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Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year

Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan

Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery

Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery

Jefferson County Development Authority Gets New Board Members

Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage

Chamber Music Festival Connects Appalachia & The World

Electric Company To Share Details Of New Transmission Line

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American Conservation Film Festival To Screen 27 Films In March

February 1, 2024 Tagged With: American Conservation Film Festival, In Print Feb 2024

nuclear power plant - cooling towers

The 22nd edition of the American Conservation Film Festival will run from March 7 through March 10 in Shepherdstown. The 2024 festival will screen 27 films at the Frank Center on the Shepherd University campus. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Community Club To Host Casino Night Fundraiser In March

February 1, 2024 Tagged With: Fundraiser, In Print Feb 2024, Shepherdstown Community Club

Jen Wabniz talks about 2024 fundraising

The Shepherdstown Community Club aims to raise $50,000 to match a state grant to replace the roof on the War Memorial Building. Read the Full Story >>

WISH Grant Group Seeks Applications From Local Community Organizations

February 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Feb 2024, Shepherd University, Shepherd University Foundation, Women Investing In Shepherd

Dr. Sara Reynolds (Biology) and Bonnie Brannon

Dr. Sara Reynolds (Shepherd University) and Bonnie Brannon (former co-chair of the WISH grant committee) A giving circle can be a little mysterious, a bit like a crop circle — you see the results but you don’t necessarily see how it happens. In the case of Women Investing In Shepherd (WISH), a lot happens, without Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Museum Looks Forward To 2024 Activities

February 1, 2024 Tagged With: Historic Shepherdstown Commission, Historic Shepherdstown Museum, In Print Feb 2024

US postal service wagon

The Historic Shepherdstown Commission supports the Historic Shepherdstown Musuem, organizes a regular speaker series, and maintains the historic Entler Hotel at the corner of Princess and German Streets in Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>

Police Officer Austin Simms of Shepherdstown Receives Award

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: first responders, law enforcement, Shepherdstown Police

Officer Austin Simms receives award

Shepherdstown Police Officer Austin Simms was awarded the life saving award for his quick actions on September 11 2023. Read the Full Story >>

Filing Window For Local Candidates To Run In 2024 Elections Is January 8 — 27

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Dec 2023, WV Secretary of State

County Commission seats vacant (absent commissioners)

Our state and county governments rely on citizens willing to step up and run for office. Some positions require special qualifications — such as judges, justices, and prosecuting attorneys. Other positions are typically held by individuals with specific training — such as magistrates, sheriffs, and the attorney general. However, most offices require no specific credentials or experience. Read the Full Story >>

Chamber Musicians Bring Holiday Cheer

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, Christmas, Happy Retreat, In Print Dec 2023, Katie Tertell

Christmas concerts

The talented musicians of the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival have scheduled several concerts in December. Read the Full Story >>

Happy Retreat Hosts Jazz Concert

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: Happy Retreat, jazz, music concert

Jazz at Happy Retreat

Jazz concert at Happy Retreat on December 17 featuring The Robert Sykes Jazz Trio and guest karen Gray. Read the Full Story >>

Try Dancing — It’s Good For You

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: contradance, folkmusic, In Print Dec 2023, May Day, Shepherdstown Music and Dance

contra dance (SMAD photo)

Shepherdstown Music and Dance (SMAD) has organized a monthly contra dance for over 40 years. SMAD also organizes the town’s May Day celebration and Morris dancers each spring, along with concerts and workshops throughout the year. The group is currently seeking new members to step up and keep this tradition alive. Read the Full Story >>

Hot Chocolate Competition Heats Up Downtown Charles Town

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Charles Town merchants, Christmas, In Print Dec 2023

cartoon character statues with santa hats

Charles Town’s downtown merchants are hosting a hot chocholate competion again in 2023, on Saturday, December 16 from 4 to 6 pm. Read the Full Story >>

A New Twist On An Old Play In Shepherdstown

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: CATF, Contemporary American Theater Festival, In Print Dec 2023, Jeffrey Lieber, theater

Jeffrey Lieber (CATF photo)

CATF presents a first reading of Our Shepherdstown, a new play by Jeffrey Lieber. Read the Full Story >>

November 30 Deadline for Public Comment On Ranson Planning Map

November 30, 2023 Tagged With: comprehensive plan, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Ranson, Ranson Planning Commission

Ranson land use map draft - production zone

The City of Ranson’s project to update its Comprehensive Plan is getting closer to the finish line, with the City’s planning commission and council expected to review a final draft for approval in early 2024. November 30 is the last day for the public to make comments on the current draft (public comment is open Read the Full Story >>

Events & Activities – November 2023

October 31, 2023 Tagged With: events and activities roundup, In Print Nov 2023, Jefferson County, Shepherd University events

Shepherd University choral singers

Have fun in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Lights Up For Halloween

October 26, 2023 Tagged With: Halloween, In Print Nov 2023

Keriann Rusiniak decorates for Halloween 2023

2023 Halloween events in Jefferson County WV Read the Full Story >>

Red Summer 1919 – An Instrumental Opera

October 26, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2023, Kimo Williams, music, veterans

Kimo Williams: Red Summer 1919 album cover

Kimo Williams' latest project, Red Summer 1919 - An Instrumental Opera, is intended to bring visibility to Black World War One veterans. Read the Full Story >>

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