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'A little more light': Christmas in Shepherdstown kicks off with tree lighting, visits by Ebenezer Scrooge and Santa Claus

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Christmas in Shepherdstown officially kicked off on Friday, with the lighting of the tree in front of McMurran Hall. As part of the festivities, a number of other activities were held that night including, for the first time this year, a visit by Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ “The Christmas Carol.” “I have joy in my heart today, because Tiny Tim had a successful operation and he knows that he is no longer in need of his crutch!” said Scrooge, who was portrayed by former mayor Jim Auxer. “Thanks to all of you for enlarging my heart, and making ...

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Obituaries

Lawrence E. Crouse

Lawrence E. Crouse of Kearneysville, WV passed away peacefully at his home on Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2024. Larry was born January 23, 1951. He was the second son of Arthur and Gertrude Crouse of Martinsburg. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years, Martha ...

Editorials

Time to prepare for winter weather

Last week was named Winter Weather Awareness Week by Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division, in collaboration with the NOAA/National Weather Service and ReadyWV. With the approach of winter in the next few weeks, Justice's announcement was well-timed, so that West ...

Letters To The Editor

Giving back to our food producers

Farm Rescue is a nonprofit organization, based in the Midwest, aiding family farms and ranches during a crisis. I learned about it from a friend, and immediately became interested in helping with it. I am passionate about supporting the agricultural community. In Washington County, Maryland and ...