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Laughter and Fundraising at Shepherdstown's February Follies

February Follies Dinner Theatre to raise funds for Shepherdstown Area Independent Living The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 6, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that the first February Follies Dinner Theatre will take place in the War Memorial Building on February 22, featuring a comedic performance of 'Dad-Joke

Shepherdstown Battlefield Neighbors Oppose Gun Business Permit

Battlefield’s battle ends in a draw The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 6, 2025 By Staff On January 23, the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals ruled on a Conditional Use Permit for QRF Solutions K9, allowing the business to manufacture and test firearms near the Shepherdstown Battlefield. Despite strong

Shepherdstown Shares Secures $14K Grant for Local Pantry

New grant writer secures $14K in Posey Perry Emergency Food Funds for Shepherdstown Shares The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 6, 2025 By Staff In Shepherdstown, Julie Reynes, a retired nonprofit professional, utilized her grant writing expertise to secure over $14,000 from the Posey Perry Emergency Food Funds for the

Shepherdstown Town Recorder Steps Down Amid Governance Struggles

Town Recorder resigns after seven months in office The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 6, 2025 By Staff Chris Stroech resigned from his position as Town Recorder of Shepherdstown after seven months in office due to frustrations with Mayor James Gatz's communication and decision-making styles. Stroech, who previously served

Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry Welcomes New Director

Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry director steps down after four years in position The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 6, 2025 By Staff Cari Simon, the founder and director of Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry, recently stepped down after nearly four-and-a-half years in the role. Established in 2020 in a chapel of Trinity

Shepherd University Promotes Student Advocacy Through Writing

Shepherd University groups teach students how to write to representatives The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Staff At Shepherd University, students engaged in a program aimed at fostering civic engagement and improving writing skills by sending letters to local representatives. Organized by the Shepherd Writing Project, Common Reading

Shepherdstown Opera House Joins Historic Theatre Trail

Shepherdstown Opera House joins the W.Va. Historic Theatre Trail The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Opera House, a historic venue in the heart of Shepherdstown, recently joined the West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail, spotlighting its importance in preserving local culture and arts. Opened in