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Earth Day very successful
May 6, 2013 The observation of “Earth Day” last Saturday at Morgan’s Grove Park was a very rewarding experience for everyone who participated. more »»
Support Scouts for equality
April 26, 2013 Next month, the Boy Scouts of America will consider a proposal to end its policy of discrimination against gay Scouts. more »»
Progressive Confluence benefits from Mason's work
April 26, 2013 Curt Mason was the inspiration for the recent founding of the Progressive Confluence. Thank you for highlighting Curt and his remarkable cultural events announcement list in your April 19 edition. more »»
Let's complete the job
April 26, 2013 University students and Duke Street traffic suffered many months, while the tunnel was being built to facilitate walking between East and West campuses. The tunnel's completion was cheered by all. more »»
Speak out against FirstEnergy plans
April 12, 2013 When Allegheny Power merged with Ohio-based energy giant FirstEnergy in 2011, we were promised merger synergy benefits. more »»
Don't allow death and violence to have final word
April 5, 2013 Christians in West Virginia are celebrating the death of Christ on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The anniversary of Jesus' death is referred to as "Good Friday. more »»
WV Feed to Achieve…a bill to give children a chance to learn
April 5, 2013 For over twenty years I have worked with child poverty, family poverty, and homeless in the eastern panhandl. more »»
Traveling 219: A worthy project
March 28, 2013 The project "Traveling 219: a Trip Through History on the Seneca Trail" has for the past two and a half years worked to tell the stories of the people and places along US 219 in West Virginia. more »»
Helping fight the good fight
March 15, 2013 For the past several years, Shepherd University has hosted a very successful Relay for Life event that raises a significant amount of money in support of the American Cancer Society’s mission to... more »»
Belated thank you
March 15, 2013 I must extend a very belated thank you to Cheryl Keyrouze, formally of Historic Shepherdstown, by the Upton Martin Family. more »»
League offers opinion on impact fees
March 11, 2013 Impact fees are being discussed again in Jefferson County. The pressure is on to eliminate or greatly reduce them. more »»
Kudos on a job well done
March 11, 2013 Hats off to Shepherd University, Alpha Associates and CW Hetzer Construction Company for a beautiful addition to our community. more »»
Continue providing information
March 11, 2013 Your article in the issue of March 1, 2013, "Middle School Parents Meet to Discuss Concerns," presents some interesting information about the schools in Jefferson County, particularly Shepherdstown... more »»
A sight to behold
March 4, 2013 I just enjoyed perhaps my 20th pass down Shepherd Grade in front of the new Center for Contemporary Arts Building, and its framing stonework and walkways. more »»
It's Upward All the Way!
March 4, 2013 What does an 88 year-old great-grandma do on Saturdays? She is an ardent basketball fan of six great- grandchildren ages 12-5 at the Upward program of Covenant Baptist Church in Shepherdstown... more »»
Club proposes new park entrance in to serve bike path
February 22, 2013 We are delighted with and want to lend our strong support to the current Shepherdstown/Jefferson County Commission initiative to build a bike path along Route 480 out to Morgan’s Grove Park. more »»
Leave conference in tact
February 15, 2013 First of all, let me state that I am the father of a college athlete and am truly blessed with a son who works hard at both academics and sports. more »»
Don't groan
February 15, 2013 If you have children and moan and groan every time school closes because you have to 'watch them or make other arrangements, then you probably shouldn't have any additional kids. M. more »»
Attend Convention for the Constitution
February 8, 2013 The time for action is now. You rights and freedoms as enshrined in both the state and federal constitutions are in danger. more »»
Frustration with Frontier
February 8, 2013 For any one considering subscribing to Frontier's internet service, be prepared to accept frustration and disappointment. more »»
Happy to see recent article
February 8, 2013 I was very happy to have read your article, 'Faith Helps Musician Overcome'. more »» |
Letters To The Editor PollJust SayingTeaching Old Dogs New or Forgotten Tricks (Lifelong Learning Program at Shepherd University) February 3, 2012 I was never much on school. Maybe it was kindergarten that put me off learning. There was a puzzle. The word was that no one had ever been able to assemble it. more » Latest Blogs |