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Concerns Grow Over Middleway Bottling Facility Proposal

The best use of our shared resources? The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff In a recent op-ed for The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Carrie Blessing raises alarm over the proposed bottling facility in Middleway, emphasizing the risks it poses to local groundwater, public health, and the economy. The facility’

Shepherdstown Workshop Inspires Young Writers and Readers

‘Writing in a Winter Wonderland’ encourages children to enjoy reading, writing The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 12, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle highlights the ‘Writing in a Winter Wonderland’ workshop held at Shepherd University, aimed at fostering a love for reading and writing among children. Funded by a grant

Shepherdstown's Who-liday Celebration Brings Joy to Families on Small Business Saturday

Who-liday Celebration draws Small Business Saturday shoppers to Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the annual Who-liday Celebration held in the War Memorial Building, where families gathered to enjoy festive activities like a magic show by Johnny O!, face painting, and

Community Concerns Rise Over Proposed Bottled Water Plant in Middleway

A water bottling plant in Middleway? The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on a public hearing held on Nov. 12 regarding a proposed bottled water plant in Middleway, which is met with significant local opposition due to concerns over groundwater availability amid increasing

Shepherdstown Shares Initiative Encourages Kids to Donate Toys for Families in Need

Children learn to embrace the spirit of giving, with new Shepherdstown Shares initiative The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff In an initiative to promote the spirit of giving during the holiday season, Shepherdstown Shares, covered by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, encourages local children to donate toys they no

Shepherdstown Kicks Off Christmas with Festive Celebrations and a Special Visit from Scrooge

‘A little more light’: Christmas in Shepherdstown kicks off with tree lighting, visits by Ebenezer Scrooge and Santa Claus The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff In an article by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, the festive kick-off for Christmas in Shepherdstown began with a tree lighting ceremony at McMurran

Shepherd University Students Form Quartet Unstrung from Class Project

‘Unstrung’: New quartet formed from Shepherd University musical entrepreneurship class The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Staff In an article published by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, four Shepherd University students transformed their hypothetical musical group project from a class on musical entrepreneurship into a real quartet named Unstrung. After