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Celebrating Civic Engagement in Charles Town: A Call for Good Trouble

Celebrating Civic Engagement in Charles Town: A Call for Good Trouble

LETTER: Good Trouble The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Staff In a heartfelt letter published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Kerstin Budlong reflects on her U.S. citizenship journey, which began on October 14, 1958, and her commitment to civic engagement. Inspired by John Lewis's

Local Police Activity Highlights for Charles Town and Ranson

Police Logs for July 27, 2025 The Journal | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Staff The Journal's police logs for July 27, 2025, provide an overview of law enforcement activities across various communities, including Charles Town and Ranson. The logs detail incidents and responses, reflecting the ongoing efforts of

County Commission's Sudden Dismissal of Development Authority Sparks Outrage

Jefferson County Commission — both wrong and rude The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Staff In a controversial move, the Jefferson County Commission terminated all members of the Development Authority during a meeting on July 8, citing inefficiency and a preference for a smaller board. This abrupt decision, which

Local Emergency Preparedness Tips for Charles Town and Ranson

Preparing For Disasters: Local Alerts & Training The Independent Observer | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Independent Observer highlights critical safety tips from the Jefferson County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for residents preparing for severe weather events. Emphasizing the importance of local alerts and training,

Confirmed Strangles Case Leads to Euthanization of Local Horse

Confirmed Strangles Case Leads to Euthanization of Local Horse

Strangles Case Confirmed in Jefferson County, West Virginia; One Horse Euthanized WV News | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Staff Veterinary officials confirm that a private horse in the area has been euthanized due to strangles, a contagious equine disease that spreads rapidly among horses. A second horse is suspected to

Local Mayors Discuss Community Updates at Chamber Meeting

Local Mayors Discuss Community Updates at Chamber Meeting

Chamber members hear from Jefferson’s municipal mayors The Journal | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in Harpers Ferry, the mayors from Charles Town, Ranson, and other municipalities updated attendees on local developments. Charles Town Mayor Michael George, who took

Charles Town Author Celebrates 'Evelyn Smythe' Publication

Charles Town Author Celebrates 'Evelyn Smythe' Publication

'Evelyn Smythe': Short story by Charles Town author published in Saturday Evening Post The Journal | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a poignant story featured in The Journal, Charles Town resident Robin Masnick shares her journey of resilience and creativity following a tragic motorcycle accident involving