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Dogwood General Store Relocates in Shepherdstown, Enhancing Community Spirit

Another door opens: Dogwood General Store plans move to new location The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Staff Mary Ball, owner of Dogwood General Store, has announced the store’s relocation from 119 West German Street to 140 East German Street, after learning of the need to leave

Art from the Back Alley Garden Tour Unveiled in Shepherdstown

Plein air art exhibit to open tonight in The Bridge Gallery The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on an art exhibit featuring plein air paintings created during the recent Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea, showcasing the artistic talents of Goldfinch Studio'

Shepherdstown Art Show Features Nancy Kautz's 'Conversing'

A silent ‘converse’-ation The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff Georgia Wilmer from Waynesboro, Va., recently attended an exhibition by The Friday Night Painters at the War Memorial Building, where she studied Nancy Kautz's watercolor titled 'Conversing.' This event highlights the vibrant artistic

Shepherdstown Town Council Welcomes New Members and Approves Funding

Town council swears in members, approves funding for CATF and Rose Hill Cemetery The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff During a meeting on May 14, the Shepherdstown Town Council welcomed new members, including Town Recorder Marty Amerikaner, while approving funding for various local initiatives. Highlighted were the

Senator Grady Enhances Financial Literacy for Shepherdstown Students

Senator Grady champions students’ financial education The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff Donna Joy, a financial literacy advocate from Shepherdstown, expresses gratitude towards Senator Amy Grady for her efforts in enhancing students’ financial education in local schools. After the implementation of a law requiring a personal finance

Harpers Ferry Resident Urges EPA to Protect Environmental Standards

Trump’s EPA should not ignore reality The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff In a scathing opinion published in The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Gary Towne argues that the Trump administration's proposal to reconsider the EPA's endangerment finding poses a direct threat to public health

Celebrating Erwin and Carol Asam at Shepherdstown's Alma Bea

‘The Great German Beer Hall’ celebrates legacy of Erwin and Carol Asam The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the celebration of Erwin and Carol Asam's legacy at ‘The Great German Beer Hall’ event on May 15, held at Alma Bea