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Shepherdstown Kiwanis Hosts Fundraising Event for Local Youth

Shepherdstown Kiwanis Hosts Fundraising Event for Local Youth

Kiwanis Club continues to support the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle through annual event The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Kiwanis Club of Shepherdstown hosted its eighth annual Wine and Food Event at the Venue by Brix27, raising funds for the Boys and

Shepherdstown Library and Fire Department Host Kids' Safety Workshop

Shepherdstown Library and Fire Department Host Kids' Safety Workshop

Children learn emergency dos and don'ts for National Fire Prevention Month The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In recognition of October as National Fire Prevention Month, the Shepherdstown Public Library teamed up with the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department to conduct a fire safety workshop aimed

Harpers Ferry's Bridge Day to Proceed Amid Government Shutdown

Harpers Ferry's Bridge Day to Proceed Amid Government Shutdown

Morrisey: Deal in the works to ensure Bridge Day isn't impacted by government shutdown WV News | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In light of the federal government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that discussions are ongoing to ensure Bridge Day, a significant annual event

Morrisey Ensures Harpers Ferry and New River Parks Stay Open for Bridge Day

Morrisey says state will continue paying to keep national parks open through Bridge Day and beyond WV Metro News | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia will extend funding to keep national parks open during a major tourism season amid the federal shutdown.

BCT-Bank of Charles Town Raises $104K for Local Students

BCTCares Raises $104K to Address Student Food Insecurity LoudounNow.com | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The BCTCares Foundation, operated by employees of BCT-Bank of Charles Town, raised an impressive $104,000 for its 2025 Pack the ‘Pack program, aimed at combating food insecurity among local children. Since its

Charles Town Author Explores Christmas Pickle Tradition

Charles Town Author Explores Christmas Pickle Tradition

Local author publishes novel about the 'Christmas Pickle Tradition' The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Staff Bob O’Connor, a celebrated author from Charles Town, has released his 41st novel, ‘John Lower 103rd Pennsylvania and the Christmas Pickle Tradition.’ The book explores the origins of the whimsical

Charles Town Resident Acquitted of Multiple Charges

Jefferson man not guilty The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant legal case, Joseph Haupt, a resident of Charles Town, faced multiple charges including eight counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and four counts of Domestic Battery. The trial took place over 2½