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Suspicious Fire in Harpers Ferry Leaves Two Dead, Investigation Ongoing

Fatal September Fire in Harpers Ferry Deemed Suspicious – Cause Under Investigation The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A suspicious fire in Harpers Ferry claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured at the end of September. Reported on September 30th, the blaze

Steubenville Hosts 'Meet the Candidates' Forum for Voters

Ohio Valley BPW to host "Meet the Candidate" forum ahead of local election WTRF | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As local elections approach, the Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women's Club is set to host a 'Meet the Candidates' forum at Steubenville

VDOT to Study Speed Limits on Old Charles Town Road

VDOT official: Speed study to be done along Old Charles Town Road The Winchester Star | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to conduct a speed study on Old Charles Town Road following the completion of the new Opequon Creek bridge, which is near

Kearneysville's Jefferson Rentals Expands with New Facility

Kearneysville's Jefferson Rentals Expands with New Facility

Jefferson Rentals, LLC announces expansion with new 12,000-square-foot facility The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Staff In a significant move for the local economy, Jefferson Rentals, LLC has announced the opening of a new 12,000-square-foot warehouse in Kearneysville, poised to enhance their party rental services and support

Harpers Ferry CVB Wins Best Marketing Award at Tourism Event

Harpers Ferry CVB Wins Best Marketing Award at Tourism Event

Jefferson County CVB honored at annual Almost Heaven Achievement Awards The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Staff The Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau was recently awarded the Almost Heaven Achievement Award for the Best Advertising and Marketing Campaign during the annual Governors Conference on Tourism at the Marriott

Arrest Made in Charles Town Shooting Case after Two Months

Arrest Made in Charles Town Shooting Case after Two Months

Fugitive arrested in connection to August shooting in Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Curtis Edward Bailey, a suspect in a targeted shooting incident from August in Charles Town, was arrested in Baltimore on October 15. His capture followed a collaborative

Driswood Elementary School Receives Music Grant in Shenandoah Junction

Driswood Elementary School Receives Music Grant in Shenandoah Junction

Friends of Music gives grant to Driswood Elementary School The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Friends of Music has awarded a $300 grant to Driswood Elementary School in Shenandoah Junction, enabling the purchase of an alto xylophone and music stands for the benefit of