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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

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