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Girl Scouts Launch Sammy the Seed Library in Charles Town

Girl Scouts Launch Sammy the Seed Library in Charles Town

Girl Scouts help grow a better community with Sammy the Seed Library The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent meeting of the Charles Town Rotary Club featured Girl Scouts from Troop 15125, who introduced the Sammy the Seed Library, an innovative project aimed at promoting gardening

Berkeley Medical Center Staff Enjoy Joyful Hug-a-Joey Day

Berkeley Medical Center Staff Enjoy Joyful Hug-a-Joey Day

Kangaroo cuddles bring smiles to hospital workers during Hug-a-Joey Day The Journal | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a heartwarming gesture, Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center celebrated Hug-a-Joey Day by inviting baby kangaroos to visit their staff, offering a joyful break from their demanding roles in

Exciting Summer Performances and Camps at Charles Town's Old Opera House

Exciting Summer Performances and Camps at Charles Town's Old Opera House

The Old Opera House prepares for an excited summer of performances The Journal | Tuesday, June 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the Old Opera House in Charles Town is gearing up for an exciting summer filled with performances, including the 'Sleeping Beauty Ballet' and '

Celebrating New Beginnings: Charles Town's Adult Education Graduates

Celebrating New Beginnings: Charles Town's Adult Education Graduates

Jefferson County Schools Adult Education graduates celebrate a new beginning The Journal | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Last Friday, the graduates of the Adult Education program in Charles Town celebrated their achievements as over 30 students completed their high school education. Among them was JoAnn Washington, a retired

Local Leaders Appointed to Water Advisory Committee in Charles Town

Local Leaders Appointed to Water Advisory Committee in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission appointed members to the new Water Advisory Committee The Journal | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission appointed members to the newly formed Water Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from local entities such as the Health Department and the

Community Voices Concerns as Charles Town Moves Forward with Bond Ordinance

Community Voices Concerns as Charles Town Moves Forward with Bond Ordinance

Jefferson County Building Commission discusses concerns about bond ordinance The Journal | Monday, June 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent public hearing hosted by the Jefferson County Building Commission in Charles Town, community members expressed mixed feelings about a proposed $16 million bond ordinance aimed at funding a new

Charles Town Family Honors WWII Veteran in Normandy

Charles Town Family Honors WWII Veteran in Normandy

Family stands where their father once served in Normandy 80 years later The Journal | Saturday, May 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a touching tribute to World War II veteran John Rutherford, family members from Charles Town traveled to Normandy, France, to honor his legacy during the 80th anniversary of