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Shepherdstown's Wind Gap Music Launches Affordable Music Training

Wind Gap Music offers safe, affordable approach to musical training The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Staff Wind Gap Music, newly opened in Shepherdstown, is the dream venture of owner Holly Alessi, offering affordable music training in a welcoming environment. With a focus on inclusivity and personal growth,

Local Leaders Honored at Shepherdstown's Heart of the Community Awards

Nine community leaders honored with Heart of the Community Award The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Staff During the inaugural Heart of the Community Awards held on August 15 at Corner Connections, nine residents from Shepherdstown and surrounding areas were honored for their impactful contributions to the local

Shepherdstown Town Council Approves Events, Discusses Grants

Town council talks Town Run Watershed signs, filmmaker funding The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Staff During its August 13 meeting, the Shepherdstown Town Council addressed pressing issues including the need for temporary office space for its expanding staff and unanimously approved essential local events such as the

Inaugural Black Policy Day Gathered Local Activists in Charles Town

Black Policy Day – Eastern Panhandle Experience draws crowd to first annual event The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Monday, August 18, 2025 By Staff On August 15, a diverse crowd of 75 residents gathered in Corner Connections for the inaugural Black Policy Day - Eastern Panhandle Experience. Organized by Teresa Holmes under her

FirstEnergy Outlines Energy Project Impacting Local Areas

FirstEnergy addresses questions concerning upcoming transmission line project The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Monday, August 18, 2025 By Staff FirstEnergy held an open house at the Shepherd University Wellness Center on August 13 to discuss its Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek Improvements Project, which involves upgrading a 44-mile transmission line through regions including Charles Town

Shepherdstown's Quilting Fundraiser Supports Local Schools

Former teacher uses quilting hobby to raise funds for Shepherdstown schools The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff In a heartwarming effort to support local education, Shepherdstown resident Pattie Wilmoth has created two-sided quilts for the 'Shares Goes to School!' fundraiser, which benefits faculty at Shepherdstown

Community Thrives at Shepherdstown Library Book Sale

Annual book sale raises funds, awareness of local library The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The Friends of Shepherdstown Library hosted a successful book sale at the Shepherdstown Public Library, raising over $5,300 to support library resources. Local residents like Loni Wronka-Edwards and Ralph Scorza attended