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New Storybook Mural Enlivens Morgan’s Grove Park in Shepherdstown

New mural in Morgan’s Grove Park inspired by storybook, Appalachian animals The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on a vibrant new mural at Morgan’s Grove Park, created by four Shepherd University alumni—Sikara Sokel, Kalin Gregg, Charlotte Puttock, and Prema Baughman.

Shepherdstown Kicks Off Pride Month with Community Festivities

Pride Month kicks off with bustling weekend full of LGBTQ+ events in Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the vibrant launch of Pride Month in Shepherdstown, where a multitude of events brought together locals and visitors in celebration of the LGBTQ+

Shepherdstown Celebrates Jefferson High School Class of 2025

Congratulations, Class of 2025! The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the joyous Jefferson High School commencement ceremony held at the Butcher Center, where over 350 students, including graduates from the Gottlieb family with notable achievements and aspirations, celebrated their graduation. The event

Advocates Push for Locality Pay Amid Rising Costs in Eastern Panhandle

‘No,’ once again to locality pay The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle discusses the ongoing challenge of securing locality pay for public school employees and state workers in the Eastern Panhandle, emphasizing the discrepancy in housing costs that affects retention in areas like Charles

Shepherdstown Celebrates Pride Month with Community Events

Pride Month kicks off with bustling weekend full of LGBTQ+ events in Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff This weekend marked the vibrant kickoff of Pride Month in Shepherdstown, where residents and visitors celebrated with a variety of events, including the inaugural Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade.

Celebrating Graduates: Jefferson High School Class of 2025

Congratulations, Class of 2025! The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff In a spirited celebration, over 350 students graduated from Jefferson High School during a commencement ceremony held at the Butcher Center. Local families, including the Gottlieb siblings—Christian, Elisabeth, Justin, and Ethan, along with their mother Katherine—

New Storybook-Inspired Mural Brightens Morgan’s Grove Park

New mural in Morgan’s Grove Park inspired by storybook, Appalachian animals The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff A vibrant new mural has been unveiled at Morgan’s Grove Park, painted by four Shepherd University alumni—Kalin Gregg, Charlotte Puttock, Prema Baughman, and Sikara Sokel. Commissioned by