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Restoration of Harpers Ferry's Historic First Zion Church

Restoration of Harpers Ferry's Historic First Zion Church

The Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation continues restoration of the First Zion Church The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Ainsley Hall The Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation is restoring the First Zion Church in Harpers Ferry, an important site for the local Black community, which flourished alongside nearby Storer

Middleway District's Jane Tabb Departs Jefferson County Commission

Tabb completes her final term on the Jefferson County Commission The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Ainsley Hall Jane Tabb concluded her tenure as a commissioner representing the Middleway District, highlighted by her election in 2001, a significant milestone as the first woman to hold the position in the

Harpers Ferry Middle School Celebrates Global Holidays

Harpers Ferry Middle School Celebrates Global Holidays

Harpers Ferry Middle School teaches students about holidays around the world The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Ainsley Hall At Harpers Ferry Middle School, students engaged in a unique educational project using Christmas passports to explore various global holidays such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah. Assistant Principal Erin Maranda

Commission Votes to Repeal Controversial Obscenity Ordinance

Commission Votes to Repeal Controversial Obscenity Ordinance

Jefferson County Commission votes to repeal obscenity ordinance The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission voted to repeal a controversial obscenity ordinance originally proposed to restrict minors from attending adult performances. Commissioner Jane Tabb led the push for repeal, citing

Local 4-H Team Earns Spot in World Championship

Local 4-H Team Earns Spot in World Championship

Berkeley County 4-H FLL team earns initiation to the World Championship The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Ainsley Hall The Berkeley County 4-H FIRST LEGO League team, distinctly from the area, has made history by securing a spot at the World Championship after winning first place at the West

Charles Town's Sensory Santa Event Brings Joy to Families

Charles Town's Sensory Santa Event Brings Joy to Families

Jefferson County Schools continues its Sensory Santa tradition The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In Charles Town, Jefferson County Schools is continuing its beloved Sensory Santa tradition, providing a safe and comforting space for special needs families to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch. Hosted at

Charles Town Hearing on Water Bottling Facility Delayed

Charles Town Hearing on Water Bottling Facility Delayed

Hammer grants injunction to postpone a public hearing concerning the water bottling facility The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In Charles Town, the Planning Commission's hearing on the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility has been postponed from December 17 to February 11, following Judge David