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Shepherdstown Kicks Off Christmas with Festive Celebrations and a Special Visit from Scrooge

‘A little more light’: Christmas in Shepherdstown kicks off with tree lighting, visits by Ebenezer Scrooge and Santa Claus The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff In an article by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, the festive kick-off for Christmas in Shepherdstown began with a tree lighting ceremony at McMurran

Shepherdstown Shares Initiative Encourages Kids to Donate Toys for Families in Need

Children learn to embrace the spirit of giving, with new Shepherdstown Shares initiative The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff In an initiative to promote the spirit of giving during the holiday season, Shepherdstown Shares, covered by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, encourages local children to donate toys they no

Community Concerns Rise Over Proposed Bottled Water Plant in Middleway

A water bottling plant in Middleway? The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on a public hearing held on Nov. 12 regarding a proposed bottled water plant in Middleway, which is met with significant local opposition due to concerns over groundwater availability amid increasing

Shepherdstown's Who-liday Celebration Brings Joy to Families on Small Business Saturday

Who-liday Celebration draws Small Business Saturday shoppers to Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the annual Who-liday Celebration held in the War Memorial Building, where families gathered to enjoy festive activities like a magic show by Johnny O!, face painting, and

Art Market Redux Revives Community Engagement with Local Artists

Art Market Redux provides platform for up-and-coming artists to sell new work The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 28, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle highlights the Art Market Redux held at Evolve, featuring the works of local artists, including organizer Sonya Evanisko. This year's event, a departure from

Shepherdstown Town Council Addresses Recycling Issues and Festival Theft Recovery

Town Council talks glass recycling pickup, fairy festival robbery The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 28, 2024 By Staff In a recent meeting reported by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, the Shepherdstown Town Council discussed significant local developments, including a proposed amendment to increase open space requirements in subdivisions from 10% to 30%

Intergenerational Trivia Night Unites Generations at Shepherd University

Friendsgiving Intergenerational Trivia helps bring Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Z together The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 28, 2024 By Staff On November 20, The Shepherdstown Chronicle reported on the Friendsgiving Intergenerational Trivia held at Shepherd University, which aimed to connect students from Generation Z with community members from