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Shepherd University Hosts 20th Annual Honor Music Festival

Honor Music Festival returns to Shepherd University for 20th year The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff The Shepherd University School of Music successfully held its 20th Annual Honor Music Festival despite a snowstorm forecast, providing high school musicians from the area a chance to collaborate and perform.

Shepherdstown’s National Conservation Training Center Exhibits Unique Treasures

National Conservation Training Center archives feature extensive collection of confiscated treasures The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff The National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown offers a fascinating glimpse into its expansive archive of confiscated items, including endangered species taxidermy and historical artifacts. Historian Mark Madison showcased the

Frostyfest Returns to Shepherdstown with Family Fun and Flavors

Frostyfest to return to Jefferson County on Jan. 24-26 The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the return of Frostyfest from January 24-26, featuring a weekend filled with family-centric activities across Shepherdstown and Bolivar. Attendees can enjoy a Winter Book Sale at the

Shepherdstown Welcomes Gino Sisco as New Town Administrator

Corporation of Shepherdstown to welcome new town administrator The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff The Corporation of Shepherdstown is set to welcome Gino Sisco as its new town administrator on January 27, following a nationwide search that highlighted local ties as a priority. With extensive experience in

Community Advocate Calls for Preservation of Historic Parks

Leave the park alone The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff In a letter to the editor of The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Diana Suttenfield voices her concerns regarding the proposed West Virginia Almost Heaven Swing attraction at James Rumsey Monument and Park. She reminisces about past community support for

Shepherdstown Crew Works to Keep Streets Safe After Snow

Weathering the storm The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 16, 2025 By Staff On January 8, a dedicated crew worked diligently to clear snow from King Street and High Street in Shepherdstown, ensuring safety for local residents and transport. The timely application of salt brine was carried out to prevent ice

Shepherdstown Event Highlights Solutions for Light Pollution

Dark Sky advocate talks practical solutions to light pollution The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 16, 2025 By Staff At a recent Potomac Valley Audubon Society event in Shepherdstown, Dark Sky advocate Jesse Melton addressed the pressing issue of light pollution, emphasizing its impact on visibility of celestial bodies and the