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Charles Town and Martinsburg Face Severe Drought Conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor says parts of 10 West Virginia counties in extreme drought WV Metro News | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway According to a report by WV Metro News, drought conditions in West Virginia are worsening, with parts of 10 counties, including nearby areas like Jefferson County,

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

ACLU Critiques Trump Administration's Exhibit Changes in Harpers Ferry

Concerns Rise Over Hiring Freeze at Local Emergency Services

Concerns Rise Over Hiring Freeze at Local Emergency Services

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

CTUB Secures Exclusive Water Service Rights for Development Near Charles Town

Local Outcry as ACLU Opposes Slavery Exhibit Removal in Harpers Ferry

Local Outcry as ACLU Opposes Slavery Exhibit Removal in Harpers Ferry

Charles Town

Charles Town and Martinsburg Face Severe Drought Conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor says parts of 10 West Virginia counties in extreme drought WV Metro News | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway According to a report by WV Metro News, drought conditions in West Virginia are worsening, with parts of 10 counties, including nearby areas like Jefferson County,

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

CTUB Secures Exclusive Water Service Rights for Development Near Charles Town

Local Residents Unite Against Transmission Line in Charles Town

Local Residents Unite Against Transmission Line in Charles Town

Charles Town's Old Opera House Announces 2025-2026 Season Lineup

Charles Town's Old Opera House Announces 2025-2026 Season Lineup

Community Rallies to Support Todd Coyle's Cancer Battle in Charles Town

Community Rallies to Support Todd Coyle's Cancer Battle in Charles Town

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Service Territory

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Service Territory

Ranson

Local Candidates Stress Importance of Every Vote in Ranson

Local Candidates Stress Importance of Every Vote in Ranson

Political candidates talk power of a single vote The Journal | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent discussion organized by Our Future West Virginia at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education, local candidates emphasized the critical importance of individual voting power. Former Delegate

Ranson's SensorHubb Secures $400K for Food Safety Innovation

Ranson's SensorHubb Receives Investment for Food Safety Growth

Ranson's SensorHubb Receives Investment for Food Safety Tech

Ranson Fire Company Commemorates Sept. 11 with Ceremony

Ranson Fire Company Commemorates Sept. 11 with Ceremony

Ranson Woman Faces Felony Charges for Restaurant Burglary

Ranson Woman Faces Felony Charges for Restaurant Burglary

Local Residents Face Serious Charges in Recent Arraignments

Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Local farm finding 'spicy' way to connect with public The Journal | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Golden Rule Farm in Shepherdstown, run by the Ware family, is engaging the community with a new petting zoo featuring goats and piglets. This initiative combines their farming background with

Shepherdstown Health Fair Offers Free Wellness Screenings

Celebrating New Additions to Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry Families

Shepherdstown's Annual Spelling Bee Unites Community for Library Fundraiser

Shepherdstown's Annual Spelling Bee Unites Community for Library Fundraiser

Shepherdstown's Sheriff’s Camp Inspires Future Legal Minds

Shepherdstown's Sheriff’s Camp Inspires Future Legal Minds

Shepherdstown Celebrates Grandparents Day with DAR Chapter

Shepherdstown Celebrates Grandparents Day with DAR Chapter

Mountain Valley Pipeline Seeks Legal Recourse in Shepherdstown

Harpers Ferry

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

Local Officials Condemn Removal of Historical Exhibits at Harpers Ferry Park

Around 30 items have been flagged for removal or covering at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park following Trump Administration's orders, spurring one Harpers Ferry councilman to speak out The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent move that echoes past historical conflicts,

ACLU Critiques Trump Administration's Exhibit Changes in Harpers Ferry

Local Outcry as ACLU Opposes Slavery Exhibit Removal in Harpers Ferry

Local Outcry as ACLU Opposes Slavery Exhibit Removal in Harpers Ferry

Celebrating New Additions to Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry Families

Milestones in West Virginia's History and Local Legacy

Explore Haunted Sites: Paranormal Trail Expands this Fall

Local Residents Face Serious Charges in Recent Arraignments

Bolivar

Key Property Transfers Highlight Investments in Ranson and Charles Town

Deed Transfers for September 10, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 By Staff On September 10, 2025, various deed transfers were recorded in the local real estate market, highlighting significant transactions in towns such as Ranson, Charles Town, and Harpers Ferry. Notable sales included a $1.68 million transfer

Real Estate Market Thrives in Charles Town and Ranson

Political Turmoil as County Commission Disbands JCDA Board

Political Turmoil as County Commission Disbands JCDA Board

Whole Foods Discussion at Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library

Whole Foods Discussion at Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library

Significant Real Estate Transactions in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town

Local Emergency Response: Fire and Medical Calls on July 7

Kearneysville

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Local farm finding 'spicy' way to connect with public The Journal | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Golden Rule Farm in Shepherdstown, run by the Ware family, is engaging the community with a new petting zoo featuring goats and piglets. This initiative combines their farming background with

Shepherdstown Health Fair Offers Free Wellness Screenings

Harpers Ferry’s Hospice of the Panhandle Earns National Honor

Kearneysville's Hospice of the Panhandle Earns National Honor

Kearneysville Hosts Grazing Land Techniques Field Day for Local Farmers

Kearneysville Hosts Grazing Land Techniques Field Day for Local Farmers

Local Residents Face Serious Charges in Recent Arraignments

Kearneysville's Four Seas Property Rezoning Proposal Discussed

Kearneysville's Four Seas Property Rezoning Proposal Discussed

Jefferson High School

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International Teachers Enrich Education in Charles Town Schools

Explore Military Academy Opportunities at Jefferson High School

Ranson and Charles Town Students Invited to Military Academy Days

Shepherdstown's Quilting Fundraiser Supports Local Schools

Family Returns to Shepherdstown, Revives Historic Pump House

Washington High School

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Local Washington High Senior Saves Neighbor in Crisis

Local FFA Students Shine at State Convention in Charles Town

Hearing Today on Sidewinder's Beverage Facility Lawsuit in Charles Town

Miss West Virginia and Teen Reflect on Their Year in Martinsburg

Charleston JROTC Cadets Train at Camp Dawson for Army Anniversary

Shepherd University

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Local Residents Unite Against Transmission Line in Charles Town

Mountain Valley Pipeline Seeks Legal Recourse in Shepherdstown

Shepherd University Leader Mary Hendrix to Resign

Shepherdstown Hosts 29th Appalachian Heritage Festival

Shepherdstown Hosts 29th Appalachian Heritage Festival