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Harpers Ferry and Local Parks See Record Visitors Amid Budget Cuts

Harpers Ferry and Local Parks See Record Visitors Amid Budget Cuts

National Park Visits Hit Record High as Federal Budget Cuts Strain Resources WV News | Friday, March 7, 2025 By Staff In 2024, national parks across the U.S. welcomed over 332 million visitors, a record high driven by increasing interest in exploring natural and historical sites. This surge translates to

Martinsburg Residents Unite Against Trump Administration Policies

Martinsburg Residents Unite Against Trump Administration Policies

Dozens protest in front of local offices of Rep. Moore, Sen. Capito The Journal | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Tom Markland On a chilly Thursday morning, dozens of local residents gathered to protest against policies of the Trump administration outside the offices of Rep. Riley Moore in Martinsburg and Sen.

Harpers Ferry Sees Record Park Visitation Amid Funding Cuts

Harpers Ferry Sees Record Park Visitation Amid Funding Cuts

As W.Va. National Parks Lose Funding, 2024 Data Shows Record-High Turnout West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Jack Walker Despite federal funding cuts impacting operations at national parks, visitation surged in 2024, with more than 2.58 million outdoor enthusiasts visiting sites like Harpers Ferry and

Protests Erupt in Harpers Ferry Over Federal Job Cuts

Protests Erupt in Harpers Ferry Over Federal Job Cuts

Federal cuts hit Harpers Ferry The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 By Andrew Spellman In a striking protest at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on March 1, 2025, locals gathered to voice their outrage over the abrupt termination of NPS employees, including one woman who received her firing

Harpers Ferry's Crucial Staffing Cuts Threaten Local Heritage

Concerned for HFNHP The Journal | Saturday, March 1, 2025 By Catherine Baldau The Journal highlights the urgent staffing cuts at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (HFNHP), a vital resource for local towns like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, where tourism significantly impacts economic health. The Harpers Ferry Park Association has

Local Schools and Services Closed on January 21st, 2025

Closings and Cancellations for Tuesday, January 21 The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 21, 2025, significant closures are announced across various educational institutions and community services in the region, as detailed by The Panhandle News Network. All schools in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan

Local Schools and Universities Honor Dr. King on January 20

Closings and Delays for Monday, January 20, 2025 The Panhandle News Network | Monday, January 20, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 20, 2025, schools across the region are closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, affecting numerous districts including Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. Specifically, Jefferson County