and craft supplies as part of the Frostyfest celebration.

Shepherdstown Monument Honors Fallen Wildlife Service Heroes

Shepherdstown Monument Honors Fallen Wildlife Service Heroes

Overlooked monument memorializes those lost in service for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service The Journal | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal highlights a poignant monument at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, which honors 87 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service employees who lost their