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Celebrating New Additions to Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry Families

Cribsides for Sept. 17 The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Staff In a delightful announcement featured by The Journal, Kamren and Jaiquan Parker from Shepherdstown welcomed their son, Kai Maurice Parker, at Berkeley Medical Center on July 7, 2025. Weighing 6 pounds and 15 ounces, with a length of

Shepherdstown's Annual Spelling Bee Unites Community for Library Fundraiser

Shepherdstown's Annual Spelling Bee Unites Community for Library Fundraiser

Second annual Adult Spelling Bee raises funds for local library The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The second annual Adult Spelling Bee at Shepherdstown Public Library attracted lively participants and an enthusiastic crowd, with Rachel Hally taking home first place after spelling 'exculpate.' This year’

Local Residents Unite Against Transmission Line in Charles Town

Local Residents Unite Against Transmission Line in Charles Town

Jefferson County residents organize to fight transmission line projects The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On September 15, residents gathered in Charles Town to rally against the planned Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek transmission line project proposed by Potomac Edison. The meeting, organized by Keryn Newman, followed an earlier information

Shepherdstown's Sheriff’s Camp Inspires Future Legal Minds

Shepherdstown's Sheriff’s Camp Inspires Future Legal Minds

Local students, public get inside glimpse into Intermediate Court of Appeals The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent visit to Shepherdstown, Judge Daniel Greear shared his journey into the legal profession, sparked by a mock trial during Sheriff’s Camp in his youth. This program,

Kearneysville's Hospice of the Panhandle Earns National Honor

Hospice of the Panhandle receives prestigious national designation The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Staff Hospice of the Panhandle, serving the Kearneysville area and broader community, has been recognized as a Hospice CAHPS Honors award winner for 2024. This prestigious designation, awarded by the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers

Shepherdstown Celebrates Grandparents Day with DAR Chapter

Shepherdstown Celebrates Grandparents Day with DAR Chapter

DAR Chapter begins new fiscal year with Shepherd student speaking The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Staff The Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution commenced its new fiscal year with a Grandparents Day celebration at the Shepherdstown Public Library on September 6.

Rose Hill Farm Hosts CASA Gala Raising $300K for Local Children

Rose Hill Farm Hosts CASA Gala Raising $300K for Local Children

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle’s Garden Gala raises $300,000 to support vulnerable children The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway CASA of the Eastern Panhandle hosted its third annual Garden Gala at Rose Hill Farm on September 6, raising an impressive $300,000 to support vulnerable