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Harpers Ferry Town Council Addresses PFAS Concerns in Water

Harpers Ferry Town Council Addresses PFAS Concerns in Water

Community meetings on PFAS action plans scheduled The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article by The Journal, the Harpers Ferry Town Council stresses the importance of addressing resident concerns regarding PFAS in drinking water. The Town Council member invites local residents from towns like

Large Cat Rescue Operation in Charles Town Addresses Cruelty

Large Cat Rescue Operation in Charles Town Addresses Cruelty

Animal Control rescues 52 cats in Jefferson County, W.Va., cruelty case The Winchester Star | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant animal cruelty case, Animal Control officials in Charles Town rescued 52 cats and uncovered 18 deceased animals, marking the largest cat seizure in the area&

Cat Rescue Operation in Breckenridge Subdivision

Cat Rescue Operation in Breckenridge Subdivision

Animal Control rescues 52 cats in Jefferson County cruelty case The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant rescue operation, Jefferson County Animal Control saved 52 cats and found 18 deceased animals at a home in the Breckenridge subdivision near Charles Town, marking the largest cat

Commission Addresses Fire Service Challenges in Charles Town

Commission Addresses Fire Service Challenges in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission considers the future of fire service throughout the county The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the Jefferson County Commission held a special meeting to address concerns from the Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 5351 about hiring restrictions in Emergency Services.

Ranson Hosts Affordable Rabies Clinic on October 11

Rabies Clinic set for Oct. 11 The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Staff On October 11, the Animal Welfare Society is hosting a Rabies Clinic from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Loyal Order of the Moose pavilion in Ranson. This drive-thru event offers vaccinations for pets at

Explore Garnet Jex's Paintings at Harpers Ferry Open House

Open house of Jex paintings set for Oct. 4 The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that the Canal Town Partnership is hosting an open house for Garnet Jex's paintings of Harpers Ferry on October 4th at Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church. This viewing

Local Projects Funded by West Virginia First Foundation Grants

West Virginia First Foundation funds local projects The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) has allocated $17 million in grants to support 94 projects aimed at combating substance abuse across the state. Among the initiatives, projects in towns like Charles Town and