Local News

Former astronaut wows local kids with stories of space travel

SHEPHERDSTOWN – Students at Morgan Academy traded their usual afternoon lessons for a front-row seat to space exploration on Dec. 18, as retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Paul Lockhart visited their classroom, bringing stories from his time traveling to and from the International Space Station. Lockhart, who flew two space shuttle missions and served as commander aboard the International Space Station, spent the afternoon breaking down the science of space travel in a way designed to engage the young audience. However, he said those scientific and technical details are ...

'Shepherdstown My Way' soft launch held at Four Seasons Books

Mother, daughter graduate together from WVU's masters degree program

Family's museum exhibit installation legacy continues on, with establishment of new business

Local sports

50th anniversary of Shepherd’s team that ran its way to a 33-3 record

Shepherd makes game-long comeback to catch and defeat Seton Hill

Shepherd volleyball season ends with loss in Atlantic Regional

Struggle at the state semifinals

The Town Page

More than a trim

‘Making spirits bright’

All jacked up

CATF welcomes Amy Wratchford as permanent managing director

County News

Local law enforcement agencies recornized for efforts to make roadways safer

Eastern Panhandle Solar Co-op to provide local residents with better price for clean energy

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation marks 30 years of giving back

Apiary inspector talks mites and more at Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association picnic

Obituaries

John Maurice Shank

Ronald C. Hettenhouser

Earlene Elizabeth Farmer McCabe

Richard Snyder

Editorials

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 ...

Time to prepare for winter weather

Heeding the warning bells

Evans finally made the right choice

Letters To The Editor

Readying for next year’s election

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 — now just two. Some townsfolk got talking to town council members and soon, the ...