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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to Demolish Henkle Farm Structures

National Park announces plans to demolish five structures West Virginia Press Association | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The National Park Service has announced plans to demolish five deteriorating structures, known as the Henkle Farm House buildings, within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, effective January 21. These buildings, located

Harpers Ferry to Transform Landscape for Historic Battlefield

Harpers Ferry to Transform Landscape for Historic Battlefield

New Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Jack Walker Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is set to demolish five dilapidated structures originally built by Jacob Henkle to create a historically accurate battlefield landscape of the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry.

Harpers Ferry National Park to Demolish Historic Structures

Harpers Ferry National Park to Demolish Historic Structures

National Park announces plans to demolish five structures The Journal | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Toni Milbourne The National Park Service announced plans to demolish five deteriorating structures at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, starting January 21. Known as the Henkle Farm House buildings, these structures have posed a safety

Winter Weather Causes School Closures and Delays Across the Region

Closings and Delays For Friday, January 10 The Panhandle News Network | Friday, January 10, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 10, 2025, schools and community organizations in the region are responding to severe weather conditions. Jefferson County Schools are closed due to hazardous road conditions caused by drifting snow and

Harpers Ferry National Park to Remove Unsafe Structures

National Park Service to demolish five structures at Harpers Ferry Herald-Mail Media | Friday, January 10, 2025 By Herald-Mail Media The National Park Service will begin demolishing five deteriorating structures at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, including the Henkle Farm House buildings, starting January 21. This decision stems from safety concerns

Weather-Related School Closures in Berkeley and Jefferson

Closings and Delays for Thursday, January 09 The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 9, 2025, West Virginia schools including Berkeley, Jefferson, and Hampshire counties closed due to severe weather conditions, impacting local students and staff. Evening activities were canceled, and while the West

School Closures and Delays Impacting Martinsburg and Ranson on January 8

Closings and Delays for Wednesday January 8 The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 8, significant school closures and delays were reported across the region, affecting local institutions like Berkeley and Jefferson County Schools, both of which are closed for the day due to