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New Training Facility Opens in Harpers Ferry for CBP

New Training Facility Opens in Harpers Ferry for CBP

Customs & Border Patrol welcomes Homeland Secretary Noem to ribbon-cutting ceremony The Journal | Monday, June 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for Monarch Hall at the Customs and Border Protection campus in Harpers Ferry, where dignitaries, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and

Pack Horse Ford Chapter Celebrates Bee Line March with Doug Perks

Pack Horse Ford Chapter Celebrates Bee Line March with Doug Perks

Doug Perks serves as keynote speaker for DAR The Journal | Monday, June 23, 2025 By Staff On June 7, the Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Doug Perks, who spoke about the historical Bee Line March. This event took

Staying Cool: Essential Heat Safety Tips for Charles Town Area

Tips for staying safe in Tri-State area during excessive heat Herald-Mail Media | Monday, June 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As excessive heat warnings escalate across the region, the National Weather Service advises residents in towns like Charles Town and Ranson to take essential precautions. These include staying hydrated, avoiding leaving

Ranson Civic Center Opens as Cooling Shelter Amid Heat Wave

UPDATE: National Weather Service expands extreme heat warnings for Hagerstown area Herald-Mail Media | Monday, June 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents in the Tri-State area, including Ranson, are facing extreme heat warnings from the National Weather Service, with heat indices forecasted to hit 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit until Wednesday, June 25.

Charles Town's Bark in the Park Thrills Dogs and Owners

Charles Town's Bark in the Park Thrills Dogs and Owners

Rescheduled Bark in the Park a resounding success The Journal | Sunday, June 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reported on the successful rescheduling of the Bark in the Park event at Jefferson Memorial Park in Charles Town, which originally faced cancellation due to rain on June 8. On the

Shepherdstown's Cara Keys Named Woman of Distinction for 2025

Shepherdstown's Cara Keys Named Woman of Distinction for 2025

Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital announces “Women of Distinction” for 2025 The Journal | Sunday, June 22, 2025 By Staff In a celebration of exemplary local leadership, the Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, as reported by The Journal, has named Cara Keys, Joy Lewis, and Vicky Bullett as

Charles Town Celebrates Juneteenth with Annual Community Event

Charles Town Celebrates Juneteenth with Annual Community Event

Charles Town gathering held in honor of Juneteenth The Journal | Sunday, June 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Evitts Run Park in Charles Town hosted the annual Juneteenth celebration organized by the local NAACP, marking the event's 25th anniversary amidst the absence of longtime leader George Rutherford. More than