In Feb. 2025, I requested permission to hold a peaceful rally protesting national injustices at “The Wall” holding up McMurran Hall — our town’s Union Square. Approval for a rally then took four weeks ...

Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church Deacon for Animals Carol Wood holds her 18-year-old “animal companion” Shadow. Courtesy photo SHEPHERDSTOWN — Six months ago, Shepherdstown resident Carol Wood ...

Sue Kemnitzer stands on the porch of her 1790s center-hall town home. Courtesy photo The current owners of seven of the nine historic homes featured in this column arrived in Shepherdstown with ...

When I was asked to take over as editor of The Shepherdstown Chronicle nearly eight years ago, I was filled with excitement. Shepherdstown was a town that my family had long been connected with, both ...

Last summer, on my way to run in a 10K in New York, I stayed at the West Gate Inn in Nyack, N.Y. The little restaurant inside surprised me — its walls covered with framed photos of “Blue Ribbon ...

Santa Claus hats add an extra dose of holiday cheer to the Tuba Christmas concert on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN — For the many years they were living in Maryland, the ...

SHEPHERDSTOWN — The fourth time was not the charm. Shepherd University was playing, visiting West Chester University for the fourth time in the 2025 women’s soccer season. The conference champion Rams ...

Mayor James Gatz and Judy Shepherd, dressed up as Mrs. Claus, embrace after Shepherd was named "The Heart of Shepherdstown" during the kickoff to Christmas in Shepherdstown on Friday. Photo by Tabitha ...

Elaine Michael, of Boonsboro, Md., shops for Christmas presents at the Harpers Fairies Holiday Market in Evolve on Saturday. Photo by Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN — “I came here for Small Business ...

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Shepherd University’s talented volleyball team has been selected to participate in one of this week’s NCAA Division II Regionals. The Rams were seeded fifth in the eight team field.

Rotary Club of Shepherdstown member Walt Eifert, top, hangs the swing for the Almost Heaven Swing at James Rumsey Monument & Park, with the help of Shepherdstown Parks & Recreation Chair Cheryl ...

Lynn Membreno and Kameron Turner stand in front of their early 18th century log house on West German Street. Courtesy photo “I’ve been told that Mae West was a frequent visitor while Treadwell owned ...