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Harpers Ferry's Marian Auer Celebrates 100 Years of Life

Harpers Ferry's Marian Auer Celebrates 100 Years of Life

Harpers Ferry resident celebrates 100 years of family, entrepreneurship, art The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Marian Auer, a resident of Harpers Ferry, celebrated her remarkable milestone of turning 100 years old surrounded by family and friends. The celebration took place in her home, with three of

Charles Town's Hope in Alliance Fosters Community Change

Charles Town's Hope in Alliance Fosters Community Change

Hope in Alliance looks for ways to build community connectivity, fight injustice The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Hope in Alliance (HIA), a grassroots organization launched in Charles Town, aims to strengthen community ties and address social injustices in the Eastern Panhandle. By collaborating with local groups

Explore Eerie History with Local Ghost Tours in Shepherdstown

Ghost tour booking information The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Staff The Journal highlights various ghost tours available in the region, showcasing unique experiences in towns like Shepherdstown, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Martinsburg. Visitors can explore the eerie history and legends through local operators such as Small Town

Shepherdstown's Ghost Tours Foster Community Among Paranormal Enthusiasts

A little fright is all right: Ghost tours give those with paranormal experience a sense of community, validation The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an article published by The Journal, Meredith Moore, owner of Small Town Ghost Tours, shares her experiences leading ghost tours in Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal Shine at State Award Ceremony

The Journal and Shepherdstown Chronicle recognized at the West Virginia Press Association convention West Virginia Press Association | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the 2025 West Virginia Press Association convention in Charleston, The Journal and the Shepherdstown Chronicle achieved notable recognition for their excellence, with The Journal earning

Ripley's Alpine Theatre Hosts Family-Friendly Fright Nights

Ripley's Alpine Theatre Hosts Family-Friendly Fright Nights

Main Street Minute WV News | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway October has been vibrant at Main Street Ripley with a series of Fright Nights at the Alpine Theatre, led by Theatre Manager Lee Blizzard and volunteer Samantha McConaha-Wilkinson. The theater hosted family-friendly Halloween movies every Friday and classic

Celebrating Jefferson County's Historical Establishment

Celebrating Jefferson County's Historical Establishment

This week in West Virginia history The Herald Dispatch | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This week in West Virginia history highlights the establishment of Jefferson County on October 26, 1801, by the Virginia General Assembly. Named after Thomas Jefferson, the county has deep historical roots that resonate in