The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved a budget to submit to the State, following a short public hearing at 9:30 in the morning on Monday, March 27. The lone citizen commenter who attended the hearing questioned the short notice and lack of detail in the draft budget document that was released at 4 pm on the previous Friday. This budget covers the fiscal year (FY24) that starts on July 1, 2023 and runs through June 30, 2024. Read the Full Story >>
In Print Apr 2023
Garden Club Tour Showcases Member Talents
The Shenandoah-Potomac Garden Council is presenting its 65th House and Garden Tour at the end of April. Read the Full Story >>
Agriculture at Home Program Promotes Local Products
Drive around Jefferson County and you will see evidence of agricultural production. But, where can you buy locally-grown and made products? Later this month a new program launches to help make it easier to find and buy such products. Read the Full Story >>
New Ideas Bloom at Dogwood General Store
Shepherdstown locals have long been reclaiming historic spaces; access to old buildings with a rich history is part of the charm of this small town. Walking into the new Dogwood General store on German Street feels as though the building itself has reclaimed its original incarnation Read the Full Story >>
Inherited Justice Black Hole
In Memory of George Floyd, and Too Many Others We circle,Resisting the pull,Watching what we say,Where we go.“Remember who you are,”Our parents warn,As we circle,Trying to keep our distanceFrom the no escape. We circle,From the orbitsWhere “kindship” wasGone with the wind of theAuction block, toMore sophisticated waysTo give a life for a living. We circle,Ten Read the Full Story >>
Bills Passed in the 2023 WV Legislative Session
March 11 was the end of the sixty day legislative session for 2023. Legislators went home having passed 333 bills (293 bills passed in 2022). The Governor has signed nearly one-third of these bills and is expected to sign the remainder soon (he signed all but 13 bills passed in 2022). Absent a special session called by the Governor, our legislators will next meet in January 2024 to vote on new legislation. Read the Full Story >>
Windy Days are Important
Looking out the kitchen window one morning last week, I thought it had started to snow. When I went out later, I saw that my “snowflakes” were really the fluffy seeds of sycamore trees. Read the Full Story >>
CASA Volunteers Step Up for Children
Judge Bridget Cohee of West Virginia’s 23rd Judicial Circuit swore in seven new court-appointed special advocates on March 17. These individuals are joining a team of 70 other volunteer advocates who are trained by CASA-EP Read the Full Story >>
Storytelling In Shepherdstown with Carmen Deedy
Speak Story Series hosts story artist Carmen Deedy in live performances on April 11 and 12 (show starts at 7:30 each night). Tuesday’s program will be Dill and Corky: Tales of a Feral Childhood. Read the Full Story >>
History Museums Open for Spring
The Historic Shepherdstown Museum opens for 2023 with a new exhibit featuring maps of Shepherdstown and Jefferson County, giving visitors a glimpse into the geography of the past Read the Full Story >>
Suicide Prevention Foundation Seeks Event Sponsors
The Brian ONeill Jr Foundation is a locally-based nonprofit organization focused on the fight against suicide. The foundation is seeking sponsors for its annual Stronger With Each Step 5K run to be held on May 21 at the Hedgesville High School Cross Country field. Read the Full Story >>
Earth Day Activities At Sam Michaels Park
Elks Run WaterFaire is organizing an Earth Day 2023 event on Saturday, April 22 at Sam Michaels Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Activities will include bird and nature walks, a rain barrel workshop, a rain garden planting at the park, and food trucks. This will be a family friendly event with activities for kids and adults to explore the wonder of nature in their own backyard. Read the Full Story >>
Rabies Vaccine Clinic & Bark in the Park
The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County will hold a Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on April 1 (Sat), at the Loyal Order of the Moose Pavilion, 77 Universal Forest Product Rd., Ranson, 8 to 10 am Read the Full Story >>
Easter Egg Hunt & Market
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 >>