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West Virginia Allocates Funding for Harpers Ferry's National Park Services

West Virginia Allocates Funding for Harpers Ferry's National Park Services

West Virginia is spending $100K to keep national parks open during shutdown The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a proactive move, West Virginia has committed nearly $100,000 from the governor's civil contingency fund to the National Park Service to ensure that

Emergency Services Director's Appeal Denied Amid Budget Concerns

Emergency Services Director's Appeal Denied Amid Budget Concerns

Emergency services director denied discipline appeal; County administrator says Sine is not managing budget The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent Jefferson County Commission meeting, Mike Sine, director of the local Emergency Services Agency, faced a denied appeal for a Level 3 disciplinary

Local Dealer Wins $130K in State Firearms Auction from Charles Town

Treasurer Pack Announces Winning Bid from September Online Firearms Auction is from West Virginia The West Virginia Daily News | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Staff In a significant development for local law enforcement funding, State Treasurer Larry Pack announced that the winning bid of $130,100 from the September online

Active Real Estate Transactions in Ranson and Charles Town

Deed Transfers for October 1, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Staff In an extensive report by The Journal, a series of real estate deed transfers were documented for October 1, 2025, highlighting significant transactions in various towns such as Ranson, Charles Town, and Harpers Ferry. Notably, Lennar

Middleway Hosts Community Day for Fire Safety Awareness

Middleway Hosts Community Day for Fire Safety Awareness

Community Day celebrates Fire Safety Week The Journal | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In celebration of Fire Safety Week, the Middleway Fire Department organized a Community Day, showcasing the skills of local firefighters and emergency responders. Attendees from towns like Charles Town and Ranson gathered to witness demonstrations,

Charles Town's 2025 Art Heist Expands Interactive Offerings

Charles Town's 2025 Art Heist Expands Interactive Offerings

Art Heist returns to Charles Town with expanded offerings The Journal | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Art enthusiasts are set to gather at Happy Retreat in Charles Town for the 2025 Art Heist, a signature community event organized by the Jefferson Arts Council and the Firehouse Gallery. Scheduled

Ranson Hosts Annual Fall Rabies Clinic This Saturday

Rabies Clinic coming Saturday The Journal | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Staff The Animal Welfare Society will host its annual fall Rabies Clinic on October 11 at the Loyal Order of the Moose Pavilion in Ranson. From 8–10 a.m., pet owners can get their pets vaccinated while adhering