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Charles Town Veteran Tim Paulin's Unexpected Journey to Service

Charles Town Veteran Tim Paulin's Unexpected Journey to Service

Set to become dentist, Paulin found his way to U.S. Marine Corps instead The Journal | Sunday, June 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tim Paulin, originally intending to pursue a career in dentistry, instead found his calling in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served with dedication and honor.

Shepherdstown Family Land Conserved by Local Trust

Shepherdstown property protected through Land Trust of the Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Eric Jones The Land Trust of the Eastern Panhandle has secured a permanent conservation easement on 31 acres of family-owned property near Shepherdstown, emphasizing the importance of preserving natural habitats for wildlife and

Shepherdstown Film Society Spring 2025 Film Lineup Announced

Shepherdstown Film Society Spring 2025 Film Lineup Announced

Shepherdstown Film Society announces spring 2025 lineup The Journal | Tuesday, January 28, 2025 By Eric Jones The Shepherdstown Film Society, an initiative connected to local community interests, will launch its spring 2025 film season at the Shepherdstown Opera House on February 7. The season features four diverse films, starting with

Harpers Ferry Author Unearths Civil War Letters for New Book

Harpers Ferry Author Unearths Civil War Letters for New Book

'Remember me:' Author compiles relative's Civil War letters for book The Journal | Friday, January 10, 2025 By Eric Jones In a revealing exploration of his family’s legacy, Benjamin Buckley uncovers Civil War letters from his great-great uncle H.C. Kendrick, who was killed at Gettysburg.

Harpers Ferry's Historic John Brown Wax Museum Closes After 61 Years

Harpers Ferry's Historic John Brown Wax Museum Closes After 61 Years

No. 7: John Brown Wax Museum closes after 61 years in Harpers Ferry The Journal | Monday, December 30, 2024 By Eric Jones The John Brown Wax Museum, a notable fixture in Harpers Ferry for over six decades, closed its doors on July 1 after 61 years of operation. Owned by

Harpers Ferry Author Chronicles Life Aboard Cold War Submarines

Harpers Ferry Author Chronicles Life Aboard Cold War Submarines

Local author publishes book about time on submarines during Cold War The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Eric Jones Harpers Ferry native Henry Rausch has released a memoir titled 'Submerged: Life on a Fast Attack Submarine in the Last Days of the Cold War,' detailing his unique

Top Christmas Shopping Streets in West Virginia: German and Fairfax Streets Recognized Nationally

Top Christmas Shopping Streets in West Virginia: German and Fairfax Streets Recognized Nationally

Two local streets on list of country's top spots for Christmas shopping The Journal | Saturday, December 14, 2024 By Eric Jones The Journal reports that two streets in West Virginia, German Street in Shepherdstown and Fairfax Street in Berkeley Springs, have been recognized among the top 150 main