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Shepherdstown Community Packs Gift Bags for Mothers in Need

Local business puts together Mother’s Day bags for moms in need The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Staff On May 8, Shepherdstown’s Michelle Kwiatkowski, owner of Wild Rose Soap Company, organized a community effort with local homeschool students to pack 60 gift bags for mothers in

First Responders Gear Up for Flooding in Harpers Ferry Area

First responders brace for rising floodwaters along Potomac, Shenandoah rivers DC News Now | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway First responders in Harpers Ferry, and the surrounding area, are preparing for rising floodwaters along the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, as heavy rainfall has already caused significant flash flooding and

Ranson Hosts Annual Cookout for Local Government Employees

Ranson Hosts Annual Cookout for Local Government Employees

County, municipal workers take a break for lunch The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tom Reilly hosted an annual cookout at the Ranson Civic Center to honor county and municipal employees and community volunteers. With classic grill fare like hot dogs and hamburgers, the event drew local

Carrie Blessing Joins Shepherdstown Town Council to Fill Vacant Seat

Carrie Blessing Joins Shepherdstown Town Council to Fill Vacant Seat

Shepherdstown Town Council appoints Carrie Blessing to vacated seat The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent Shepherdstown Town Council meeting, Carrie Blessing was appointed to fill a vacant council seat. This position, previously held by Town Recorder Marty Amerikaner since March, aligns with Blessing’s

Charles Town Moves Forward with $16M Government Complex Funding

Jefferson County Building Commission approves bond ordinance The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Building Commission approved the first reading of a bond ordinance for a new $16 million Government and Judicial Complex in Charles Town. This initiative, aimed at renovating

Shepherdstown University Breaks Ground on New Dining Facility

Shepherdstown University Breaks Ground on New Dining Facility

Shepherd University’s new dining hall and multipurpose building is under construction The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherd University has begun construction on a new dining hall and multipurpose building, marking a pivotal development for students in Shepherdstown. Funded by Rep. Riley Moore and former Sen.

Summit Point Man Admits Role in Major Drug Trafficking Case

Summit Point Man Admits Role in Major Drug Trafficking Case

Viands admits role in drug trafficking organization The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Matthew David Viands, a distributor linked to a drug trafficking organization in the Eastern Panhandle, has admitted his involvement in distributing fentanyl. He is among 82 defendants charged as part of a broad investigation