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C.W. Shipley Elementary Receives Grant for Music Program

C.W. Shipley Elementary Receives Grant for Music Program

Friends of Music gives grant to C.W. Shipley Elementary The Journal | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 By Staff Friends of Music has awarded a $350 grant to C.W. Shipley Elementary in Harpers Ferry for enhancing its music program. The school plans to use the funds to purchase a glockenspiel,

Shepherdstown and Charles Rotary Clubs Inspire Young Readers

Shepherdstown and Charles Rotary Clubs Inspire Young Readers

Rotarians read to Jefferson County first graders The Journal | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 By Staff In mid-October, Rotarians from the Shepherdstown and Charles Rotary clubs engaged first graders at four local elementary schools by reading stories and providing each child a copy of the book. This initiative, launched in 2023,

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Dance at Inwood Heritage Hall

New Year's Dinner and Dance The Journal | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 By Staff The Middleway Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a New Year's Eve dance on December 31 at Heritage Hall in Inwood. The event features dinner from 7 to 8 p.m. and dancing from

Shepherdstown's Art Market Showcases Local Alumni Talent

Shepherdstown's Art Market Showcases Local Alumni Talent

Art Market returns, highlights growth of Shepherd University alumni The Journal | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Art Market, a pop-up show organized by Shepherd University alumni, has become a cherished holiday tradition in Shepherdstown. Returning for its second year, the market showcased a variety of art pieces,

Kearneysville's Dawn Welsh Highlights Emergency Preparedness

Kearneysville's Dawn Welsh Highlights Emergency Preparedness

Kearneysville resident talks tips for emergency readiness after personal tragedy The Journal | Monday, November 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a heart-wrenching account, Kearneysville resident Dawn Welsh shares her experience of losing her home to a devastating fire. As she escaped with only a few belongings, she realized the importance

Community Rallies in Shepherdstown for Welsh Family Fundraiser

Community Rallies in Shepherdstown for Welsh Family Fundraiser

Welsh family presented with $1,000 check from King's Pizza fundraiser The Journal | Monday, November 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, the Welsh family received overwhelming community support after the loss of their Kearneysville home to a fire in September. A fundraiser held at King's

Harpers Ferry Job Corps Celebrates 30 Graduates

Harpers Ferry Job Corps Celebrates 30 Graduates

30 graduates take the next step at Harpers Ferry Job Corps The Journal | Monday, November 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This week, 30 graduates donned blue caps and gowns at the Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, marking a significant step in their journeys. Celebrating their perseverance and the