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Harpers Ferry Firefighters Educate Students at C. W. Shipley

Harpers Ferry Firefighters Educate Students at C. W. Shipley

Friendship Fire Company reinforces fire safety at C. W. Shipley Elementary during Fire Prevention week The Journal | Friday, October 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Friday, Friendship Fire Company visited C. W. Shipley Elementary in Harpers Ferry to wrap up Fire Prevention Week with an engaging discussion about fire safety.

WVU Extension Opens New Office in Kearneysville

WVU Extension Opens New Office in Kearneysville

Jefferson County West Virginia University Extension invites community to visit new building The Journal | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday, the West Virginia University Extension welcomed locals to its new office at 67 Apple Harvest Lane in Kearneysville. This facility aims to enhance community outreach and education

Charles Town Native Gabby Gonzalez's Marine Corps Journey

Charles Town Native Gabby Gonzalez's Marine Corps Journey

Gabby Gonzalez builds unshakable determination through the Marines The Journal | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Gabby Gonzalez, originally from Mexico, joined the U.S. Marines in 2004, inspired by her father's service in the Mexican Marine Corps. Growing up in Charles Town, she faced skepticism about

Historic Resource Protection Amendment Discussed in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission discusses Text Amendment; health department appointment The Journal | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission, held in Charles Town, addressed the Historic Resource Protection Text Amendment, following a proposal from the Planning Commission. Chief County Planner Luke Seigfried discussed

Emergency Agency Director's Appeal Denied by Charles Town Commission

Emergency Agency Director's Appeal Denied by Charles Town Commission

Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency Director denied appeal at Commission meeting The Journal | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent meeting in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission denied an appeal from Emergency Services Agency Director Mike Sine, who was reprimanded for insubordination after failing to attend

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

Local Superintendents Address Education Legislation at Spring Mills

Local Superintendents Address Education Legislation at Spring Mills

School district superintendents discuss legislation at Stubblefield Institute panel The Journal | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On September 29, the Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications at Shepherd University hosted a panel discussion at Spring Mills High School with three local superintendents: Ryan Saxe from Berkeley County Schools,