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Shepherdstown Celebrates Constitution Day with 'We the People' Parade

Shepherdstown Celebrates Constitution Day with 'We the People' Parade

'We the People' Parade posters to be archived in Byrd Center The Journal | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 'We the People' Parade, organized in downtown Shepherdstown on September 20, featured 87 posters highlighting the words of the U.S. Constitution. Founded by local

Weirton Transit and Housing Authority Brace for Federal Shutdown Impact

Local agencies, governments dealing with federal shutdown West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The federal government shutdown, which began recently, is already affecting local agencies in the area, including Weirton's public transit service and the Wheeling Housing Authority. Despite having some funds available,

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park Operations Impacted by Shutdown

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown The Independent Observer | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The recent federal government shutdown that commenced on October 1, 2025, is significantly impacting operations at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, a key attraction for both locals and tourists in the area. Although

Impact of Federal Shutdown on Shepherdstown and Martinsburg

West Virginia eastern panhandle sees impact of federal government shutdown DC News Now | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The federal government shutdown is profoundly affecting the eastern panhandle, particularly in towns like Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, where federal workers face furloughs, including an anonymous employee from the Coast Guard

Access to National Parks and Support for Federal Employees

Are Maryland national parks open during federal government shutdown? Herald-Mail Media | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As Maryland navigates the federal government shutdown, residents of local towns like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town can still access Assateague and Chincoteague national parks, which remain open during the crisis. While

Charles Town's Old Opera House Stages 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Stages 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Old Opera House The Journal | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a thrilling blend of comedy and horror, the Old Opera House in Charles Town will stage 'Little Shop of Horrors' this October. Directed by Gabrielle Tokach, a longstanding

Community Meetings Address PFAS Concerns in Martinsburg Area

PFAS listening tour continues in the Eastern Panhandle WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a listening tour in the Eastern Panhandle, focusing on PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' found in drinking water in areas such as