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I Company from Winchester: ‘There were so many bodies on the beach . . .’
This is the after-action report from I Company for the 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division. I Company was from Winchester. See all the reports from Virginia units in the 116th. The company consisted of two assault sections and four boat teams. The boats were so heavy loaded that...
Cleanup continues at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center after weekend flooding
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — WVU Medicine President Albert Wright says it will take some time to repair some damages at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg caused by weekend flooding. Wright toured the area of the hospital’s first floor expansion project Wednesday. “When I got there, it was worse than...
Berkeley County introduces online payment system for dog tags
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Berkeley County Assessor’s Office today announced a new online payment system for dog tags, streamlining the process for pet owners countywide. According to the assessor’s office, this initiative is following WV Code Chapter §12-3A-6, which promotes the use of electronic commerce and digital transactions for government services. Starting today, residents […]
West Virginia’s eastern panhandle expanding service for public transit riders
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Commuters in West Virginia’s Berkeley and Jefferson counties can soon expect to see an expansion of public transit services. A meeting was held with members of the Berkeley County Commission on plans to build a new bus terminal in downtown Martinsburg. The regional transit authority said the new terminal […]
Taking charge of our uncertain future
I am a Shepherdstown resident and write to endorse James Gatz for mayor of Shepherdstown and explain why. Jefferson County is experiencing rapid growth, with houses and solar developments expanding at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, Shepherdstown seems to be at the mercy of the Jefferson County Commission’s decisions, rather than our own. Some may argue that we have no control, but that’s not true.
Making a vote for change
When I was young, my religious instructors told me about heaven. How, if we were good people, we would all go there. A little later, I was taught that some people were happier than others in heaven because they were more good than others. Okay then. I think of this...
Moving forward with a new mayor
I have owned Creative Procrastinations and Whimsical Necessities, on German Street for nine years. I am a renter in town and I speak for more than just myself, as I represent many of the younger residents of town who are planning to vote in this election. Times are changing very...
Memorial Day draws local residents to ceremonies in honor of the fallen
SHEPHERDSTOWN — On Monday morning, Memorial Day was celebrated at various locations throughout the region. Although no major celebration was held in Shepherdstown, various celebrations were held only a short drive away, both in Bolivar and Sharpsburg, Md. Sharpsburg’s commemoration of Memorial Day may have drawn the most attention,...
I’m sticking with Jim
I’m sticking with Jim Auxer, who is running for re-election as Shepherdstown’s mayor on June 4. He has had proven success in managing the unique little treasure that is Shepherdstown. During his 20 years as mayor, we have gone from a tiny, out-of-the-way town that was getting by...
250th anniversary of Beeline March to be celebrated throughout coming months
SHEPHERDSTOWN — For the first time since its founding in 1990, the West Virginia Association of Museum will hold its annual conference in Shepherdstown. The conference, scheduled for June 6-8, will focus on the theme, “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”. “The purpose of the...
Ready for two more years as mayor
I am requesting your support for my re-election for mayor at our Municipal Election on June 4. Over the past 20 years I have guided the town from financial hardships and stagnation to its current thriving and robust state. Our town is clean and green and is both a Tree City and a Bee City. We provide excellent trash and recycling services. Our water and sewer services are considered to be the gold standard in West Virginia. Our wastewater plant is state of the art and protects the Chesapeake Bay. Recent water and sewer projects have been completed with investments of $3 million and $1 million, respectively.
Making an early vote
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Shepherd University Director of Music Education Austin Showen, left, chats with Shepherdstown Public Library Youth Services Director Rachel Heller, center, and another Shepherd University staff member, after participating in early voting for the Municipal Election at Town Hall on Friday.
Shepherdstown needs new ideas and initiative – and a new mayor
We support James Gatz for mayor of Shepherdstown and encourage others to do the same. As our friend and fellow business owner, Kendra Goldsborough, wrote in the Chronicle’s May 17 issue, Shepherdstown needs a new leader who shows initiative. We echo that view and offer one example of that need.
Voting for Marcy Bartlett on Tuesday
I have volunteered face-to-face, shoulder-to-shoulder with Marcy Bartlett on the advisory board for our town’s great Lifelong Learning Program. Nobody gets more done during — and especially after, since follow-up is everything — our monthly meetings than Marcy. Not since Steve Ayraud had to leave the committee, after helping define and codify Lifelong Learning’s meanings. “Class participation is us,” Steve proved and we keep growing. Thanks, Steve.
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