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Protecting Education: The Importance of Access to Literature in Shepherdstown

Book bans are disgraceful and unethical The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff In a recent opinion piece for The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Brenda Segarra expresses strong opposition to book bans, highlighting the importance of literature in promoting understanding and acceptance, especially for marginalized youth. She references the alarming

Shepherdstown Residents Enjoy Community-Wide Yard Sale

‘Hidden treasure’ found at inaugural Shepherdstown Community-Wide Yard Sale The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff The inaugural Shepherdstown Community-Wide Yard Sale, organized by Pia Peltola and held on New Street, brought residents together for an enjoyable shopping experience, with participants like Will and Anne Miller sharing their

Shepherdstown Beer & Food Fest Supports Local Youth Initiatives

Shepherdstown Beer & Food Fest continues to raise funds for youth in Eastern Panhandle The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff The fourth annual Shepherdstown Beer & Food Fest, organized by the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown, successfully raised funds for local youth projects in the Eastern Panhandle. Held

Shepherdstown Patriot Advocates for Change at No Kings Rally

‘It is up versus down’: Protester talks concerns over federal government overreach, misinformation The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff During the No Kings Rally in Shepherdstown, local resident Bethany A. shared her journey of reevaluating her deeply held beliefs influenced by her Christian nationalist upbringing. Citing concerns

The Fight Against Book Bans in Charles Town Schools

Book bans are disgraceful and unethical The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff In her opinion piece published in The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Brenda Segarra expresses her outrage over the increasing number of book bans, including classics and books addressing LGBTQ+ issues, which she believes stifles education and diversity

Shepherdstown Library Hosts Fire Safety Workshop for Kids

Children learn emergency dos and don’ts for National Fire Prevention Month The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff In partnership with the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department, the Shepherdstown Public Library hosted a fire safety workshop on October 13, aimed at educating local families, particularly homeschoolers, about emergency

Shepherdstown's Legendary Book Sale: A Community Gem

Legendary Book Sale raises funds for historic properties, provides quality reads for affordable prices The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff The Legendary Book Sale in Shepherdstown offers an extensive collection of affordable books, attracting residents from nearby towns like Harpers Ferry and Berryville. With up to 6,