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Local Utilities Work to Restore Power as Snow Approaches

Crews work to restore power ahead of forecasted snow in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio WOWK 13 News | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Jessica Patterson In response to heavy storms and impending snow, communities across the Tri-State, including towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry, are grappling with power outages

Shepherdstown Land Trust Conserves 31 Acres for Future Generations

Shepherdstown Land Trust Conserves 31 Acres for Future Generations

Land Trust of the Eastern Panhandle secures easement near Shepherdstown, W.Va. Herald-Mail Media | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Herald-Mail Media The Land Trust of the Eastern Panhandle has secured a permanent conservation easement on 31 acres near Shepherdstown, donated by Keith Janssen. This land, which has been in the

Community Rallies in Jefferson County to Support Flood Victims

Let's take care of each other The Journal | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Toni Milbourne In light of devastating floods affecting communities in southwestern West Virginia, residents are once again coming together to provide support and aid. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has mobilized to assist

Sheriff Hansen Sends Support from Charles Town to Flood-Affected Area

Local deputies travel to assist in McDowell County The Journal | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Toni Milbourne In response to devastating floods impacting neighboring McDowell County, Sheriff Tom Hansen has dispatched six deputies from Jefferson County to assist with relief efforts. During a press conference, Gov. Patrick Morrisey reported multiple

Summit Point Tragedy: Woman Killed, Husband Arrested for Murder

Summit Point Woman Killed While on Phone with Dispatch; Husband Arrested WV Metro News | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik In a tragic domestic violence incident in Summit Point, a 50-year-old woman named Tanya Lyons was killed by her 71-year-old husband, John Lyons, during a 911 call reporting a

Summit Point Domestic Incident Leads to Murder Charge

Summit Point Woman Killed While on Phone with Dispatch; Husband Arrested The Panhandle News Network | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek A tragic domestic incident occurred in Summit Point as 50-year-old Tanya Lyons was killed by her husband, John Lyons, during a 911 call concerning a domestic disturbance. The

Harpers Ferry Schools Closed as Storms Cause Widespread Outages

Weekend storms leave thousands without power across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio WOWK 13 News | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Jessica Patterson Severe storms and flooding over the weekend have left many residents in the Tri-State area, including those in Jefferson County, without power and led to significant disruptions. While