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Emergency Response Calls in Ranson and Harpers Ferry

Fire and EMS Log for April 6, 2025 The Journal | Friday, April 4, 2025 By Staff On April 6, 2025, The Journal reported a series of emergency incidents handled by local fire and EMS teams, including responses to breathing problems on York Rd. and N. Mildred St., alongside a cardiac

Debate in Charles Town Over House Bill 2014's Local Impact

Debate in Charles Town Over House Bill 2014's Local Impact

Tense discussion breaks out within JCC concerning House Bill 2014's impacts on counties The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting in Charles Town, significant tension arose among the Jefferson County Commission over House Bill 2014, also known as the Power

Wade Louthan and Others Reappointed to Planning Commission in Charles Town

Wade Louthan and Others Reappointed to Planning Commission in Charles Town

County Commission appoints three incumbents to another term on the Planning Commission The Journal | Friday, April 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission appointed incumbents Wade Louthan, Daniel Hayes, and J. Ware to another three-year term on the Planning Commission. Louthan, an engaged member

Rotary Clubs Bring Books and Reading to Local 1st Graders

Rotary Clubs Bring Books and Reading to Local 1st Graders

Rotarians read to Jefferson Co. 1st graders The Journal | Friday, April 4, 2025 By Staff During the week of March 24, volunteers from the Charles Town and Shepherdstown Rotary clubs provided a reading program for 1st graders across four elementary schools in the area. Members read to students at Blue

New Bus Routes Connect Hedgesville and Spring Mills by 2026

New Bus Routes Connect Hedgesville and Spring Mills by 2026

Hedgesville, Spring Mills to receive EPTA service starting 2026 The Journal | Friday, April 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the Eastern Panhandle Transit Association's proposal to introduce new bus routes connecting Hedgesville and Spring Mills by 2026. The planned routes will link to a new

Stream Cleanup Initiative Funded to Protect Irondale and Dillonvale

Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District receives $20,000 from county commission for stream debris removal program WTRF | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, Jefferson County Commissioners approved a $20,000 grant for the Stream Debris Removal Program, administered by Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation.

Charles Town Museum Celebrates 60 Years with Washington Exhibit

New exhibit at Jefferson County Museum revisits regional role of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson DC News Now | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Museum in Charles Town is preparing to launch a special exhibit showcasing artifacts related to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, focusing on