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Berkeley County Battlefield Park announced
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A partnership was announced this week for the establishment of Berkely County’s very first Battlefield Park. Made possible by a public-private partnership between members of the Berkeley County Commission, Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, and Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation Board, the development will entail the preservation of Hoke’s Run Battlefield […]
Senior centers extend hours to serve as cooling stations on sweltering day
Franklin County's Chambersburg, Greencastle and Tuscarora senior activity centers will be open for extended hours (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Friday, July 5, to serve as cooling stations for residents ages 60 and older. Older Franklin County residents also are welcome to escape the heat at the county's five other...
Shepherdstown turns out for Independence Day celebration in a big way
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Shepherdstown celebrates Independence Day like no other town. Maverick Demerit said he’s “excited about carrying the flag” in the parade. And Mr. and Mrs. Uncle Sam were decked out in their red, white and blue. “The best of America is Independence day,” the couple said. “What could be better? […]
Incoming Town Recorder, Town Council members sworn into office
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The new Town Council members and Town Recorder of the Corporation of Shepherdstown were sworn into office at Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. While the moment marked the end of an era, with the replacement of some longstanding Town Council members and a mayor of 20 years, the excitement for this new phase in leadership was palpable. Not one seat was left empty in the seats set up for audience members in the council room.
Grateful for a community that cares
During long and arduous civil and military careers where the pen was as mighty as the sword, I have seldom been at a loss for words. But I find myself now struggling to find appropriate means to express my profound appreciation to numerous individuals and the Shepherdstown community at large for their many kind gestures and assistance during my recovery from a broken leg last April. This kind of help is critical when, like is the case with most far-flung American families, normal traditional means of support in an emergency are miles away. Friends and neighbors are as vitally important as family members.
Cascade Township 4th of July parade ends with party at Friendship Park
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Cascade Township held its annual Independence Day parade Thursday morning!. The festivities began with the bike parade, followed by the community parade. That ran from the intersection at Cascade Road and Burton Street all the way to 28th Street and Thornhills Avenue. After the parade...
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