German Street was filled with a festive crowd as Shepherdstown held its first Pride parade on Sunday, June 1. Read the Full Story >>
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Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans
Shepherdstown will hang banners to honor veterans in May, July and November. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility
Shepherd University held a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 14 for a new dining and multi-purpose facility. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing For Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan
After two years of review, the Corporation of Shepherdstown is inviting public comment on a revised Comprehensive Plan that sets out a vision for the town to follow for the next decade. Read the Full Story >>
Holiday Events In Shepherdstown
Highlights of holiday events around Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
General Stores In Shepherdstown Invite Patrons To Slow Down & Enjoy Shopping
Shepherdstown is home to two general stores, both of which offer a variety of helpful and whimsical products. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Elects New Mayor and Town Council Members
Shepherdstown residents elected James Gatz as mayor on June 4 along with 2 incumbent and 3 new council members. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown: Where, When and How to Vote in Mayor, Council Elections
The town of Shepherdstown will hold elections for mayor and town council on June 4 2024. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan Review Presented and Discussed in Special Hearing
On April 30, Shepherdstown’s Planning Commission held a hearing at which a special committee’s recommendations to update the town’s comprehensive plan were presented to the public. Read the Full Story >>
Garden Tour and Tea In Shepherdstown
Mark your calendar for the weekend of May 18 & 19 to explore the back alleys and hidden gardens of Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>
Panel Discussion On Growth Around Shepherdstown
On Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 pm The Observer hosted a panel discussion on the growth that is expected to affect Shepherdstown-area residents in the next decade. Following the presentations, the panel took questions from the audience participants. Read the Full Story >>
New Mural Coming To Downtown Shepherdstown
Shepherd Unversity art students are working on a mural that will be hung on the side of Betty's Restaurant in downtown Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>
Award for Shepherdstown Water Operator
Woody Coe of the Shepherdstown Water Department wins the 2023 Perkins Boynton award. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Water Operator Wins Award
Since 1974, the third week of May has been designated National Emergency Medical Services Week, to recognize the important work that these professionals perform in their communities. Locally, the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency recognized several individuals. Read the Full Story >>
Interfaith Group Believes in Unity & Connection
Each Wednesday for six weeks leading up to Easter, a different church played host to a Lenten prayer service. but there was a catch — a preacher from yet a different church led the service, which is why Pastor Boomer was before the altar at Trinity, not Reverend Schramm. These services were organized through the Shepherdstown Ministerial Association, which has been active in Shepherdstown for more than 40 years to forge connections between the many churches in the community. Read the Full Story >>