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Harpers Ferry and New River Parks Remain Open Amid Shutdown

Morrisey, West Virginia Tourism plan to keep state's national parks open amid government shutdown WOWK 13 News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to the ongoing government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has collaborated with the state's tourism department to keep national

Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge National Parks to Reopen

WV National Parks will reopen amid government shutdown, Morrisey says WBOY 12 News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the National Parks in West Virginia, including the notable Harpers Ferry, will remain operational thanks to a donation agreement

Reopening of Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Parks Secured

Reopening of Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Parks Secured

Governor: Agreement to keep national parks open amid shutdown secured The Register~Herald | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an agreement to keep the national parks in West Virginia operational despite the federal government shutdown. This deal, pending approval from the National Park Service, will

Emergency Agency Director's Appeal Denied by Charles Town Commission

Emergency Agency Director's Appeal Denied by Charles Town Commission

Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency Director denied appeal at Commission meeting The Journal | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent meeting in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission denied an appeal from Emergency Services Agency Director Mike Sine, who was reprimanded for insubordination after failing to attend

Fire Station Tour Sparks Dialogue on Emergency Services in Ranson

Fire Station Tour Sparks Dialogue on Emergency Services in Ranson

With County Commission on fire station tour, many firefighters wary in the wake of ambulance takeover The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports on the Jefferson County Commission's recent town hall meetings at volunteer fire stations, aimed at assessing

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Rights for New Development

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Rights for New Development

American Water fights CTUB territory victory The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia American Water has appealed a PSC decision favoring the Charles Town Utility Board's exclusive rights to provide water services for a major development near Keyes Ferry Road, which includes

Charles Town Utility Board Proposes New Water Fee Structure

Charles Town Utility Board Proposes New Water Fee Structure

CTUB reps: American Water entry leads to lower water hook-up fees The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) is moving towards implementing new capacity improvement fees (CIFs) that will lower water service connection costs