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Middleway Community Triumphs as Water Plant Proposal Denied

Planning Commission denies Sidewinder The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 20, 2025 By Staff On November 5, the Planning Commission in Jefferson County voted against Sidewinder LLC's proposal to build a water bottling plant near Middleway. The motion, led by Commissioner Cara Keys and seconded by Commissioner Dan Hayes,

Local Agencies Awarded for Road Safety Efforts in the Panhandle

Local law enforcement agencies recornized for efforts to make roadways safer The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 20, 2025 By Staff On November 11, law enforcement agencies from towns including Martinsburg, Ranson, and Charles Town were honored at the AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards for their commitment to improving roadway safety

Shepherdstown's Little Free Art Gallery Fosters Community Creativity

Little Free Art Gallery sees growth since September establishment The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 20, 2025 By Staff Since its establishment in September, the Little Free Art Gallery outside Badgerhound Studio & Gallery in Shepherdstown has become a vibrant community hub for art lovers of all ages. Co-owned by Emily

Shepherdstown's Speak Story Series Premieres 'Lady Liberty' Tale

Speak Story Series premieres new work, ‘The Strange Case of Lady Liberty’ The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 20, 2025 By Staff The Speak Story Series premiered 'The Strange Case of Lady Liberty' on November 11 at the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, featuring storytellers Deborah Strahorn and Barry Mann. The

Shepherdstown Runner Finds Strength and Community at Marathon

Everything I need to know, I learned from the Marine Corps Marathon The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 By Staff In her reflective piece published by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Donna Joy recounts her experience participating in the Marine Corps Marathon, emphasizing lessons learned about adaptability, community support, and perseverance.

Shepherdstown’s Alma Bea Hosts Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Community Thanksgiving dinner to be held at local restaurant The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 By Staff This Thanksgiving, Alma Bea in Shepherdstown will host a free community dinner from 12-3 p.m., inviting residents affected by the government shutdown or facing food insecurity to share a meal and

Eastern Panhandle's Rising Diabetes Awareness Month Efforts

National Diabetes Month highlights need for awareness of different types of disease The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 13, 2025 By Staff As November marks National Diabetes Month, The Shepherdstown Chronicle highlights the significant diabetes prevalence in towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. With 16% of West Virginia's