Shepherd University News

Devon Painter has one word when it comes to designing what the actors are wearing: authentic.

Steven Orrence, a prep cook at Cafe Nola in downtown Frederick, will be driving cross country with a friend in August.

For the past three months, a violinist for the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has contested an extradition order to Virginia for allegedly trying to solicit a minor for sex over the Internet.

While he may not consider himself a hero, a Martinsburg native who calls himself just a regular guy is currently overseas, doing his military duty.

In 19th Century Peterboro abolitionist Gerrit Smith, "daily, during the summer months, was accustomed to play a game or two" of croquet on the court near his house.

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV, June 25, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Dr. Kitty A. Koepping, Professor for Shepherd University, Hagerstown Community College, and Berkeley County Adult and Community Education, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of computer education.

Well-known farmer Lyle C. "Cam" Tabb was named the 2009 Distinguished Citizen of Jefferson County Wednesday night at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce's 50th Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony.

The Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center held its graduation Friday at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown.

Shepherdstown Middle School sixth-graders recently were treated to a day-long health fair.

AUGUSTA At just 20-years-old, Tory Gallery had big plans. She wanted to finish college, become a graphic designer and start her own business at least, some kind of business.

Suzanne Shipley, the president of Shepherd University, is hopeful that funding for phase two of the Center for Contemporary Arts could be just around the corner.

Amy Tatina stood along a stretch of roadway Thursday in Jefferson County and held up a sign to show her opposition to a proposed high-voltage power line.

The new $21.6 million Wellness Center at Shepherd University opened recently on the university's West Campus.

West Virginia Schools Superintendent Steve Paine is urging county schools systems to partner with state universities to reduce enrollment in remedial college classes.

Patrick Thomas and Lauren Smith graduated from North Hagerstown High School and Towson University together - and less than five weeks from today, they plan to be married.

It's garage sale time. In case you haven't been out and about, nearly every street and every road has one or more garage and yard sales going every weekend.

Judy Kerns is feeling anxious over her decision to retire this week after 40 years in Washington County's public school system.

Changing the name of a college or university apparently does little to boost enrollment.

Graduation marks the start of a new journey for students, but members of the senior class at Washington High School are used to dealing with new beginnings.

The first class of Washington High School graduated Saturday in Shepherd University's Butcher Center with cheers and tears from the crowd of family members and friends.