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Middleway Preservationists Rally Against Proposed Bottling Plant

Middleway Preservationists Rally Against Proposed Bottling Plant

Preservationists Declare Historic Middleway ‘Endangered’ By Proposed Bottling Plant West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Jack Walker The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has classified Middleway as 'endangered' due to concerns over a proposed Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility that threatens the village's

Apple Growers in Martinsburg Connect with Vital Resources

Apple Growers in Martinsburg Connect with Vital Resources

Martinsburg Forum Connects Region’s Farmers With State, Federal Aid West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, January 16, 2025 By Jack Walker A recent forum held at Orr’s Farm Market in Martinsburg, highlighted the urgent need for farmers in the region, including those from surrounding localities, to access federal and

Shepherdstown's Historic Old Market House Transformed Into Welcome Center

Shepherdstown's Historic Old Market House Transformed Into Welcome Center

Iconic 19th Century Building Gets New Life As Shepherdstown Welcome Center West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, January 14, 2025 By Jack Walker The historic Old Market House in Shepherdstown, built in 1800, has been transformed into a Welcome Center following the closure of the local library. Celebrated for its rich

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.

Charles Town Utilities Board Rescinds Water Plant Agreement

Charles Town Utilities Board Rescinds Water Plant Agreement

Charles Town Utilities Board Votes To Rescind Bottling Plant Agreement West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, January 10, 2025 By Jack Walker The Charles Town Utilities Board has unanimously voted to rescind an agreement for a water bottling plant by Sidewinder Enterprises near Middleway. The decision comes after local residents raised

Shepherdstown Residents Create Vision Boards for 2025 Goals

Shepherdstown Residents Create Vision Boards for 2025 Goals

Vision Board Collages Helps Crafters Visualize Goals For New Year West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Jack Walker In a creative workshop at Shepherdstown Public Library, local residents crafted vision boards to visualize their goals for 2025. Led by Carol Richmond, an adjunct professor, participants used magazines

Local Leaders Overturn Minors Ban on Drag Shows and Events

Local Leaders Overturn Minors Ban on Drag Shows and Events

Jefferson County Repeals Ban On Minors At ‘Adult’ Performances West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Jack Walker In a significant local development, the Jefferson County Commission has overturned an ordinance that prohibited minors from attending adult performances, including drag shows, just a year and a half after