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New Bridge Reopens Old Charles Town Road Near Charles Town

New Bridge Reopens Old Charles Town Road Near Charles Town

Old Charles Town Road reopens following construction of new bridge The Winchester Star | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Staff Old Charles Town Road (Route 761), located near the Clarke/Frederick county line, has reopened following the construction of a new two-lane bridge over Opequon Creek, replacing a nearly century-old low-water

Kearneysville Responds to Tractor Fire Amid Red Flag Warning

Two-Acre Fire in Jefferson County Field Keeps Crews Busy on a Red Flag Warning Day in the Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On a Red Flag warning day, responders tackled a two-acre fire near Kearneysville after a tractor and hay baler caught

Local Homes Illuminate for Merry & Bright Contest This Christmas

Local Homes Illuminate for Merry & Bright Contest This Christmas

Jefferson County lights up for the Merry and Bright Almost Heaven Delights contest The Journal | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Merry & Bright Almost Heaven Delights Contest is currently illuminating homes across the area, as residents in towns like Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Ranson embrace the

New Type 1 Diabetes Community Launches in Shepherdstown

New Type 1 Diabetes Community Launches in Shepherdstown

Type 1 diabetes community established in Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, Angelina Gray has formed a supportive community for those living with Type 1 diabetes through her organization, Just My Type 1. Since her own diagnosis during pregnancy, Gray has witnessed advancements

Shepherdstown Opera House Hosts 'Dementia Man' Play Sunday

'Dementia Man: An Existential Journey' to be performed Sunday The Journal | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Shepherdstown will host a one-man play, 'Dementia Man: An Existential Journey,' this Sunday at the Opera House. Written and performed by Samuel Simon, who

WVU President Michael T. Benson Explores Eastern Panhandle's Opportunities

New WVU President Makes Stops in the Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson recently visited the Eastern Panhandle, including significant stops in Martinsburg and Jefferson County. During his tour, he expressed enthusiasm for local landmarks, including

John Brown's Conviction Marks Turning Point in Charles Town

John Brown's Conviction Marks Turning Point in Charles Town

This week in West Virginia history The Logan Banner | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant moment on November 2, 1859, John Brown was convicted of murder, treason, and insurrection at the courthouse in Charles Town. This event, tied to his raid on Harpers Ferry, played a