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American Conservation Film Festival sees continued growth in 23rd year

SHEPHERDSTOWN — The 23rd annual American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) was held over the weekend in the Frank Arts Center at Shepherd University. According to festival director Hilary Lo, ACFF saw a notable growth in attendance this year. “We were actually on the verge of selling out ...

Read Across America Week kicks off with event at Shepherdstown Public Library

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Read Across America Week was kicked off in the Eastern Panhandle on Saturday, with a reading of Dr. Seuss books in the Shepherdstown Public Library. Adult Services Librarian Addison Reese read three books — “My Many Colored Days,” “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut” and ...

Shepherdstown Opera House to feature Trae Sheehan in concert

SHEPHERDSTOWN — Martinsburg native Trae Sheehan will be returning to the area for a performance at the Shepherdstown Opera House, on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. While he grew up in Martinsburg, Trae was also heavily involved in the Shepherdstown community and will be a familiar face to many ...

LGBTQ artists talk resilience, community during forum

SHEPHERDSTOWN – During a panel discussion hosted by the Roving Peregrine Theater Company, four LGBTQ artists discussed the impact of transgender and non-binary voices in performance. Black Eyed Suzie, a Maryland-based non-binary entertainer, led the discussion, asking questions of Darren ...

Sand & Pine shares springtime decor inspiration at pop-up shop

SHEPHERDSTOWN -- Over the past two weeks, a local home decor business has held a pop-up shop in Evolve, featuring a variety of items to help customers refresh their homes for the spring. The central theme for this pop-up shop was items revolving around citrus fruit, including garlands and ...

Honor D Fine Shoes & Hats closes its doors after six years in business

SHEPHERDSTOWN — After six years in business, Honor D Fine Shoes & Hats closed its doors on Saturday. The boutique, located at 121 West German Street, was established in April 2019 and became a staple over the following years for those looking for high quality accessories, shoes, hats and ...

Impact of Cari Simon’s compassion, generosity not to be forgotten

SHEPHERDSTOWN — This Saturday, local residents will gather together to grieve the loss of one of the pillars in the Shepherdstown community, Cari Simon. A funeral service will be held at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception in the War Memorial Building. ...