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Eastern Panhandle Solar Co-op Launch Celebration in Harpers Ferry

Eastern Panhandle Solar Co-op Launch Celebration in Harpers Ferry

Launch party to celebrate start of Eastern Panhandle Solar Co-op on Thursday night The Journal | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Eastern Panhandle Solar Co-op will celebrate its launch at The Barn of Harpers Ferry on Thursday from 6-8 p.m., following its official launch by Solar United

Charles Town Students Awarded $20,000 in Landscape Scholarships

West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Announces $20,000 in Scholarship Awards for Four WVU Students West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to four dedicated students from West Virginia University (WVU)

Shepherdstown Prepares for Safe Trick-or-Treating Event

Shepherdstown Announces Street Closures for Trick or Treating The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherdstown officials have announced road closures for Trick-or-Treating this Friday, Oct. 31, from 6–8pm to ensure safety for participants in the community’s Halloween festivities. Key streets affected, including German

Celebrating the Establishment of Jefferson County

Celebrating the Establishment of Jefferson County

This week in West Virginia history Wayne County News | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a historical milestone, on October 26, 1801, Jefferson County was established by the Virginia General Assembly, taking its name from Thomas Jefferson. This pivotal event laid the groundwork for the region's

Celebrating the Founding of Jefferson County on October 26

Celebrating the Founding of Jefferson County on October 26

This week in West Virginia history Williamson Daily News | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This week in West Virginia history highlights the establishment of Jefferson County on October 26, 1801, from a portion of Berkeley County, commemorating Thomas Jefferson. As an area rich in historical landmarks like Harpers

Kearneysville Fire Department Hosts Fundraiser for Park Event

Parks and Rec hosting fundraiser for July event The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation will be organizing a cash bingo and basket raffle on November 16 at the Middleway Fire Department to fund the 20th anniversary of Independence

Shepherdstown Mayor Proclaims National Family Literacy Day

Shepherdstown Mayor Proclaims National Family Literacy Day

Shepherdstown Mayor signs Literacy Day Proclamation The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Staff In a ceremony held in Shepherdstown, Mayor James Gatz signed a proclamation declaring November 1, 2025, as 'National Family Literacy Day,' as part of an initiative by the National Society Daughters of the American