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Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardeners Celebrate Achievements at Annual Luncheon

Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardeners Celebrate Achievements at Annual Luncheon

Extension Master Gardeners host luncheon The Journal | Friday, November 29, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports on the Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardener Association's annual Harvest Luncheon, held at the Hospice of the Panhandle. Incoming president Marilyn White highlighted the group’s impressive 3,476 volunteer hours, along with

Intergenerational Trivia Night Unites Generations at Shepherd University

Friendsgiving Intergenerational Trivia helps bring Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Z together The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 28, 2024 By Staff On November 20, The Shepherdstown Chronicle reported on the Friendsgiving Intergenerational Trivia held at Shepherd University, which aimed to connect students from Generation Z with community members from

Art Market Redux Revives Community Engagement with Local Artists

Art Market Redux provides platform for up-and-coming artists to sell new work The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 28, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle highlights the Art Market Redux held at Evolve, featuring the works of local artists, including organizer Sonya Evanisko. This year's event, a departure from

Shepherd University Celebrates Carl Frederick Gaertner's Art Legacy with New Exhibit

Shepherd University hosts Carl Frederick Gaertner art exhibit The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that Shepherd University launched an art exhibit on Nov. 19 showcasing the works of Carl Frederick Gaertner, organized by his granddaughter Erin Gaertner. The exhibit, located in Scarborough Library,

Shepherdstown Town Council Supports Theater Festival Amid Economic Challenges

Shepherdstown municipal footnotes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff In a unanimous decision during the regular monthly meeting on November 13, the Shepherdstown Town Council addressed a funding request from the Contemporary American Theater Festival, seeking $100,000 in donations to mitigate financial challenges stemming from

David Bound Appointed as Jefferson County's New CFO Amid Budgeting Concerns

David Bound Appointed as Jefferson County's New CFO Amid Budgeting Concerns

Former math teacher selected as county government’s new CFO The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a recent decision reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, the Jefferson County Commission has appointed David Bound as the new chief financial officer. This hire comes amid concerns

Concerns Grow Over Potential Cost Increases for West Virginia State Employees' Health Care Plans

Concerns Grow Over Potential Cost Increases for West Virginia State Employees' Health Care Plans

State Workers Resist New Health Costs, Plus A Post-Election Talk, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff In a recent broadcast by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, concerns arose over proposed updates to the state employees' health care plan that could increase premium