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Carrie Blessing Appointed to Shepherdstown Town Council

Shepherdstown Town Council appoints Carrie Blessing to vacated seat The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff On May 14, Shepherdstown resident Carrie Blessing was sworn into the Shepherdstown town council to fill a vacancy left by former Town Recorder Marty Amerikaner. With a strong passion for her hometown,

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

Shepherd University's Dining Hall Construction Starts Near Campus

Construction begins on Shepherd University’s new dining hall and multipurpose building The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Staff On May 14, Shepherd University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new dining hall and multipurpose building, funded by significant contributions from Rep. Riley Moore and former state Sen.

'Bleeding Kansas' Debuts at Shepherdstown Opera House This Weekend

‘Bleeding Kansas’ completes first weekend of two at the Shepherdstown Opera House The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that 'Bleeding Kansas,' the inaugural production by the Town Run Theater Company, debuted at the Shepherdstown Opera House last weekend. Set in the

Historic Long Meadow Farm in Shepherdstown Undergoes Major Renovation

Prominent Shepherdstown property close to completion of major makeover The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the major renovations of Long Meadow Farm, a historic property near Shepherdstown. Originally built in 1970 and hosting notable guests including President Nixon, the farm was inherited

Shepherdstown's Hay-Mar Kitchen Embraces Local Ingredients

From-scratch, local foods to be focus of new catering company The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff A new catering company, Hay-Mar Kitchen, officially launched in Shepherdstown on May 3, founded by locals Jenny Haynes and Laird Marshall, who bring 50 years of restaurant experience. Inspired by their

Shepherd University Celebrates Class of 2025 at Commencement

152nd Commencement Ceremony celebrates graduation of nearly 400 undergraduate students from Shepherd University The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff Shepherd University's 152nd Commencement Ceremony, held at the Butcher Center, celebrated nearly 400 graduates including students from surrounding towns like Charles Town and Ranson. Student Government