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Shepherdstown's Folly Fundraiser Supports Beloved Community Venue

‘Timber!’: Fourth Annual Folly Fundraiser raises donations for repair, maintenance of community structure The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Staff The Fourth Annual Folly Fundraiser, held at the Timber Frame Folly in Shepherdstown, featured live music from local bands and aimed to raise funds for the repair of

Shepherdstown Leaders Urge Reversal of JCDA Changes

Addressing the Jefferson County Commission’s recent actions The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff In a recent article from The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Shepherdstown's elected officials express their strong disapproval of the Jefferson County Commission's unilateral decision to alter the structure of the Jefferson

Push for Municipal Representation on County Development Authority

How should the Jefferson County Development Authority be structured? The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff In a recent column for The Shepherdstown Chronicle, John Doyle critiques the abrupt dissolution of the county's Development Authority by the commission and advocates for a structure that includes representation

Shepherdstown Artists Showcase Unique Styles at Evolve

‘Nature Is Our Muse’: Couple shares love for outdoors, art at joint show The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff Local artists Rebecca Grace Jones and Judy Rand showcased their nature-inspired artwork at the 'Nature Is Our Muse' show in Evolve, drawing both visitors from the

Charles Town Author Robin Masnick Celebrates Story Success

‘Evelyn Smythe’: Short story by Charles Town author published in Saturday Evening Post The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff Robin Masnick of Charles Town, who began writing again after caring for her husband post-accident, has seen her short story 'Evelyn Smythe' achieve notable recognition. Inspired

Rural Letter Carriers Commemorate Postal Service Milestone in Shepherdstown

National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association celebrates 250th anniversary of United States Postal Service The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff The National Rural Letter Carriers' Association celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service at the Shepherdstown Opera House. With roots in nearby Charles Town,

Shepherdstown Couple Marks 61 Years of Marriage

61st anniversary celebrated The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff Martha and Robert Rizzo, retired educators who spent their careers in local schools, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on July 18. Hailing from Shepherdstown, the couple has raised three children—Robert, Jeanna, and Karen Sue—highlighting their deep