In America, the concept of freedom is sacrosanct. We wear it like a badge of honor, invoking it in defense of our choices, our beliefs and our very way of life. Yet, too often, our conversations about freedom focus only on what we are free to do, …

3 days ago · Snowman building workshop gives children lasting memories of winter fun January 31, 2025 - Local News SHEPHERDSTOWN — Children filled tables in the back of Alma Bea on Saturday afternoon, as they decorated styrofoam snowmen with markers, pipe cleaners, miniature scarves and pompoms. The free crafts were then free to be taken home with them, as a reminder of their fun time in the snow this ...

3 days ago · James Donald “Don” Jones, 76, of Falling Waters, departed this life Wednes-day, January 22, 2025. Born August 4, 1948, in Winchester, he was the son of the late Franklin LeRoy Jones and Eva Kite Jones. James was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He graduated from Shepherdstown High School, class of 1966 and earned […]

3 days ago · SHEPHERDSTOWN — A number of fascinating films are on tap to be screened in the Shepherdstown Opera House this spring. On Jan. 21, the Shepherdstown Film Society announced the schedule for its upcoming spring season, which will begin this coming month and continue through June. “After a successful fall 2024 season in its new home […]

Jan 3, 2025 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Shepherdstown Tour of Historic Churches was held on Thursday afternoon and evening. Featuring 10 of the town’s historic churches and buildings, the tour appeared to have drawn a similar number of attendees as it had in previous years, in spite of the tour not being held last year. “I’m amazed at the […]

Jun 7, 2024 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — On Tuesday morning, Shepherdstown residents began making their way to Town Hall to participate in the Municipal Election. By the end of the voting period that night, about 47 percent of the registered voters in the Corporation of Shepherdstown had participated in the highly contested election, with approximately 342 ballots needing to be […]

Dec 20, 2024 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — With most of Shepherdstown’s shop only operating during the daytime, some shoppers with long work hours have found themselves unable to patronize the town’s businesses during the Christmas season. And so, the Corporation of Shepherdstown’s leadership set out to change that, by asking all of Shepherdstown’s businesses …

Jan 13, 2024 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — Tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Arts Center, the Shepherd University School of Music will present an exciting night of jazz featuring special guest artist Kevin Woods with the Shepherd Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Kurtis Adams. Woods has been a member of award-winning and nationally touring …

Jan 24, 2025 · SHEPHERDSTOWN — For the third year, the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau brings the annual Frostyfest celebration that encompasses a weekend full of wintry fun, discounts, cocoa, food and entertainment. Planned for Jan. 24-26, the weekend will offer family-friendly activities to spice up the cold days of winter. The event kicks off early on […]

Dec 13, 2024 · Town Council talks glass recycling pickup, fairy festival robbery November 29, 2024 SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Shepherdstown Town Council met for its monthly meeting in Town Hall on Nov. 13. The meeting began with several public hearings, including the second reading of the Planned Unit Developments (PUD) amendment to increase open space requirements in subdivisions. “As we ...