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Shenandoah Junction Veterans Honored with Quilts of Valor

Shenandoah Junction Veterans Honored with Quilts of Valor

Unsung Heroes receive Quilts of Valor The Journal | Monday, November 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal's Unsung Hero series culminated in a heartfelt recognition event on November 1 at Fellowship Bible Church in Shenandoah Junction, where several local veterans were honored for their service. The event featured

Significant Real Estate Transactions in Harpers Ferry and Ranson

Jefferson County Deed Transfers The Journal | Monday, November 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports recent property transactions in the Harpers Ferry District and Ranson Corp, highlighting notable deeds like the $373,000 sale from Gerald S. McIntire and Nancy J. McIntire to Russell and Laurie Bevan, alongside a

Judge Upholds Planning Commission's Ruling Against Water Bottling in Middleway

Judge Upholds Planning Commission's Ruling Against Water Bottling in Middleway

BREAKING: Sidewinder Enterprises has petition denied in Circuit Court, a win for the Jefferson County Planning Commission The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, November 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant ruling for regional planning, Judge Bridget Cohee denied Sidewinder Enterprises' petition to build a water bottling facility in

Local Colleges Enhance Affordability with $250,000 in Grant Funding

West Virginia expands college affordability with $250,000 in OER Challenge Grants WV.gov News | Monday, November 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The recent OER Challenge Grants initiative aims to alleviate educational costs for families in communities like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry by providing $250,000 to support Open

Shepherdstown's Festival Welcomes Amy Wratchford as MD

Amy Wratchford named permanent managing director for CATF Frederick News Post | Sunday, November 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Amy Wratchford has been appointed as the permanent managing director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown, following a year in the interim role. In her new position, she reflects

Shepherd University Launches Farming Incubator Program in Charles Town

Shepherd University Launches Farming Incubator Program in Charles Town

New program aims to encourage farming in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle Times-West Virginian | Saturday, November 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherd University has launched a new Agricultural Small Business Incubator program to support aspiring farmers in the Eastern Panhandle. Set to accept applicants for the 2026 growing season, the

Concerns in Summit Point Over Possible ICE Facility Job Posting

Concerns in Summit Point Over Possible ICE Facility Job Posting

A local contractor was hiring someone to oversee the establishment of an ICE detention facility. Summit Point President Johnson denies it would have been constructed, operated by them The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, November 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent job posting for a position with Summit Solutions Group,