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Inaugural Shepherdstown Pride Parade Set for June 1 Celebration

Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade to kick off Pride Month in Shepherdstown on June 1 The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the inaugural Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade scheduled for June 1 at 6 p.m. in downtown Shepherdstown. Organizer Joan Moossy emphasized the

Shepherd University Celebrates Class of 2025 at Commencement

152nd Commencement Ceremony celebrates graduation of nearly 400 undergraduate students from Shepherd University The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff Shepherd University's 152nd Commencement Ceremony, held at the Butcher Center, celebrated nearly 400 graduates including students from surrounding towns like Charles Town and Ranson. Student Government

Shepherd University's New Multi-Purpose Facility Starts Construction

Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility The Independent Observer | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On May 14, Shepherd University held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new multi-purpose dining facility, enhancing campus life for students and the local community. The initiative, reported by The Independent Observer, marks a

Shepherdstown Town Council Welcomes New Members, Approves Funding

Shepherdstown Town Council Welcomes New Members, Approves Funding

Shepherdstown Town Council swears in members, approves funding for CATF and Rose Hill Cemetery The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Shepherdstown Town Council welcomed new members Carrie Blessing and Marty Amerikaner and discussed various community initiatives. They considered changes to the Special

Shepherdstown Completes First Phius-Certified Passive House

Shepherdstown Completes First Phius-Certified Passive House

West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house at the end of its construction The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, local builder Dominic Valentine has completed West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house at 312 W. German St. This innovative home, designed

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Be prepared for flood conditions across the area The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following over two inches of rainfall, areas like Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown are experiencing road closures and flood warnings due to rising floodwaters in local rivers and creeks. The National Weather Service reports

Middleway Residents Unite Against Mountain Pure Facility Proposal

Middleway Residents Unite Against Mountain Pure Facility Proposal

Middleway residents file to join Mountain Pure lawsuit The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents of Middleway, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Foundation, have filed an intervention to oppose the Mountain Pure beverage packaging facility proposed by Sidewinder Enterprises, LLC. This legal action supports