Shepherdstown Celebrates New Year's with Community Ball
The People’s Ball: New Year rung in for second year-in-a-row at free community celebration
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 9, 2025
By Staff
The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on The People's Ball, a community celebration held on New Year's Eve in the War Memorial Building, where families, students, and visitors gathered to welcome 2025. Organized by John Meeker and supported by local organizations, the event featured an array of hors d'oeuvres and beverages, free of charge, thanks to donations. New attendees, such as the Armingtons from New Jersey, appreciated the event's welcoming atmosphere and community spirit. This year's changes, including the absence of live music, were implemented to manage rising costs while maintaining the celebration's accessibility, embodying the essence of Shepherdstown's communal ties.
