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Clarke County Historical Association Secures Grant
The Clarke County Historical Association has been awarded a $850,000 grant to fund. repairs to the dam upstream of the Burwell-Morgan Mill and the mill’s historic water wheel. The grant will be distributed through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. To facilitate this process, the Clarke County Board of...
Shepherd University researchers' innovative opioid study accepted for publication
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — A groundbreaking pilot study conducted by researchers from Shepherd University has been accepted for publication in the esteemed journal Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. Drs. Jennifer Flora and Kelly Watson Huffer co-authored “Transcranial Photobiomodulation Therapy as an Intervention for Opioid Cravings and Depression: A Pilot Cohort Study,” which explores the potential of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy for opioid use disorder. ...
Western Maryland community colleges receive Edwards Fund Grant for cyber ranges.
Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College and Hagerstown Community College have received a $617,400 grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund toward a $686,000 project to implement two cyber ranges through the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program to assist cybersecurity students to prepare for careers, using real-world, cutting-edge simulation. Created by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) and BCR Cyber, the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program is designed to expand Maryland workforce development efforts and provide the...
Farmers can apply now for drought assistance. Here's how to find the help
This summer has been extremely dry and hot, with little to no end in sight for the counties of Alleghany, Garrett, Washington and Frederick. Farmers are extremely worried about the D3 (extreme) drought conditions as indicated on the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM). A drought intensity level of D3 on the USDM means conditions are drier than 98% of past conditions resulting in devastating crop losses, pasture losses and water restrictions. ...
Washington County launches semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts
The Washington County 250th Planning Committee has launched its semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts, marking the beginning of a grand celebration under the theme, "United in History, Together in Progress." Washington County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of both the county and the country. The new webpage and social media accounts will...
When, where and how to register for workshops, summer camps, golf tournaments, etc.
Registering for sports, camps or other summer activities? Check here for how to do it: JULY 27, next workshop The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a monthly series of gardening workshops taught by master gardener volunteers through October from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on designated Saturdays at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center,...
Paranormal Investigator brings exhibit to Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Over the weekend, paranormal investigator Brian Cano brought a mobile exhibit to Shepherdstown, offering visitors a crash course in the history of paranormal investigation and even bringing local residents on ghost hunts at Shepherd University. The exhibit was set up in the War Memorial Building from Friday...
Professional baseball could await these six WVU players from the 2024 team
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The professional baseball career of WVU infielder JJ Wetherholt can begin after he signed a contract that contained a $6.8 million dollar bonus. It was the St. Louis Cardinals who selected Wetherholt in the first round of the just-completed draft of amateur players. The Mars, Pa. native was the seventh player selected in the first round.
Black Box Arts Center founder talks about nonprofit organization’s foundation, future
SHEPHERDSTOWN — This past week, Shepherdstown resident Laura Richards Bakin could be found in the Black Box Arts Center, busily wrapping up the details of the 501©3 nonprofit organization that she has served as managing artistic director of since 2007. Her final day at the Black Box Arts...
Black health survey launches in Frederick County
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Black Health Equity Coalition is asking the Black community to participate in a health survey – and this year, the coalition received a grant to help fix problems mentioned by participants. Dr. Denis Rollins is the Executive Director for the Black Health Equity Coalition. She said in […]
Animal rights groups concerned about cats living on Hardy County property
MOOREFIELD, Wv. (WHSV) - Animal rights groups around the region are calling attention to a troubling situation at a Hardy County home where a large number of cats are living under concerning conditions. Organizations like Shirley’s Angels in Winchester and To The ResQ in Eastern West Virginia were able to...
Watch Live: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Loudoun United FC live stream
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's a soccer night in Pittsburgh!The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosting Loudoun United FC and looking for their third straight win!The team ended a long winless streak two weeks ago with a 5-0 win over the Oakland Roots and followed that up last week with a 3-1 win over Hartford. Overall this season, the Riverhounds are sporting a record of 5-9-6.Kickoff tonight is set for 7:00 p.m. There are multiple ways to watch the Riverhounds this season, including by watching the live player above and by tuning into KDKA+!The Riverhounds' 2024 seasonKDKA+, which became the team's local broadcast partner in 2023,...
Hagerstown Under Siege? A Critical Look at Senator Corderman’s Claims
As someone born and raised in Hagerstown, Maryland, I have a deep and personal connection to the City. Like many Hagerstownians, I was born at the “old” Washington County Hospital on East Antietam Street and delivered by Dr. George Manger, like most ’80s babies born in Washington County.
Carjacker Who Killed Man Fighting For His Lexus Arrested In Virginia (UPDATED)
Manassas resident Keith Anthony McBride has been identified as the person wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that left a Lexus owner dead.Officers were called to the Oasis at Montclair Apartment Complex on Stedham Circle in Dumfries shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, to investigat…
Casting Announced For Final Week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage August 1–4. The plays are Ode to Us and I by Audrey Hunter (age 18, from Dallas, TX); Meet Me Here by Sydney Tate (age 17, from Aldie, VA), and Still Life by Leo Eigen (age 16, from New York, NY).
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