Jan 24, 2025 · While recently reading an article in the Jan. 3 edition of The Shepherdstown Chronicle about the idea of building a West Virginia Almost Heaven Swing as some sort of tourist attraction in James Rumsey Monument and Park, I couldn’t help but wonder what ever happened to the idea of building a pedestrian bridge from Princess […]

Jan 24, 2025 · Dolores Swearingen Hadley, 91, of Williamsport, MD passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Homewood. Born October 2, 1933 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Paul A. Swearingen, and Minnie R. Hewitt. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Arizona, and her Doctorate in Colorado and her 2nd Doctorate at John […]

Dec 26, 2024 · SHEPHERDSTOWN—The Jefferson County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau officially opened its third welcome center in the county Tuesday with a ribbon cutting at the Market House in Shepherdstown. The 1800-structure most recently housed the town’s library and was designated by the Town Council to be the home of the town’s welcome center.

Jan 24, 2025 · Frostyfest to return to Jefferson County on Jan. 24-26. January 24, 2025 - Local News SHEPHERDSTOWN — For the third year, the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau brings the annual Frostyfest celebration that encompasses a weekend full of wintry fun, discounts, cocoa, food and entertainment.

Jan 24, 2025 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — A tiger lunged, with its fangs bared, at passersby on Jan. 14, as National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) historian Mark Madison led a tour of the center’s archives. The tiger was one of many endangered species that had been taxidermized and, eventually, confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and placed in […]

Jan 13, 2024 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — Tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Arts Center, the Shepherd University School of Music will present an exciting night of jazz featuring special guest artist Kevin Woods with the Shepherd Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Kurtis Adams. Woods has been a member of award-winning and nationally touring …

Jan 3, 2025 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Shepherdstown Tour of Historic Churches was held on Thursday afternoon and evening. Featuring 10 of the town’s historic churches and buildings, the tour appeared to have drawn a similar number of attendees as it had in previous years, in spite of the tour not being held last year. “I’m amazed at the […]

Jan 24, 2025 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — For the third year, the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau brings the annual Frostyfest celebration that encompasses a weekend full of wintry fun, discounts, cocoa, food and entertainment. Planned for Jan. 24-26, the weekend will offer family-friendly activities to spice up the cold days of winter. The event kicks off early on […]

Dec 13, 2024 · ‘Welcome to Christmas in Shepherdstown’ to kick off town’s holiday activities tonight. November 28, 2024. SHEPHERDSTOWN — Every year, the Corporation of Shepherdstown marks the return of the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving, with a “Welcome to Christmas in Shepherdstown” in town square.

Dec 20, 2024 · Community members take a break from shopping, as they enjoy s’mores around a fire pit by Town Hall on Friday night. Tabitha Johnston. SHEPHERDSTOWN — With most of Shepherdstown’s shop only operating during the daytime, some shoppers with long work hours have found themselves unable to patronize the town’s businesses during the Christmas season.