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Jefferson County’s finest early center-hall town house preserved on East German Street

Sue Kemnitzer stands on the porch of her 1790s center-hall town home. Courtesy photo The current owners of seven of the nine historic homes featured in this column arrived in Shepherdstown with ...
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Small school players were the state’s most prolific scorers

Josh Delawder posted 2,965 career points with the red-and-white clad Pirates. Courtesy photo SHEPHERDSTOWN — Back when the normal winters in West Virginia found only the narrow, two-lane roads clogged ...
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Iconic 1912 Fireman’s Hall creatively updated with adaptive reuse model

Pia Peltola and Andy Singletary stand in front of the entrance to their home in the 1912 Fireman's Hall. The entrance is a converted garage bay used originally for fire trucks. Courtesy photo Adaptive ...
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Back in business: Shepherdstown Opera House reopens after four-year renovation endeavor

Nathaniel Pearson and Cate Pezzaro hold up the ribbon for their parents, Shepherdstown Opera House owners Harriet and Steve Pearson, along with West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History ...
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Transfer portal gives WVU its basketball roster this season

MORGANTOWN — What are the two definitive reasons a men’s basketball player would transfer to West Virginia University? The NIL (name, image, likeness) money, along with the opportunity for extensive ...
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Shepherdstown to be home of first Phius design-certified passive house in the state

Sean and Tracey Porter’s home is being constructed in a way that will likely result in it being a net-zero home. Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN — In June, Sean and Tracey Porter will be moving into ...
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Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management encourages local residents to prepare for flooding

A map, provided by First One, shows dots over properties in Shepherdstown that are at risk for flooding. Courtesy photo SHEPHERDSTOWN — Flooding typically takes place in Shepherdstown, from fall ...
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Rethinking Morrisey’s decision to send W.Va. National Guard to D.C.

Several weeks ago, Governor Patrick Morrisey sent a few hundred members of the West Virginia National Guard to patrol Washington, D.C., at the request of President Donald Trump. I strongly oppose the ...
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‘The Pride of West Virginia’ serves as ambassador for the state

Members of “The Pride of West Virginia,” the Mountaineer Marching Band, perform together at a game. Courtesy photo MORGANTOWN — The high-octane, much-recognized West Virginia University marching band ...
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Late West Chester goal proves to be enough in women’s soccer classic

SHEPHERDSTOWN — The fourth time was not the charm. Shepherd University was playing, visiting West Chester University for the fourth time in the 2025 women’s soccer season. The conference champion Rams ...
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Hotly contested, well-played volleyball match won by gritty Shepherd efforts

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — West Chester University doesn’t lose often in volleyball at home on its Kane Delaney court. Shepherd University doesn’t lose often anywhere. Last Saturday in a fast-paced and ...
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McBride, Carter and Small — all Mountaineers now in the NBA

MORGANTOWN — Miles “Deuce” McBride, Jevon Carter and Javon Small are three former WVU guards now playing in the NBA (National Basketball Association). When healthy, McBride is a starter at point guard ...