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Charles Town Celebrates Community with 31st Heritage Festival

Jefferson County African American Culture and Heritage Festival to return this weekend The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 31st annual African American Culture and Heritage Festival will kick off in Charles Town this Saturday, bringing together music, history, and community spirit. Organized by the Jefferson County

Bee Line Chapter Celebrates Awards at Ranson DAR Meeting

Bee Line Chapter Celebrates Awards at Ranson DAR Meeting

Chapter earns awards at 77th Eastern District Meeting The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The Bee Line Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the 77th Eastern District Meeting in Ranson, attracting over 50 attendees. Highlighting the theme 'West Virginia Blooms Through Service and Friendship,

Ranson’s Oak Lee Drive Intersection Continues to Pose Risks

Ranson’s Oak Lee Drive Intersection Continues to Pose Risks

Oak Lee Drive in Ranson remains dangerous despite signal sequence change The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Oak Lee Drive in Ranson remains a hazardous intersection despite recent traffic signal adjustments intended to enhance visibility. Since the new Ranson

Local Law Enforcement Updates: Police Logs from Charles Town

Police Logs for Aug. 15 The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on recent law enforcement activities in the area, detailing police logs from various towns including Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Ranson. The records highlight incidents that have occurred, showcasing the ongoing efforts of local

Open House for Major Transmission Line Upgrades Near Clear Brook

Open House for Major Transmission Line Upgrades Near Clear Brook

Open house for transmission line upgrades to be held at MSV tonight The Winchester Star | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy is hosting an open house tonight at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss a proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line that

Celebrating 250 Years of USPS: A Local Perspective from Shepherdstown

Celebrating 250 Years of USPS: A Local Perspective from Shepherdstown

Postal insiders say rural delivery has storied past, checkered future in West Virginia WV News | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service (USPS), a milestone reflected in recent panel discussions held in Shepherdstown by historians, postal workers, and

Commission Restructures JCDA Board Amidst Tensions with Charles Town Councilwoman

Commission Restructures JCDA Board Amidst Tensions with Charles Town Councilwoman

Jefferson County Commission and Councilwoman Ricketts spar over JCDA board remake The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the August 7 meeting, the Jefferson County Commission engaged in a heated discussion with Charles Town councilwoman Ricketts regarding the restructuring of the Jefferson County Development Authority