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SHEPHERDSTOWN — With a daily viewership of almost 10 million, landing a spot on Wheel of Fortune is slim at best. To come away with over $70,000 in winnings is as likely as winning the lottery. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use [...]
Continue reading …Jefferson Memorial Park roundup: The park tennis camp was held on June 11 through 13 with 152 participants. Winning the forehand and serving age group championships were: Grace Taylor, Gaby Smith, Chet Gore, Xzavion Myles, Delaney Thomas, Grace lochnor, Gabe Mejia, Reid Patterson, Sonora Smith, Madison Vickers, Cole Gore, Colton Horseman, Agnese McAllister, Olivia Smith, [...]
Continue reading …New exhibit: The Shepherdstown Museum, inside the Entler Hotel at the corner of German and Princess streets, is open weekends through October and features a new exhibit, “Voices from the Storm: The War as Shepherdstown Saw It,” Part of Shepherdstown’s 250th anniversary celebration, the exhibit was created by Nick Redding (a Shepherd University grad who [...]
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SHEPHERDSTOWN — A former director of alumni relations and annual fund at Shepherd University was named this year’s recipient of the Paul Harris Award. Julie Siler, of Shepherdstown, currently serves as president of the Arts and Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County. She is also a member of Shepherdstown’s 250th Anniversary Planning Committee, the Steering Committee [...]
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SHEPHERDSTOWN – It’s been 20 years since animal lovers transformed a dairy farm off Persimmon Lane west of here into PIGS, a sprawling, 56-acre retreat where unwanted, abused or neglected pigs, horses, dogs, cats and other domestic animals find life-long care. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of [...]
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SHEPHERDSTOWN — The internationally acclaimed Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University is gearing up for its 22nd season of bringing new American plays to local stages in July. This year’s lineup consists of five shows written within the past year by professional playwrights, two of which will receive their world premiers at the festival. This [...]
Continue reading …Ranson Festival and Car Show: The Ranson Convention and Visitor Bureau will be having the Ranson Festival and Car Show on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Vendors will be able to setup at 8 a.m. Tables will be provided. Site with electricity will be $50 and without will be $35. The Ranson Car [...]
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CHARLES TOWN – More than a year after closing her Aunt Irene’s Sweets-n-Treats storefront in downtown Harpers Ferry, Michelle Foust is again indulging locals with her line of one-of-a-kind desserts. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The [...]
Continue reading …Rare horses: The Przewalski’s horse and other rare animals will be on view June 22 as the Potomac Valley Audubon Society takes a special tour of the Smithsonian Institution’s Conservation Biology Institute near Front Royal. The world-renowned zoological research facility at 1500 Remount Road is not normally open to the public. The two-hour tour costs [...]
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SHENANDOAH JUNCTION – As the Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival kicks off Friday, organizers have added something extra for their youngest visitors: the chance to make traditional Appalachian crafts. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The [...]
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