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Harpers Ferry Teacher Shanna Busch Named Math Teacher of the Year

Harpers Ferry Teacher Shanna Busch Named Math Teacher of the Year

Shanna Busch named the WVCTM Middle School Math Teacher of the Year The Journal | Thursday, March 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shanna Busch, a dedicated teacher at Harpers Ferry Middle School, was honored as the WVCTM Middle School Math Teacher of the Year at a recent conference. Surprised by the

Jefferson County Commission Unanimously Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Jefferson County Commission approves budget during their regular meeting The Journal | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During its regular meeting on March 20, the Jefferson County Commission approved the budget for the fiscal year 2026, aiming to finalize it before the March 29 deadline. Discussion topics included a

Shenandoah Junction Elementary Hosts MWAA Officer for Career Month

Shenandoah Junction Elementary Hosts MWAA Officer for Career Month

T.A. Lowery Elementary invites Corporal David King to Career Day The Journal | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At T.A. Lowery Elementary in Shenandoah Junction, school counselor Nicholas Capriolo organized a Career Month to introduce students to various professions. On a recent Friday, Corporal David King from

Shenandoah Junction Students Meet MWAA Officer at Career Day

Shenandoah Junction Students Meet MWAA Officer at Career Day

T.A. Lowery Elementary invites Corporal David King to Career Day The Journal | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway T.A. Lowery Elementary in Shenandoah Junction hosted Corporal David King from the MWAA Police Department for Career Month, where he shared insights about his role in law enforcement, particularly

Court Offices to Consolidate in New Building in Charles Town

Court Offices to Consolidate in New Building in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission purchases second APUS building The Journal | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the Jefferson County Commission has purchased a second building from American Public University at 330 N. George St. to consolidate court offices, aiming to enhance security and efficiency. This follows

Commission Approves New Plan to Replace Day Report Center

Commission Approves New Plan to Replace Day Report Center

Jefferson County Commission approves plan after announcing the closure of JCDR The Journal | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that during a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission announced the closure of the Jefferson County Day Report Center, which serves as an alternative treatment facility for

JCDA in Charles Town Halts Bylaw Changes Amid Community Concerns

JCDA in Charles Town Halts Bylaw Changes Amid Community Concerns

JCDA votes to table discussion on bylaw red lines proposed by the county commission The Journal | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) voted to indefinitely table proposed changes to its bylaws, which aimed to reduce board