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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

Shepherd University's Women's Business Conference Inspires Local Leaders

Shepherd University's Women's Business Conference Inspires Local Leaders

Inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference brings professionals of all ages, industries together The Journal | Monday, March 17, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference, held at Shepherd University, brought together 65 professionals of all ages in a collaborative atmosphere, featuring sessions on leadership with insights

Shepherdstown Appoints New Town Recorder and Seeks Council Member

Shepherdstown Appoints New Town Recorder and Seeks Council Member

Corporation of Shepherdstown installs new Town Recorder, begins search for replacement Town Council member The Journal | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The Corporation of Shepherdstown has appointed Councilmember Marty Amerikaner as the new Town Recorder following the previous recorder's resignation. This decision, made during a recent

Shannondale Couple Revives Community Spirit Through Firefighting

Shannondale Couple Revives Community Spirit Through Firefighting

Local couple finds new fire for life as empty nesters, through community service The Journal | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston After their children left home, William and Kristy Grove of Shannondale rejuvenated their lives by volunteering with the Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Company. Following a significant change

Shepherdstown Knit Classes Unite Generations in Crafting

Shepherdstown Knit Classes Unite Generations in Crafting

Knitting expert spreads love for craft with children, adults through free classes The Journal | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston In a heartfelt initiative, former yarn shop owner Susan Wolcott is fostering a new generation of knitters by offering free knitting classes at the Shepherdstown Public Library. Having taught

Unity Campaign Boosts Early Education in Martinsburg and Beyond

Unity Campaign Boosts Early Education in Martinsburg and Beyond

Local children to directly benefit from Unity Campaign donations The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The United Way of the Eastern Panhandle's Unity Campaign is actively supporting local organizations like Norborne Preschool and Daycare in Martinsburg, Shepherdstown Day Care, and Children First Child Development Center