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Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry Welcomes New Director Janelle Hoover

New director talks about future of Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 20, 2025 By Staff On February 6th, Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry welcomed Janelle Hoover as its new director, succeeding Cari Simon. Having actively volunteered at the pantry for eight months, Hoover expressed her excitement about

Shepherdstown's Skull City Studio: A New Hub for Local Art

Skull City Studio to become new third space for artists, community The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 20, 2025 By Staff Pang Tubhirun, a Shepherdstown resident, has opened Skull City Studio at 105 South Princess Street to revitalize the local art scene, which she feels has diminished in recent years. This

Shepherdstown Hosts 22nd American Conservation Film Festival

American Conservation Film Festival to return, with 28-film lineup The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 20, 2025 By Staff The 22nd American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) will be held from March 6-9 at Shepherd University's Frank Arts Center, showcasing 28 films focusing on environmental issues and storytelling. Director Hilary

Helping Backyard Birds Thrive During Shepherdstown's Winter

Continued cold weather means birds could need help finding food, seeds The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 20, 2025 By Staff Amidst the continuing frigid weather affecting residents of Shepherdstown and surrounding areas, local birds face challenges in finding food. As homeowners in towns like Charles Town and Ranson set out

Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry Welcomes New Director

New director talks about future of Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 20, 2025 By Staff Janelle Hoover has taken over as director of Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry as of February 6, following Cari Simon's supportive leadership. Hoover, who has a rich background in community

Shepherdstown Nonprofit Expands Services Amid Volunteer Shortage

Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers continues its long-standing service The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Staff Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, founded in 1990 by local churches in Shepherdstown, continues to provide essential services such as transportation, medical equipment lending, and companionship to residents in need. With a

Town Run Theater Company Launches at Shepherdstown's Opera House

Shepherdstown Opera House forms the Town Run Theater Company The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports the formation of the Town Run Theater Company, a new community theater at the historic Shepherdstown Opera House. Led by artistic director Joe Yates and co-owner Harriet Pearson,