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Shepherdstown Welcomes Its First Certified Passive House

Architect talks how passive houses differ from typical American houses The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 27, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the groundbreaking of West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house at 312 West German Street. Designed by Richard Pedranti Architect, this energy-efficient home reflects

Enhancing School Meals for Children in Harpers Ferry and Beyond

Time to invest in children’s future by improving school meal programs The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Staff In her commentary published in The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Donna Joy addresses the urgent need to enhance school meal programs for children, particularly in Harpers Ferry, Ranson, and Charles Town.

Shepherdstown Council Approves Spring Event Funding and Appointments

Shepherdstown Town Council talks spring event funding, volunteer appointments The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Staff During the March Town Council meeting, the Corporation of Shepherdstown approved volunteer appointments and discussed funding for vital spring events to support struggling local businesses. Council member Shannon Thomas highlighted the necessity

Shepherdstown Residents Urged to Prepare for Flood Risks

Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management encourages local residents to prepare for flooding The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Staff As flooding presents a significant threat to residents, especially in Shepherdstown where 31.3% of properties are at risk, local officials from Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Shepherdstown Kicks Off 2025 Banner Initiative for Local Heroes

2025 Shepherdstown Banner Initiative kicks off, with April 1 deadline The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the launch of the 2025 Shepherdstown Banner Initiative, which will honor local U.S. servicemen and first responders with Hometown Heroes banners displayed throughout town. Discussed

Shepherdstown Appoints New Town Recorder; Seeks Council Replacement

Corporation of Shepherdstown installs new Town Recorder, begins search for replacement Town Council member The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Staff In a recent Town Council meeting in Shepherdstown, Marty Amerikaner was appointed as the new Town Recorder following the resignation of his predecessor, highlighting the council'

Shepherd University Hosts First Women in Business Conference

Inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference brings professionals of all ages, industries together The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Staff The inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference, held at Shepherd University’s Storer Ballroom, brought together 65 professionals to discuss leadership and resilience. Organized by student Chloe Waldeck,