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Morrisey Ensures Harpers Ferry National Park Remains Open Amid Shutdown

Governor Patrick Morrisey Works With Trump Administration to Reopen West Virginia’s National Parks Amid Federal Government Shutdown The West Virginia Daily News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Staff In response to the recent federal government shutdown, Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a donation agreement to keep national parks like

Explore Exciting Fall and Holiday Bazaars Near Berryville and Winchester

Explore Exciting Fall and Holiday Bazaars Near Berryville and Winchester

Something for everyone! Check out our list of fall/holiday bazaars The Winchester Star | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Winchester Star highlights a variety of fall and holiday bazaars in the region, catering to local residents and visitors alike. Events include Snarly’s Fright Fest in Berryville,

Lawsuits Challenge School Vaccination Rules in Kanawha and Jefferson

Cases over religious exemptions to school vaccinations are filed in Kanawha, Jefferson WV Metro News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Kanawha and Jefferson counties have recently witnessed lawsuits concerning religious exemptions for school vaccinations, amidst rising tensions over educational access. A Kanawha County family has filed a complaint

Shepherdstown Celebrates Constitution Day with Parade and Reflections

Constitution Day Parade highlights civic pride, calls for education The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff On September 20, residents of Shepherdstown participated in a heartfelt Constitution Day Parade organized by We The People, highlighting civic pride and the importance of constitutional education. With around 100 attendees, the

Shepherdstown Tradition of Appalachian Publishing Paused

Federal funding issues halt 17-year-old West Virginia tradition The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that the Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, which celebrates local authors and publishes anthologies of their work, has had to pause its 17-year tradition due to funding cuts from the

Community Pushback on Zoning Changes in Middleway and Kearneysville

Secrecy shrouds county government The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff In a recent meeting covered by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, the Jefferson County Commission faced pushback against a proposal to eliminate the 'concept plan' requirement for commercial development, which many believe is essential for zoning integrity.

Shepherdstown Welcomes First Little Free Dog Library

‘Going to the dogs’: First Little Free Dog Library finds success in Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff In Shepherdstown, Steve and Betty Shepherd launched the area's first Little Free Dog Library, inspired by a community service opportunity from Springfield resident Don Hillmer. The