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Martinsburg Artist Denny Clarke Receives Award for Watercolors

Martinsburg Artist Denny Clarke Receives Award for Watercolors

87-year-old local artist wins award for excellence at West Virginia Watercolor Society juried exhibition The Journal | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At 87, Dennis 'Denny' Clarke, a Martinsburg artist, recently earned an award for excellence at the 2025 West Virginia Watercolor Society Aqueous National Juried Exhibition

Summit Point's Demi Breeden Leaves Legacy of Service

Breeden will continue to shine through hard work beyond her reign The Journal | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Demi Breeden, who has proudly represented Summit Point as Miss West Virginia’s Teen 2024, is set to pass on her crown while cherishing the memories from her reign. Her

Tours of Charles Town's New Government and Judicial Complex

Tours of Charles Town's New Government and Judicial Complex

Inside the new Jefferson County Government and Judicial Complex The Journal | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday, tours were held for employees and media at the new Government and Judicial Complex in Charles Town. Led by Administrator Edwina Benites, the tour showcased the layout of various departments

Asbury United Methodist Church Hosts Gift Card Bingo in Shepherdstown

Asbury United Methodist Church Hosts Gift Card Bingo in Shepherdstown

'Gift Card Bingo' to be introduced at local church The Journal | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This summer, Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown will host its inaugural Gift Card Bingo on July 12 from noon to 2 p.m. Organized by the LEAP Women’s

State Treasurer Larry Pack Explores Shepherd University Initiatives

State Treasurer Larry Pack Explores Shepherd University Initiatives

State Treasurer tours Shepherd University to learn about current projects The Journal | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack toured Shepherd University to review significant projects including a new dining hall and the Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center, which supports community health. Accompanied by university

Shepherdstown and Charles Town Host Exciting Summer Events

Around the Region - June 18, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Shepherd University in Shepherdstown is hosting free Healthcare Career Exploration Summer Workshops for high school students this summer. These hands-on workshops, part of a growing initiative to spark interest in health-related

Local Voices on Celebration and Politics in Jefferson

Journal Junctions for June 18, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Staff In the June 18, 2025, edition of The Journal, local sentiments from Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Hedgesville, and Falling Waters reflect strong partisan divides as citizens express views on various issues, including the Army's