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Two Commissioners Refuse To Meet

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Shepherdstown Day Care Center Celebrates 50 Years

Imaginary Horribles – An Artist’s Perspective

Local Residents Will Perform “The Anvil” At Courthouse In October

Friends Of Music Presents Poulenc Trio In October

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Two Commissioners Refuse To Meet

The Jefferson County Commission failed to convene to conduct business at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 21. Read the Full Story >>

USA Women's team at 2023 Amp Futbol tournament

Local Woman Plays For USA Team In Amputee Soccer Tournament

Shepherdstown resident Tracy Danzey recently competed for the US Women’s Amputee Soccer Team in the Amp Futbol Cup tournament held in Warsaw, Poland in October 2023. Read the Full Story >>

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Shepherdstown Day Care Center Celebrates 50 Years

Melissa Holman, director of the the Shepherdstown Day Care Center talks about the center's programs and challenges. Read the Full Story >>

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Imaginary Horribles – An Artist’s Perspective

The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown will be hosting a retrospective of 40 years of Barbara Chapman’s paintings starting on October 7 2023. Read the Full Story >>

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Local Residents Will Perform “The Anvil” At Courthouse In October

Local residents will recreate the 1859 John Brown trial on site in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>

Poulenc Trio (photo credit Steve Parke)

Friends Of Music Presents Poulenc Trio In October

Friends of Music are presenting the Poulenc Trio for two performances on October 7 and 8. Read the Full Story >>

Rockwool - Ranson factory air emissions

Comment On Air Permit Modification For Rockwool Factory In Ranson Due Oct 23

The public can comment on WVDEP's proposed modifications for the Rockwool Ranson factory's air permit until October 23. Read the Full Story >>

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