Shepherdstown Town Council Supports Theater Festival Amid Economic Challenges
In a unanimous decision during the regular monthly meeting on November 13, the Shepherdstown Town Council addressed a funding request from the Contemporary American Theater Festival, seeking $100,000 in donations to mitigate financial challenges stemming from decreased ticket sales since the COVID-19 pandemic. Artistic director Peggy McKowen emphasized the festival's significant positive economic impact on Shepherdstown, while also cautioning about potential future difficulties, especially with the university's plans to introduce a new 'entity' on campus in 2026. This information was reported by The Spirit of Jefferson.
