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New Swing Coming to Shepherdstown's James Rumsey Park

West Virginia’s Almost Heaven Swings likely to gain Shepherdstown addition in new year West Virginia Press Association | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is collaborating with the Corporation of Shepherdstown to add a new swing facing the Potomac River at James Rumsey Monument

Historical Milestones and Memories from the Region

This week in West Virginia history Bluefield Daily Telegraph | Friday, January 3, 2025 By WV Encyclopedia This week's historical moments in West Virginia, as detailed by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, include the birth of influential figures like Lou Holtz and the ratification of the 18th Amendment, which marked

From Charles Town DJ to Radio News Host: A Reflective Farewell

My last show WV Metro News | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Hoppy Kercheval In his reflective piece for WV Metro News, the author recounts his unexpected journey into radio journalism, starting from his youth on a family dairy farm near Summit Point. Initially aspiring to be a disc jockey at

Commission Elects Leaders and Discusses Obscenity Ordinance in Charles Town

Commission Elects Leaders and Discusses Obscenity Ordinance in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission elects officers and discusses new obscenity ordinance The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Ainsley Hall In a recent meeting held in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission elected Pasha Majdi as president and Mike Mood as vice president. The commission also deliberated on creating a new

Local Concerns: Health, Safety, and Governance in Charles Town

Journal Junction for Jan. 3 The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne In a recent Journal Junction column, writers from various towns voiced concerns over local health and safety issues, particularly the need for anti-smoking regulations in public businesses prevalent in Charles Town and the inefficacy of the

Local Police Report: New Year Weekend Incidents in Ranson

Police Logs for January 3, 2025 The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on a series of police incidents from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, detailing various disturbances, accidents, and suspicious activities across familiar locations like Berryville Pike and Rt. 9 in Ranson. Notable

Shepherdstown Welcomes 2025 at the People’s Ball Celebration

Shepherdstown Welcomes 2025 at the People’s Ball Celebration

The People's Ball: New Year rung in for second year-in-a-row at free community celebration The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston On New Year’s Eve, community members from Shepherdstown and surrounding areas came together at the War Memorial Building for the second annual People’s