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In a 'Holi-Daze': Parents get a break from the chaos at new library event

SHEPHERDSTOWN — A new generation was introduced to the classic Christmas story about the money-obsessed Ebenezer Scrooge, during a screening of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” in the Shepherdstown Public Library Commons Room on Saturday morning. The screening was part of a new, day-long event, “Holi-Daze at the Library,” which was created by Youth Services Librarian Jessie Ward. “Two years ago, I had a program earlier in December, where kids could make something to give their parents for the holidays. That was a big success,” Ward said, mentioning timing issues prevented that ...

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Not a leave-taking

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 in the news world and otherwise. My great-great-something ancestor served as a reporter for ...

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‘Happy trails’ to a community personality

I did not like being called a liar by ​​Marc Petitpierre. I did not like when he talked to me about what I didn’t want to listen to. His refusal to honor the police request, to stay off the street during rallies, annoyed everyone. But I know he raised money into five figures for UNICEF, ...