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Shepherdstown Leaders Urge Reinstatement of Municipal Voices

Shepherdstown Leaders Urge Reinstatement of Municipal Voices

An open letter to the Jefferson County Commission The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Staff In a recent open letter published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the elected leadership of Shepherdstown expressed their alarm over the Jefferson County Commission’s unilateral decision to alter the Jefferson County

Local Law Enforcement Updates for Charles Town and Harpers Ferry

Police Logs for July 30, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Staff The Journal's piece on local law enforcement for July 30, 2025, details recent police activities and incidents within the communities such as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. The report highlights notable events and enforcement

New Government and Judicial Complex Opens in Charles Town

New Government and Judicial Complex Opens in Charles Town

Jefferson County celebrates milestone with opening of new Government and Judicial Complex The Journal | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant community event, the staff of the Jefferson County Commission welcomed residents to celebrate the opening of a new Government and Judicial Complex in Charles Town. Located

Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Enlivens Local Towns

Grammy-winner Domenic Salerni will perform his original score to the 1911 Italian silent film of Dante’s Inferno Frederick News Post | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival will celebrate its fifth season from August 2 to 17 with 14 concerts and various educational events

Shepherdstown Celebrates 250 Years of USPS and RFD Impact

Shepherdstown Celebrates 250 Years of USPS and RFD Impact

National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association celebrates 250th anniversary of United States Postal Service The Journal | Monday, July 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) celebrated the 250th anniversary of the USPS in Shepherdstown with events emphasizing the historical significance of Rural Free Delivery (RFD), which

Population Surge in Charles Town Spreads to Broader Region

Growth of DC metro area spills over to Jefferson County DC News Now | Monday, July 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As growth in the D.C. metro area prompts suburban residents to move to nearby West Virginia, Charles Town and surrounding areas face both opportunities and challenges. The population has

New Administration & Judicial Center Opens in Charles Town Area

County Commission Holds Ribbon Cutting At New Government Buildings The Independent Observer | Sunday, July 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County commission celebrated the opening of the new Administration & Judicial Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This event marks a significant development for local governance, enhancing the facilities