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The Jefferson County Council on Aging is offering many fun-filled trips in 2012. Trips offered include Sights and Sounds Theater: Jonah; Washington, D.C.; Gatlinburg, Tenn.; WV Mining Tour, Philadelphia City Tour, Shenandoah University: Grease; Pennsylvania Opry: Remembering Elvis; Cape May, N.J.; and Christmas in Williamsburg, Va. For more information or to register for a trip, [...]

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Army Pvt. Justin J. Parrish has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic [...]

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“Artisan Crafts of the World” was the program topic at the January meeting of the Summit Point CEOS Club that met at the home of Callie Hale. Program leader Wallis Anne Magaha stated that individuals have used their hands to make artisan crafts throughout history. These skills have passed down through the generations and are [...]

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Dr. Dorothy Hively, assistant professor of education, special assistant to the vice president for academic affairs, and director of assessment and accountability at Shepherd University, was accepted to attend the 40th annual HERS (Higher Education Resource Services) Institute this summer at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. HERS, an educational nonprofit, provides leadership and management development [...]

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West Virginia will host the third annual College Goal Sunday event this Sunday. The event is an opportunity for students and their families to get free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Local financial aid professionals will offer one-on-one support to anyone attending college. The event will be held from 1 to [...]

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The work of Shepherd University students earning a bachelor of fine arts from the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater will be highlighted in the “Emerging Artists” exhibition from Feb. 1 to 29, at the Arts Centre in downtown Martinsburg. The exhibit highlights the work of 11 artists ready to pursue careers as studio artists, [...]

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The Hedgesville High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award. The award will be presented Saturday, May 19 at the annual banquet held at Hedgesville High School. Outstanding alumni nominees must be: 1) a graduate of Hedgesville High School 2) Be outstanding in their community service/work 3) Be outstanding in their [...]

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RESA 8 will offer a 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19 at the Ryneal Medical Transport. The class will start at 8 a.m. Donald Longerbeam is the instructor. The course fee is $20. Books are $45 to purchase or $15 to rent. Participants must be 18 years of [...]

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Charlotte Elizabeth King, a sophomore Cross Country Runner at Bethany College in West Virginia has earned a spot on the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Fall Academic Honor Roll, which recognizes those on fall varsity athletic teams who earned a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the semester of their competition. [...]

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Times: 9 – 10:30 a.m. (Students with last names A-F); 10:30 a.m. – noon (Students with last names G-L); 1 – 2 p.m. (Students with last names M-R); 2 – 3 p.m. (Students with last names S-Z) To find out which school your child will attend, contact the Jefferson County Schools Transportation Department at 304-725-7664. [...]

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