Things are going to be hopping in Shepherdstown on Saturday, April 8. Festivities kick off at 10 am with FlowHippie performing artists on McMurran lawn (corner of German & King Streets), followed by the egg hunt with timed starts beginning at 10:30. The annual Easter Market. Read the Full Story >>
Double SNAP Incentives at Farmers Markets
The SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are a form of government assistance that helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. For 8 years now, with the help of federal and local grants, the Charles Town and Shepherdstown Markets have doubled SNAP benefits, providing a way for low-income individuals and families to access fresh, healthy food. Read the Full Story >>
Spring Brings Growth
First it’s the daffodils. Then it’s the forsythia. The wind still blows cold, but springtime is in the air. Doug Pifer explains that some of the haze we see around this time is quite natural — just trees doing what trees do. Local garden club leaders have been eager for spring too. For some, it’s been a four-year wait to stage their annual home and garden tour. It’s quite a show, and it raises money for beautification projects around the Eastern Panhandle. Read the Full Story >>
Encouraging Firearms Safety
In 2022, accidental shootings ranked as the leading cause of death for children according to a study published by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Read the Full Story >>
Lawrence Crouse Workshop Celebrates 50 Years
The Lawrence Crouse Workshop hand-builds wooden furniture using traditional techniques. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Market House Looks To Past and Future
For the first time in over 220 years, the market house building in Shepherdstown finds itself vacant. The town recently surveyed residents to collect ideas on how this iconic building might continue to play a vital role at the center of the Shepherdstown community. Read the Full Story >>
Jason Barrett – 2022 WV Senate District 16 Candidate
West Virginia’s Senate District 16 covers all of Jefferson County and roughly half of Berkeley County. Jason Barrett is the Republican party candidate running in the 2022 election. Read the Full Story >>
Hannah Geffert – 2022 WV Senate District 16 Candidate
West Virginia’s Senate District 16 covers all of Jefferson County and roughly half of Berkeley County. Hannah Geffert is the incumbent and Democratic party candidate running for election in 2022. Read the Full Story >>
Susan Benzinger – 2022 WV Delegate District Candidate
Meet Susan Benzinger the Democratic Party candidate running in West Virginia's Delegate District 100 in the 2022 election. Read the Full Story >>
Bill Ridenour – 2022 WV Delegate District 100 Candidate
Meet Bill Ridenour, the Republican Party candidate running in West Virginia's Delegate District 100 in the 2022 election. Read the Full Story >>
Wayne Clark – 2022 WV Delegate District 99 Candidate
Meet Wayne Clark, the Republican Party candidate running in West Virginia's Delegate District 99 in the 2022 election. Read the Full Story >>
Debra Cornwell – 2022 WV Delegate District 99 Candidate
Meet Debra, the Cornwell Party candidate running in West Virginia's Delegate District 99 in the 2022 election. Read the Full Story >>
John Doyle – 2022 Jefferson County Commission Candidate
John Doyle is the 2022 Democratic Party candidate for the Shepherdstown seat on the Jefferson County Commission. Read the Full Story >>
Jennifer Krouse – 2022 Jefferson County Commission Candidate
Jennifer Krouse is the 2022 Democratic Party candidate for the Shepherdstown seat on the Jefferson County Commission. Read the Full Story >>
Clare Anne Ath – 2022 Jefferson County Commission Candidate
Clare Anne Ath is the 2022 Republican Party candidate for Charles Town seat on the Jefferson County Commission. Read the Full Story >>