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Shepherdstown's Legendary Book Sale Supports Historic Properties

Shepherdstown's Legendary Book Sale Supports Historic Properties

Legendary Book Sale raises funds for historic properties, provides quality reads for affordable prices The Journal | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Legendary Book Sale in Shepherdstown offers exceptional deals on books while raising funds for the maintenance of local historic properties, including the War Memorial Building and

Shepherdstown Fire Department Offers Safety Tips for October

Shepherdstown Fire Department Offers Safety Tips for October

Safety tips suggested for National Fire Prevention Month The Journal | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As October marks National Fire Prevention Month, Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department Lieutenant John Sines emphasizes the importance of integrating fire safety practices into daily routines in Shepherdstown and surrounding areas. Key advice includes

TeMa North America's Manufacturing Expansion in Kearneysville

TeMa North America's Manufacturing Expansion in Kearneysville

TeMa North America continues to expand in Jefferson County The Journal | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway TeMa North America is set to enhance its manufacturing presence in Kearneysville with a new facility, aiming to create materials that improve building function, from waterproofing to insulation. Since its establishment in

Ranson's Wildwood Middle School Receives Music Grant

Friends of Music gives grant to Wildwood Middle School The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Staff Friends of Music, an organization supporting local arts, has awarded a $350 grant to Wildwood Middle School in Ranson for new instrument mouthpieces and ligatures. Band director Tanner Petri emphasized the importance of

Eye Screenings Held for C.W. Shipley Students by Local Lions Club

Eye Screenings Held for C.W. Shipley Students by Local Lions Club

Lions Club conducts screenings The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Staff On September 18, the Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club organized an eye screening event for approximately 80 students at C.W. Shipley Elementary School. The initiative resulted in about 20% of the participants being referred for follow-up appointments with

Shepherdstown Girl Scouts Earn Cooking Badge at Bistro 112

Shepherdstown Girl Scouts Earn Cooking Badge at Bistro 112

Girl Scouts whisk their way to a new badge at Bistro 112 The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On a recent Monday afternoon, Girl Scout Troop 15099, based in Shepherdstown, visited Bistro 112 to learn to make pasta from scratch while working towards their Simple Meals Badge.

Shepherdstown Kiwanis Hosts Fundraising Event for Local Youth

Shepherdstown Kiwanis Hosts Fundraising Event for Local Youth

Kiwanis Club continues to support the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle through annual event The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Kiwanis Club of Shepherdstown hosted its eighth annual Wine and Food Event at the Venue by Brix27, raising funds for the Boys and