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Recent Police Activities in Charles Town and Surrounding Areas

Police Logs for August 11, 2025 The Journal | Sunday, August 10, 2025 By Staff The Journal provides an update on police activity in the region as of August 11, 2025. This report highlights incidents in local towns such as Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Ranson, showcasing the ongoing efforts of

Local Residents Mobilize Against New Transmission Line Project

Residents in Jefferson County rise in opposition of the MARL transmission line proposal WV Metro News | Sunday, August 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a rising opposition to the proposed 500,000-volt transmission line passing through the Eastern Panhandle, local residents, led by property owner Mary Gee, express concerns over

Kearneysville Welcomes Little Treehouse Play Studio

Kearneysville Welcomes Little Treehouse Play Studio

Little Treehouse Play Studio opens in Kearneysville The Journal | Sunday, August 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Little Treehouse Play Studio has opened in Kearneysville, providing a unique indoor play space for kids of all ages to explore and create. Founded by sisters-in-law Corinne Anazgo and Stefany Anazgo-Bradley, the studio features

Leadership Jefferson Class Assembles 700 First Aid Kits in Charles Town

Leadership Jefferson Class Assembles 700 First Aid Kits in Charles Town

Leadership Jefferson volunteers prepare over 700 first aid kits for local schools The Journal | Sunday, August 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, volunteers from this year's Leadership Jefferson class gathered in Charles Town to assemble over 700 emergency response kits for local schools. Inspired by teacher of

Family Returns to Shepherdstown, Revives Historic Pump House

Return from Brooklyn leads Jefferson County natives to 1790s Pump House The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Staff Emma and Brian Wenner have embraced their roots by purchasing the historic Pump House in Shepherdstown, returning to the local community from Brooklyn with their three children. The family values

New Voices Appointed to Charles Town’s Development Authority

New Voices Appointed to Charles Town’s Development Authority

Jefferson County Commission appoints new members to the Development Authority The Journal | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that after previously dismantling the board, the Jefferson County Commission appointed several new members to the Jefferson County Development Authority. Among those appointed are local residents from Charles

Local Law Enforcement Updates: Police Logs from Charles Town

Police Logs for Aug. 8 The Journal | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The latest police logs published by The Journal outline recent law enforcement activities and incidents occurring throughout the region, including notable events in towns like Charles Town and Ranson. The logs provide insight into community safety