Local News

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

SHEPHERDSTOWN — During its 30-plus years in business, Sanders Museum Services helped design and install exhibits in over 100 museums across the country. When its owners, Shepherdstown residents Bradley and Carol Sanders, were looking to retire, one of their employees offered to take over the business. Nancy Veldran went on to run her new business out of Charles Town for a number of years, before announcing her own plans to retire on April 1, 2026. The timing of this announcement could not have been more ideal, as the Sanders’ daughter and son-in-law, Roselyn “Rose” and Greg ...

Deacon for Animals finds calling, supporting animals and their human companions

Former astronaut wows local kids with stories of space travel

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

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 ...