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Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 16, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 9, 2026

Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

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Events & Activities

Telling The Story Of Coralie Franklin Cook

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024

Ilene Evans

Speak Story Series is hosting Ilene Evans at the War Memorial Building on Tuesday, August 13 at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Garden Tour and Tea In Shepherdstown

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: garden tour, In Print May 2024, Shepherdstown Community Club

painter in garden

Mark your calendar for the weekend of May 18 & 19 to explore the back alleys and hidden gardens of Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>

Conservation Center Welcomes Public For May 11 Open House

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print May 2024, National Conservation Training Center, nature

monarch tracking volunteers train

The National Conservation Training Center, located just north of Shepherdstown, will be open to the public on May 11. Read the Full Story >>

Fiddlin’ Bobby Byrd, Mountain Musician

May 1, 2024 Tagged With: Adam Booth, Byrd Center, In Print May 2024, Speak Stories

Adam Booth tells a story

Story Artist Adam Booth created a compelling original tale based on the life of Robert Byrd, the former US Senator from West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

Panel Discussion On Growth Around Shepherdstown

April 11, 2024 Tagged With: Housing Growth, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan, Shepherdstown Planning Commission

Shepherdstown preferred growth area (map snippet)

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 >>

Concert Supports Community Service Work

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Apr 2024, Jefferson County Community Ministries

concert poster

The annual Love Thy Neighbor Community Concert will take place on Saturday, April 13, 6-8:30 pm at the Ranson Civic Center. Read the Full Story >>

A Tale Of The Malaga Ship

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Apr 2024, Speak Stories

Antonio Rocha

Speak Story Series is hosting story artist Antonio Rocha at the War Memorial Building (102 East German St, Shepherdstown) on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Welcomes Spring With Blooms & Blossoms Events

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Charles Town, Charles Town Farmers Market, In Print Apr 2024

Blooms and Blossoms event

Downtown Charles Town will welcome the return of warm weather with its 4th annual Blooms & Blossoms event on Saturday, April 13. The festivities begin at 9 am Read the Full Story >>

Violamore Duo To Perform At Happy Retreat

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: Happy Retreat, In Print Apr 2024, music concert

Violamore Duo

Violamore Duo will perform a variety of well-known classical favorites at Happy Retreat on Saturday, Apr 7 at 2 pm. Read the Full Story >>

Bridge Gallery Celebrates Local Artist Wayne Skinner

March 27, 2024 Tagged With: art gallery, In Print Apr 2024, The Bridge Gallery, Wayne Skinner

Wayne Skinner painting

The Bridge Gallery presents an exhibit of Wayne Skinner's paintings from April 3 to May 1 2024. Read the Full Story >>

Music Showcase To Raise Funds For Scholarships At Shepherd University

March 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print March 2024, music, Shepherd Univeristy Foundation, Shepherd University, Shepherd University Music

alumni chorus 2023

The centerpiece of the 2024 spring calendar at the Shepherd University School of Music is the Musical Showcase for Scholarships on Saturday, April 6. 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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