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Former astronaut wows local kids with stories of space travel

SHEPHERDSTOWN – Students at Morgan Academy traded their usual afternoon lessons for a front-row seat to space exploration on Dec. 18, as retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Paul Lockhart visited their classroom, bringing stories from his time traveling to and from the International ...

In a ‘Holi-Daze’: Parents get a break from the chaos at new library event

SHEPHERDSTOWN — A new generation was introduced to the classic Christmas story about the money-obsessed Ebenezer Scrooge, during a screening of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” in the Shepherdstown Public Library Commons Room on Saturday morning. The screening was part of a new, day-long ...

Deacon for Animals finds calling, supporting animals and their human companions

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Six months ago, Shepherdstown resident Carol Wood approached the pastor at her church about making a change to her duties as a deacon. She had long felt a deep appreciation for the good that animals brought to the people in their lives and, after some thought, realized she ...

‘Shepherdstown My Way’ soft launch held at Four Seasons Books

SHEPHERDSTOWN -- The soft launch of a new book by Shepherdstown artist Diana Suttenfield was held at Four Seasons Books on Saturday. "Shepherdstown My Way: Creating Art in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and Beyond" features over 300 color and black-and-white images in a scrapbook-like ...

Mother, daughter graduate together from WVU’s masters degree program

SHEPHERDSTOWN — This past August, Shepherdstown resident Donna Joy and her daughter, Mahayana “Maya” Garcia, may have made history when they graduated together with their masters degrees from West Virginia University (WVU). Garcia graduated with a master’s degree in population health, ...

Shepherdstown Public Library Director honored with community service award

SHEPHERDSTOWN -- A local community organization recently acknowledged the far-reaching impact of Shepherdstown Public Library Director Christy Hagerty's work, at its annual meeting. The meeting, held in the fellowship hall of Trinity Episcopal Church on Nov. 21, served as the ideal venue for ...