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Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown Christmas Parade 2025
The Shepherdstown Christmas Parade has been annual tradition of the town since the 1980s. Read the Full Story >>
Sheperdstown Honors Judy Shepherd For Community Spirit
Shepherdstown recognized Judy Shepherd as the "Heart of Shepherdstown" for three decades of volunteer service. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Celebrates Its First Pride Parade
German Street was filled with a festive crowd as Shepherdstown held its first Pride parade on Sunday, June 1. Read the Full Story >>
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 >>