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Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is a historic town at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Known for its picturesque scenery and rich history, it was the site of John Brown's raid in 1859, which played a significant role in sparking the U.S. Civil War. Today, it's a popular destination for hiking, history tours, and river activities, drawing visitors to its well-preserved national historical park.

Hagerstown Lecture on Abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Hagerstown Lecture on Abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson

The abolitionist who backed John Brown is the focus of May 19 lecture Herald-Mail Media | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A lecture on abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson will be held on May 19 at the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown. Historian Richard Smith will discuss Higginson'

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Be prepared for flood conditions across the area The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following over two inches of rainfall, areas like Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown are experiencing road closures and flood warnings due to rising floodwaters in local rivers and creeks. The National Weather Service reports

Worship Services This Sunday Across Local Churches

Church Bulletins for May 16, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff The Journal provides details for various church services in the region on May 16, 2025, highlighting opportunities for worship across multiple denominations including the Arden United Methodist Church, the Global Methodist Church, and more in local

Significant Real Estate Transactions in Charles Town Area

Deed Transfers for May 16, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff On May 16, 2025, various real estate transactions were recorded, highlighting significant property deals across local communities such as Charles Town, Ranson, and Shepherdstown. Notable transactions included Lennar Corporation's sale of homes valued over

First Responders Gear Up for Flooding in Harpers Ferry Area

First responders brace for rising floodwaters along Potomac, Shenandoah rivers DC News Now | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway First responders in Harpers Ferry, and the surrounding area, are preparing for rising floodwaters along the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, as heavy rainfall has already caused significant flash flooding and

Major Drug Trafficking Sentences Handed Down in Martinsburg

Six More Sentenced in Eastern Panhandle Fentanyl Drug Trafficking Operation The Panhandle News Network | Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent sentencing in Martinsburg has implicated six individuals in a major drug trafficking operation affecting local communities like Ranson and Charles Town. Gary Brown, Jr., the main organizer

Harpers Ferry's Hill Top House Overlook Reopens to Visitors

Harpers Ferry's Hill Top House Overlook Reopens to Visitors

View to overlook at Hill Top Hotel site opened to public The Journal | Sunday, May 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This week, the owners of the Hill Top House Hotel in Harpers Ferry have temporarily opened a pathway to the iconic overlook, allowing visitors to enjoy views of the confluence