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Harpers Ferry Elections: Vaughn Re-elected Mayor, Carden Wins Recorder

Harpers Ferry Elections: Vaughn Re-elected Mayor, Carden Wins Recorder

Vaughn wins re-election in Harpers Ferry mayoral race; Carden takes recorder's seat The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the recent mayoral election in Harpers Ferry, Greg Vaughn secured his re-election by a margin of 75 votes to challenger Zachary Morse's

Juneteenth Festivities in Martinsburg and Charles Town

Juneteenth celebrations planned for next week in Jefferson County The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Communities across the Eastern Panhandle are gearing up for Juneteenth celebrations from June 19, highlighted by events in Martinsburg and Charles Town. Papa's Chicken and Ribs, a local eatery, is

Rescheduled 'Bark in the Park' Fundraiser in Charles Town

Animal Welfare Society “Bark in the Park” Fundraiser rescheduled for June 21st The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Staff The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County has rescheduled its popular 'Bark in the Park' fundraiser to June 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Bark in the Park Rescheduled While Community Engages in Cleanup

Around the Region - June 12, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Staff In a recent update from The Journal, the Animal Welfare Society has rescheduled the Bark in the Park event in Charles Town to June 21 due to weather concerns, set to include various activities like

Local Voices Reflect on Politics and Riots: Perspectives from Charles Town and Martinsburg

Journal Junctions for June 12, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Staff In a recent opinion piece in The Journal, various residents from towns like Charles Town and Martinsburg express their concerns about political issues ranging from immigration and infrastructure to the recent riots in Los Angeles. A

Martinsburg Medical Staff Welcomed by Cuddly Baby Kangaroos

Baby kangaroos greet medical staff, stress reliever to start a day of work at hospital DC News Now | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, staff enjoyed a stress-relieving morning with baby kangaroos, known as joeys, bringing joy before their work in the operating

Berkeley Medical Center Staff Enjoy Joyful Hug-a-Joey Day

Berkeley Medical Center Staff Enjoy Joyful Hug-a-Joey Day

Kangaroo cuddles bring smiles to hospital workers during Hug-a-Joey Day The Journal | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a heartwarming gesture, Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center celebrated Hug-a-Joey Day by inviting baby kangaroos to visit their staff, offering a joyful break from their demanding roles in