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New report breaks down how much Virginia’s school districts spend per student
NORFOLK, Va. — Data collected by The Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) dissects just how much money Virginia’s school districts are investing into each student. Combining numbers from fiscal year 2023 spending reports from each locality and enrollment figures from the Virginia Department of Education, the report ranks each district based on how much it spent on teaching per student.
Week 2: Annville-Cleona headlines Thursday night football scores in first win over Hanover
It took some time to get rolling, but Annville-Cleona found a way to dominate on its home field. After falling to a 14-13 deficit early into the second quarter, the Dutchmen went on a 35-0 scoring run to put the Nighthawks away for the 48-20 victory. Hanover didn’t make it easy, as fourth down...
Shippensburg and Mifflin County girls soccer play to a 1-1 draw
The Shippensburg and Mifflin County girls soccer teams played to a 1-1 Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division draw Thursday. Macy Ritter scored the Shippensburg goal in the 45th minute. Annie Hartzler tied the game for Mifflin County in the 67th minute. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Dunne calls for independent probe in Hayfield recruiting scandal
Two days before Hayfield Secondary School’s season opener against West Springfield High School, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid stood in Hayfield’s auditorium at a fiery community meeting in Alexandria. Flanked by her top legal and communications deputies in the front row, Reid told about 150 parents, staff, and community members that an internal investigation had cleared the school’s new football coach, Darryl Overton, and school district administrators of any wrongdoing regarding allegations of financial impropriety, retaliation, and illegal recruiting of more than 30 football players to the school. The players came from Freedom High School in Prince William County.
Lilah leavetaking: Dog-themed, custom art sold off as Shepherdstown restaurant set to close
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Founded during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Dec. 2020, Lilah has become a beloved eating establishment for many members of the local community. The American and international fusion restaurant moved into 115 East German Street in Shepherdstown after the location’s previous restaurant, Domestic, moved to Frederick, Md. And over the time since then, owner Connie Simmons has brought vitality to the space, with live music and numerous special events, including trivia nights, karaoke nights and drag brunches.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church reaches out to returning Shepherd University students with week of food, friendship
SHEPHERDSTOWN — As the school year started up again for Shepherd University on Monday, one group of community members decided to reach out to the new and returning students with a welcoming hand. The parishioners of St. James Lutheran Church set up a free food stand for the university...
Shepherdstown farm finds new ways to share love for nature with youth, yoga lovers
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Sara Carley-Pena walked past a blackberry bush at Soul Food Farm, as she made her way to its back field, where her “right-hand man” Jaz Rondini was preparing the ground for planting. Soul Food Farm is located at 1665 Persimmon Lane in Shepherdstown. The farm...
‘A Sense of Place’: Doug Perks talks local history featured in art exhibit
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Jefferson County Museum Historian Doug Perks gave a lecture on elements of local history related to the exhibit, “A Sense of Place,” in the Shepherdstown Public Library’s Commons Room on Saturday afternoon. The 13 paintings in the exhibit — all by acclaimed Shepherdstown artist...
Spring Mills enters 2024 with bountiful talent and without surprise
MARTINSBURG, W.Va –Spring Mills is no longer the sleeping giant and its head coach is no longer an unknown. As the interim head coach a year ago, Marcus Law led the Cardinals to the second playoff win in school history with nine wins along the way. Entering his first...
Jong Hap Mu Sool Martial Arts marks 20 years of teaching children, adults in Eastern Panhandle
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Jay Lee anticipates seeing a rise in enrollment over the next month for his business, Jong Hap Mu Sool (JHMS) Martial Arts, as tends to happen around this time every year. Lee believes this increase in enrollment is largely related to school being back in session, as...
Susquehanna Township Tennis defeats James Buchanan in MPC Colonial matchup
Singles: Sophia Fields (STHS) d. Nikki Pence (JB) 6-2, 6-2; Sojourner Croom (STHS) d. Bella Stevens (JB) 6-0, 6-0; Suha Rockwell (STHS) d. Jenna Wible (JB) by Default. Doubles: Savannah Morris/Devorah Cheskis (STHS) d. Cabella Shaffer/Leah Green (JB) 6-2, 6-1; Savannah Morris/Devorah Cheskis (STHS) d. Cabella Shaffer/Leah Green (JB) 6-2, 6-1.
DC woman dead after Bladensburg hit-and-run; police identify person of interest
BLADENSBURG, Md. (7News) — A D.C. woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Bladensburg, Maryland on Tuesday, August 20, according to police. Bladensburg Police officers responded to the 4500 block of Bladensburg Road around 11:23 p.m. for a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle. Once on the...
Kendyl Chubb’s two-goal performance lifts West Perry over Gettysburg
West Perry Girls Soccer bounces back with a 4-1 victory over Gettysburg after a suffering a blowout loss to Boiling Springs Tuesday. Kendal Chubb led the way for the Mustangs connecting on two goals and assisting on another. Dee Chubb and Jalynn Kell each added a goal. If you purchase...
Camp Hill Girls Tennis defeats Bermudian Springs
Singles: Mia Schreader (CH) d. Addie Elliott 6-1, 6-0; April Schreader (CH) d. Ella Leatherman 6-3, 7-5; Nadia Somers (CH) d. Elle Somerville 6-1, 6-3. Doubles: Elizabeth Herb-Allie Dopkowski (CH) d. Emma Hughs-Ade Nelson 6-0, 6-1; Melina Lee-Kavita Machiraju (CH) d. Audrey Stambaugh-Aliana Dunham 6-0, 6-0. If you purchase a...
Northern Volleyball takes MPC Colonial matchup with James Buchanan
Northern pulled out a five-set victory against James Buchanan Thursday evening. Senior Mary MacGregor did everything for the Polar Bears recording six kills, two aces, 15 assists and four blocks. Junior outside hitter Samantha Petroff also contributed with six kills, two aces and 21 digs. If you purchase a product...
Juvenile Charged As An Adult In Hagerstown Shooting
He was arrested shortly after the incident on Wednesday afternoon. Micha Ricks (Photo From Hagerstown Police) Hagerstown, Md (KM) A juvenile has been charged as an adult for a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Hagerstown. Police say Micha Ricks, 17, of Hagerstown is charged with attempted 1st- degree murder, attempted 2nd-degree murder, 1st- and 2nd-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and numerous firearms offenses.
Central Dauphin girls volleyball takes down Chambersburg in a MPC Commonwealth match
The Central Dauphin girls volleyball team defeated Chambersburg, 3-1, in a Mid-Penn Conference match Thursday. The set scores were 25-15, 25-27, 25-14, 28-26. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Chambersburg roundup: Volleyball team beaten by CD
Central Dauphin 3, Chambersburg 1: The Trojans held their own against the Rams, but were edged 28-26 in the fourth game to drop a Mid Penn Commonwealth match on Thursday night in Linglestown. Central Dauphin won the first two games closely, 25-21, 27-25, but Chambersburg punched back with a 25-14...
Greencastle-Antrim Volleyball sweeps Shippensburg in MPC Colonial match
Shippensburg has now lost back-to-back matches after getting swept by Greencastle-Antrim Thursday evening. Despite the outcome, Maggie Yeager had a solid performance recording six assists, four kills, one ace and 10 digs. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
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