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Remember to Cast Your Vote
May 15, 2012 The primary election is fast approaching and all are reminded to head out to the polling place on Tuesday, May 8 to cast your vote for any number of office. more »»
The Devil is in the details
May 15, 2012 As the Jefferson County Board of Education continues to consider their budget for FY 13, the idea that the members need to look at all of the financial details is one that should have been carried... more »»
BZA?process needs some work
April 27, 2012 On April 19, the Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on the request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Twin Oaks development project. more »»
Signs, signs, everywhere signs
April 20, 2012 Just as the spring has brought any number of flowering trees and plants, so has election season brought us every size, shape and color of campaign sign imaginable. more »»
Editorial Middle School Sports
February 24, 2012 The county’s Board of Education has begun discussions on the future of middle school sports programs. It is our opinion that the programs should continue within these schools. more »»
Editorial: Obesity in WV
February 10, 2012 The state’s Department of Health and Human Resources recently released a report entitled “Obesity in West Virginia. more »»
Positive interaction a good thing
January 27, 2012 With the potential for negativity and perhaps even dangerous activity via modern technology, the use the information highway for positive interaction is always a good thing. more »»
RIFs will cause disruption in education
January 20, 2012 As more than 30 teachers in the Jefferson County school system received Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notifications, we at The Chronicle were a bit skeptical at a comment made by Superintendent Susan Wal... more »»
Our Opinion
January 13, 2012 In any community, the work of volunteers is paramount to the success of any number of projects. Shepherdstown is no exception to that rule. more »»
Celebrate the new year in style - don't drink and drive
December 30, 2011 As New Year’s Eve approaches, plans to celebrate are at the top of many to-do lists. more »»
Ordinances should always be looked at
December 16, 2011 After Tuesday’s Shepherdstown Town Council meeting, it is clear there are parts in the town’s ordinance that need to be clarifie. more »»
Take part in the town's energy future
December 9, 2011 At its last meeting, the present Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks members — though there was no quorum — agreed to take a look at reworking its guidelines regarding solar panels in the historic... more »» |
Just SayingTeaching Old Dogs New or Forgotten Tricks (Lifelong Learning Program at Shepherd University) February 3, 2012 I was never much on school. Maybe it was kindergarten that put me off learning. There was a puzzle. The word was that no one had ever been able to assemble it. more » Latest Blogs |