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Jim Auxer Honored with Community Service Award for Ongoing Contributions

Former mayor receives award for past, present contributions to community The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Staff In a recent article from The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Arthur 'Jim' Auxer III was honored with the Jack and Martha Young Community Service Award during Shepherdstown Area Independent Living'

Scott Widmeyer Advocates for Civility in Politics Amid Election Tensions

‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ discussed during lecture on civility in politics The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Staff In a recent lecture hosted by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Scott Widmeyer, co-chair of the Stubblefield Institute, addressed the critical issue of civility in politics during the 2024 election.

Shepherd University Hosts Exhibition Celebrating Carl Frederick Gaertner's Legacy in Appalachia

Shepherd University Hosts Exhibition Celebrating Carl Frederick Gaertner's Legacy in Appalachia

Shepherd University hosts Carl Frederick Gaertner art exhibit The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Ainsley Hall Shepherd University, as reported by The Journal, has opened an art exhibit dedicated to the works of Carl Frederick Gaertner, organized by his granddaughter, Erin Gaertner. The exhibit showcases Gaertner's artworks

Bee Line DAR Donates Revolutionary War Genealogy Books to Local Libraries

Bee Line DAR Donates Revolutionary War Genealogy Books to Local Libraries

Bee Line DAR presents books to local libraries The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports that the Bee Line Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) donated copies of 'Genealogical, Burial, & Service Data for Revolutionary War Patriots Buried in West

DAR Presentation Focuses on Preserving African American Burial Grounds

DAR Presentation Focuses on Preserving African American Burial Grounds

DAR holds pivotal presentation on historic preservation The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports on a presentation by the Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the DAR, where member Addison Reese discussed her efforts to restore and protect African American burial grounds in Jefferson County, highlighting her

Scott Widmeyer Advocates for Civility in Politics During Lecture

Scott Widmeyer Advocates for Civility in Politics During Lecture

Widmeyer discusses civility in politics during his lecture “Where Do We Go From Here?” The Journal | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In a recent lecture titled 'Where Do We Go From Here?' hosted by The Journal's Stubblefield Institute, Scott Widmeyer, a political strategist and

Arthur Auxer Honored for Lifelong Community Service in Shepherdstown

Arthur Auxer Honored for Lifelong Community Service in Shepherdstown

Former mayor receives award for past, present contributions to community The Journal | Monday, November 18, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In a ceremony held by Shepherdstown Area Independent Living (SAIL), former mayor Arthur “Jim” Auxer, III received the Jack and Martha Young Community Service Award for his significant past and current