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Shepherdstown Town Council appoints Carrie Blessing to vacated seat
SHEPHERDSTOWN — On May 14, Shepherdstown resident Carrie Blessing was sworn into the vacated position on the town council in the Corporation of Shepherdstown, during its monthly meeting. The seat, which was formerly held by now-Town Recorder Marty Amerikaner, has been empty since March. ...
Town council swears in members, approves funding for CATF and Rose Hill Cemetery
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Shepherdstown Town Council underwent a number of changes, during its monthly meeting in Town Hall on May 14. Among those changes was the swearing in of new town council member Carrie Blessing and the swearing in of new Town Recorder Marty Amerikaner. “Now we feel whole ...
Betty Lowe remembered for her community spirit, deep historical knowledge of the Shepherdstown community
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Community members said their goodbyes to Shepherdstown native Elizabeth “Betty” Snyder Lowe at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home on Friday. Betty passed away on May 3 at the age of 95, after spending her life enriching the Shepherdstown community with her love for ...
Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade to kick off Pride Month in Shepherdstown on June 1
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The first annual Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade will be held in downtown Shepherdstown on June 1 at 6 p.m. According to organizer Joan Moossy, the parade will help kick off celebrations in the region for Pride Month. “This isn’t just Shepherdstown’s first Pride Parade ...
Spring Parade, Easter egg hunt and market draw crowd to Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Families from throughout the region took to the streets of Shepherdstown on Saturday, to participate in the many Easter events taking place. The Spring Parade started off the celebrations on German Street, with pets and people alike dressed in their Easter finest for ...
Shepherdstown Town Council talks unexpected Market House renovation cost, new member appointment
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Over a time span of three hours, the town council of the Corporation of Shepherdstown discussed a number of concerns during its monthly meeting in on April 9. Among those concerns was the need to appoint a new town council member to fill a vacant position. According to Mayor ...
Dickinson & Wait Craft Gallery to close after 34 years in Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN — For just over three decades, Dickinson & Wait Craft Gallery has been a predominant business in downtown Shepherdstown, providing unique products made with top-quality craftsmanship. Owners Debbie Dickinson and Meredith Wait have also served as predominant business ...
Easter egg-citement
SHEPHERDSTOWN -- Homes throughout Shepherdstown welcome the coming of Easter, with inflatable characters, yard signs and Easter eggs, this past weekend.
Town Run Watershed leaders raise concerns over water source contamination
SHEPHERDSTOWN — A few months ago, a pet waste station was removed from the block of South King Street behind the Market House. That removal was made by the Corporation of Shepherdstown, at the request of the Town Run Watershed nonprofit organization, because the station blocked the view of ...