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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.

Upcoming Events: Color Run, Winter Festival, and Art Classes

Around the Region - January 23, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on several exciting upcoming events in the area, including the Color Run at Sam Michaels Park in Harpers Ferry on April 27, which aims to prevent youth suicide, and the Winter Wellness

Local Students Shine on Dean’s Lists from Two Universities

Local students named to college deans lists The Journal | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that several local students have earned academic honors for the Fall 2024 semester. Shenandoah University recognized 1,131 students for making the Dean's List, including multiple residents from towns such

Harpers Ferry Fire Claims Life of Local Resident

Investigation underway after fatal fire near Harpers Ferry WV Metro News | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 By Jeff Jenkins A tragic fire in Harpers Ferry claimed the life of a 73-year-old man early Sunday morning, with the local Fire Marshal’s Office investigating the incident. This follows another deadly blaze in

Lewisburg and Harpers Ferry Shine in Mountain Town Rankings

5 West Virginia towns make list of best mountain getaways WBOY 12 News | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 By Sam Gorski According to WBOY 12 News, five West Virginia towns were recognized among the top 100 'Best Mountain Towns in America' by WeGoDating.com, which ranked locations based on

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

Shepherdstown Welcomes Gino Sisco as New Town Administrator

Shepherdstown Welcomes Gino Sisco as New Town Administrator

Corporation of Shepherdstown to welcome new town administrator The Journal | Monday, January 20, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston On January 27, the Corporation of Shepherdstown will welcome Gino Sisco as its new town administrator after a six-month nationwide search. Sisco, a Shepherd University alumnus with extensive experience in public policy and