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Shepherdstown Workshop: Diversifying Agricultural Income Streams

Local farmer talks ‘Diversifying Income Streams: How Agriculture Can Support Your Operation’ The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Staff In a workshop hosted at Windward by Lost Acre, Misha Van Mecl discussed the importance of diversifying income streams in agriculture with an audience of 20 farmers and supporters

Harpers Ferry Sisters-in-Law Bond Over Theater Festival

Sisters-in-law find connection through Contemporary American Theater Festival The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle highlights the bond between sisters-in-law, Cathy Hogendobler from Sterling, VA, and Cynthia McNanley from Harpers Ferry, as they reflect on their experiences at the recently concluded Contemporary American Theater Festival

Shepherdstown Artists Showcase Unique Styles at Evolve

‘Nature Is Our Muse’: Couple shares love for outdoors, art at joint show The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff Local artists Rebecca Grace Jones and Judy Rand showcased their nature-inspired artwork at the 'Nature Is Our Muse' show in Evolve, drawing both visitors from the

Push for Municipal Representation on County Development Authority

How should the Jefferson County Development Authority be structured? The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff In a recent column for The Shepherdstown Chronicle, John Doyle critiques the abrupt dissolution of the county's Development Authority by the commission and advocates for a structure that includes representation

Shepherdstown Leaders Urge Reversal of JCDA Changes

Addressing the Jefferson County Commission’s recent actions The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff In a recent article from The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Shepherdstown's elected officials express their strong disapproval of the Jefferson County Commission's unilateral decision to alter the structure of the Jefferson

Rural Letter Carriers Commemorate Postal Service Milestone in Shepherdstown

National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association celebrates 250th anniversary of United States Postal Service The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff The National Rural Letter Carriers' Association celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service at the Shepherdstown Opera House. With roots in nearby Charles Town,

Charles Town Author Robin Masnick Celebrates Story Success

‘Evelyn Smythe’: Short story by Charles Town author published in Saturday Evening Post The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff Robin Masnick of Charles Town, who began writing again after caring for her husband post-accident, has seen her short story 'Evelyn Smythe' achieve notable recognition. Inspired