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Shepherdstown Locals Take to Morgan’s Grove Park for Skiing

Skiing in a winter wonderland The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Staff On a picturesque winter afternoon, a resident of Shepherdstown enjoyed cross-country skiing at Morgan’s Grove Park, a beloved local outdoor space. This recreational activity highlights the winter charm and outdoor opportunities available to the community,

Shepherdstown Celebrates New Year's with Community Ball

The People’s Ball: New Year rung in for second year-in-a-row at free community celebration The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on The People's Ball, a community celebration held on New Year's Eve in the War Memorial Building, where

Shepherdstown Residents Tackle Monday's Winter Snowfall

White snows of winter The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Staff In Shepherdstown, residents battled against winter's heavy snowfall on Monday, with Todd Cotgreave clearing the sidewalk in front of Dogwood General Store and Emma Casale of Creative Procrastinations and Whimsical Necessities making her way down

Public Hearing on Middleway Bottling Plant Postponed Amid Legal Concerns

Citizens win first round versus bottlers The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 2, 2025 By Staff On December 16, a public hearing on the Middleway bottling plant proposal was postponed due to legal concerns over insufficient public notice. Local advocacy from organizations like the Jefferson County Foundation emphasizes the need for

Trinity Episcopal Church: A Unique Civil War Legacy in Shepherdstown

Local church building features past unique from its Civil War-era contemporaries The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 2, 2025 By Staff During the Shepherdstown Tour of Historic Churches, attendees learned about the rich history of Trinity Episcopal Church, established in 1739. Unique among its Civil War-era contemporaries, Trinity avoided the transformation

Shepherdstown's Historic Churches Tour Revives Holiday Spirit

Shepherdstown Tour of Historic Churches returns after year’s hiatus, with several changes The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 2, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Tour of Historic Churches successfully returned after a year-long hiatus, showcasing 10 historic churches and buildings on December 26. Despite last year's cancellation, attendance

Shepherdstown's Scenic Addition: Almost Heaven Swing Coming Soon

West Virginia’s Almost Heaven Swings likely to gain Shepherdstown addition in new year The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, January 2, 2025 By Staff The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown, in partnership with the Corporation of Shepherdstown, is set to install a second Almost Heaven Swing at James Rumsey Monument Park, enhancing