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Middleway Fire Company Hosts Fundraiser for Independence Day

Around the Region - May 2 The Journal | Friday, May 2, 2025 By Staff In this edition of The Journal, local events are highlighted including a cash bingo fundraiser at Middleway Fire Company on May 4, benefiting the Independence Day celebration at Sam Michaels Park. Additionally, Camp Frame will host

Capitol Hill Highlights: Impact on Charles Town and Beyond

Capitol Hill Highlights: Impact on Charles Town and Beyond

First 100 Days: Capito, Justice, Moore reflect on new roles on Capitol Hill The Journal | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the wake of President Trump's second term's first 100 days, Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with Representative Riley Moore, reflect

Impacts of HB 2014 on Data Centers in Local Communities

Data centers in Jefferson County? The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Staff In a recent article published by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, former West Virginia House member John Doyle critiques the implications of a new 'microgrid' bill (HB 2014) championed by Governor Morrisey, which he believes undermines

Park Day in Shepherdstown: Community Unites for Battlefield Cleanup

Shepherdstown Battlefield clean up, lecture shared at 29th annual Park Day The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Staff The 29th annual Park Day at Shepherdstown Battlefield saw around 20 volunteers, led by AmeriCorps member Elizabeth Nicholson, participate in a cleanup effort amid challenging weather. This effort, rooted in

Shepherdstown Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Spring Wildfires

Residents encouraged to adopt wildfire preparedness strategies during spring fire season The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Staff As spring fire season approaches, local residents are urged by the Jefferson County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to adopt wildfire preparedness strategies. With the vulnerable period lasting

Historic House and Garden Tour Enlivens Charles Town

‘Hidden gems’: Crowds come out to view historic homes on 67th annual House and Garden Tour The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the 67th annual House and Garden Tour that drew hundreds of attendees from Charles Town, Martinsburg, and surrounding areas. This

Local AmeriCorps Cuts Affect Community Services in Ranson

AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County The Independent Observer | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Recent funding cuts to AmeriCorps programs have resulted in the loss of 300 to 400 community service jobs in the area, affecting local organizations and initiatives in towns like Charles Town and Ranson. This