Jefferson County News Hub

Tabitha Johnston

Shepherdstown Hosts Dark Sky Advocate to Tackle Light Pollution

Shepherdstown Hosts Dark Sky Advocate to Tackle Light Pollution

Protecting the night sky: Advocate discusses practical solutions to light pollution The Journal | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston At the Robert C. Byrd Center in Shepherdstown, local advocate Jesse Melton, representing Bolivar-Harpers Ferry DarkSky, addressed the urgent issue of light pollution, highlighting its detrimental impact on visibility of

Shepherdstown Council Discusses Disorderly Conduct Penalties and Community Concerns

Shepherdstown Council Discusses Disorderly Conduct Penalties and Community Concerns

Shepherdstown Town Council talks issues with disorderly conduct penalty ordinance, commission and board membership The Journal | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston During its recent meeting, the Shepherdstown Town Council addressed significant local matters, including an amendment for a financial penalty on disorderly conduct, which raised concerns about potential

Shepherdstown's Trinity Treasure Kids Marks 30 Years of Nurturing Young Minds

Shepherdstown's Trinity Treasure Kids Marks 30 Years of Nurturing Young Minds

Local preschool celebrates 30 years of care, community in Shepherdstown The Journal | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Celebrating three decades of service, Trinity Treasure Kids in Shepherdstown has nurtured children with a Christian-centered education since its inception in 1994. Originally starting with just five students at Trinity Episcopal

Shepherdstown's Trinity Treasure Kids Celebrates 30 Years

Shepherdstown's Trinity Treasure Kids Celebrates 30 Years

Local preschool celebrates 30 years of care, community in Shepherdstown The Journal | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Trinity Treasure Kids in Shepherdstown marks its 30th anniversary, reminiscing on its humble beginnings and growth as a beloved educational resource for local families. Founded by Mary Lee Blue and Kristin

Shepherdstown Family Embraces 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge

Shepherdstown Family Embraces 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge

One thousand hours: Local family finds unique motivation to spend time outside The Journal | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston In a heartwarming story featured by The Journal, the Bergren family from Shepherdstown has embraced the 1,000 Hours Outside movement, encouraging outdoor play for their children, Naomi, Samuel,

Shepherdstown Residents Embrace Unique New Year’s Resolutions

Shepherdstown Residents Embrace Unique New Year’s Resolutions

2025 brings with it fresh take on New Year's resolutions The Journal | Monday, January 6, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston As 2025 begins, local residents in Shepherdstown reflect on their New Year's resolutions, shifting from traditional health goals to more personal and social objectives. Mark Kohut aims

Sharpsburg's Little Brick Coffee Supports Local Nonprofits

Sharpsburg's Little Brick Coffee Supports Local Nonprofits

Little Brick Coffee gives back to community through 'bean-ingful' promotion The Journal | Monday, January 6, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston Little Brick Coffee in Sharpsburg, Maryland, has made a significant impact in the local community by donating to nonprofits like the Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department and Shepherdstown Shares through