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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 […]
Crow's Nest Campground seeks trial to dispute over 160 county citations
The Crow’s Nest Family Campground in Thurmont has requested a trial to contest 166 citations — totaling to over $16,000 — that the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting issued against the property between April and May for various violations. In April and May, the county...
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...
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.
Frederick County school board eliminates Remote Virtual Program to balance budget
FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick County Board of Education balanced its 2025 budget at the expense of its Remote Virtual Program (RVP). Parents and students who use the program have been pushing to save it in recent weeks. The school board made its decision at a meeting Wednesday. Frederick...
Middletown to hold hearing on proposed annexation
Middletown will hold a hearing Thursday night to consider the annexation of nearly 95 acres on the town's southern edge, including the town's Remsberg Park. The hearing on whether to adopt a resolution on the annexation of the 88-acre park, an adjacent solar array, and the town's east wastewater treatment plant will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the town's offices at 31 W. Main St.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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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