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Snowman building workshop gives children lasting memories of winter fun

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Children filled tables in the back of Alma Bea on Saturday afternoon, as they decorated styrofoam snowmen with markers, pipe cleaners, miniature scarves and pompoms. The free crafts were then free to be taken home with them, as a reminder of their fun time in the snow this ...

Frostyfest to return to Jefferson County on Jan. 24-26

SHEPHERDSTOWN — For the third year, the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau brings the annual Frostyfest celebration that encompasses a weekend full of wintry fun, discounts, cocoa, food and entertainment. Planned for Jan. 24-26, the weekend will offer family-friendly activities ...

Local police agencies recognized for traffic safety efforts

MARTINSBURG — Ten local law enforcement agencies were given nationally recognized awards by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for their efforts to increase traffic safety on Wednesday. According to statistics provided by Jane “J.J.” Miller, safety advisor for AAA East Central, ...

Local Rotary Clubs team up to teach students about world affairs

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Students from all around the Eastern Panhandle gathered in Shepherd University’s Storer Ballroom last Thursday to hear from local experts about local, national and global perspectives on water security. The event came from a partnership between the Rotary Club of ...

Shepherd University student wins statewide piano competition

SHEPHERDSTOWN -- Twenty-year-old Jacob Livengood, of Charles Town, was recently named the winner of a statewide piano competition. The Shepherd University piano performance major competed in the West Virginia Music Teacher Association (WVMTA) Mountain State Competition at Shepherd University ...

Community provides emergency relief to those hit by Hurricane Helene

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Over the past week, a number of people and organizations have banded together to provide emergency relief supplies to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Emergency relief drives have been held in Shannondale, Shepherdstown and Kearneysville, with supplies being delivered to ...