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Spring Mills High School's Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

Spring Mills High School's Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

Bright futures begin: Spring Mills High honors class of 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Thursday, Spring Mills High School celebrated the graduation of 391 students, marking a significant milestone for the Class of 2025. Among the graduates were Lyza Bryan, Sophie Taylor, and Paige

Harpers Ferry Children’s Park Reopens After Major Revitalization

Harpers Ferry Children’s Park Reopens After Major Revitalization

Leadership Jefferson celebrates new chapter at Harpers Ferry Children’s Park The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Leadership Jefferson Class XVII, along with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the revitalization of Harpers Ferry Children’s Park.

Kelvin Upson Joins Board of Education, Prioritizes Local Students

Kelvin Upson appointed to serve on Jefferson County Board of Education The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent appointment, Kelvin Upson has joined the Jefferson County Board of Education, filling the seat vacated by Rikki Twyford. Upson, a former member of the Jefferson County Commission,

MedEd Signing Ceremony Kicks Off New Health Careers at Jefferson High

MedEd Signing Ceremony Kicks Off New Health Careers at Jefferson High

High school students take first step toward medical careers at MedEd signing ceremony The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday, high school students and families came together at Jefferson High School for a MedEd signing ceremony, marking the start of the school’s third cohort in

Charles Town Commission Approves Health Insurance Rate Hike

Jefferson County Commission votes to accept health insurance increase The Journal | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent meeting reported by The Journal, officials in Charles Town addressed a significant rise in employee health insurance costs, ultimately agreeing on a 16.19% increase after an estimated 4%

Charles Town Advocates for Historic Building Preservation

Charles Town Now voices concerns about historic buildings at Jefferson County Commission The Journal | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent meeting, Charles Town Now expressed concerns to the Jefferson County Commission regarding the preservation of historic buildings in Charles Town as the commission plans to repurpose

Local Leaders Discuss Economic Development in Kearneysville

Local Leaders Discuss Economic Development in Kearneysville

Local representatives discuss data centers and locality pay at 2025 Legislative Wrap-up The Journal | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up hosted by the Martinsburg-Berkeley County and Jefferson County chambers of commerce in Kearneysville, business owners engaged with local representatives, including Senators Barrett and