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Recent Property Transactions in Charles Town and Shepherdstown

Jefferson County Deed Transfers The Journal | Monday, December 8, 2025 By Staff In a recent update from The Journal, two significant property transactions were reported in the area. Duane L. Jensen, Jr. and Teresa J. Jensen sold a property to Drew Peterson for $400,000 in Charles Town Corp, while

Kara Keys Advocates for Public Input on Microgrid Legislation

Jefferson County Commissioner Hoping Public Will Help Guide Microgrid, Data Center Law implementation The Panhandle News Network | Monday, December 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent interview with The Panhandle News Network, Jefferson County Commissioner Kara Keys discussed the implications of House Bill 2014, which streamlines the approval process

Traffic Closures on River and Wheatland Roads Impacting Charles Town

Traffic Alerts Issued for Jefferson County Beginning Today The Panhandle News Network | Monday, December 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that the West Virginia Division of Highways has announced significant traffic disruptions starting December 8, 2025, in the region. River Road, spanning from mile point 0.

Weekly Events and Holiday Celebrations in Shepherdstown

Community Calendar The Journal | Sunday, December 7, 2025 By Staff The Journal's latest Community Calendar highlights a variety of events in Shepherdstown and surrounding areas. Weekly offerings include the drop-in STEM Club for children, social gatherings for seniors, craft groups, and art clubs at local venues like the

Santos Calderon Arrested in Charles Town for 1998 Child Assault

US Marshals in Jefferson County arrest El Salvadoran fugitive in 1998 child sexual assault case WV Metro News | Saturday, December 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested Santos Calderon, an El Salvadoran sought for a 1998 child sexual assault case

Captivision to Revitalize Mining Operations Near Ranson

Captivision to Revitalize Mining Operations Near Ranson

Captivision announces plans to buy Montana Tunnels Mining Inc. WV News | Saturday, December 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Captivision Inc., a Florida-based firm, is planning to acquire the long-inactive Montana Tunnels Mining Inc. along with its gold mine properties in the region. This move follows the mining company’s bankruptcy

Taskforce Launches Efforts to Boost Agritourism in Charles Town

Taskforce Launches Efforts to Boost Agritourism in Charles Town

Agri-Tourism Taskforce hosts its first meeting The Journal | Friday, December 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On December 3, a new Agri-Tourism Taskforce met informally in Charles Town, where community members, including Delegate Wayne Clark and industry professionals, discussed initiatives to enhance agritourism in the area. The taskforce aims to identify