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Icy Roads Force School Cancellation in Charles Town Area

Jefferson County School System Offers Mea Culpa to Families After Roads were Slicker Than Predicted and Elementary school had to be called off The Panhandle News Network | Friday, December 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following unexpected icy road conditions, officials from Jefferson County Schools acknowledged their misjudgment in assessing the

Participate in Local Government Meetings Next Week

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 8, 2025 The Independent Observer | Friday, December 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents of the area are encouraged to participate in local government meetings scheduled for the week of December 8, 2025. The Independent Observer highlights these community gatherings, fostering civic engagement

Engage with Local Governance: Community Meetings in Charles Town

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 8, 2025 The Independent Observer | Friday, December 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Independent Observer informs residents about their opportunity to engage with local government by attending community meetings during the week of December 8, 2025. Individuals from towns like Charles Town

Shepherdstown Unveils 'Almost Heaven' Swing at Park Dedication

Shepherdstown Unveils 'Almost Heaven' Swing at Park Dedication

Rotary Club of Shepherdstown, W.Va. Tourism Department and other stakeholders officially present 'Almost Heaven' swing at James Rumsey Monument Park The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown recently unveiled the new 'Almost Heaven' swing at James

Local Leaders Address Winter Crisis for Homeless in Steubenville

“The reality is people are going to die”: Ohio leaders warn of crisis as 200 people sleep outside after shelter closure WTRF | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following the closure of the Urban Mission shelter in Steubenville on October 31, approximately 200 individuals are now facing the perilous

New Almost Heaven Swing Unveiled at Historic Rumsey Park

49th Almost Heaven Swing unveiled at James Rumsey Monument & Park The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Staff A crowd of about 100 gathered at James Rumsey Monument & Park as Miss West Virginia 2023, Karrington Childress, cut the ribbon for the new Almost Heaven Swing, designed to

Commissioner Majdi Shares Cancer Journey and Charity Plans

Commissioner Majdi Shares Cancer Journey and Charity Plans

Jefferson County Commission President Majdi opens up about his cancer journey, announces upcoming charity 5K with commissioner Keys The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Pasha Majdi, President of the Jefferson County Commission, recently opened up about his cancer journey after being declared cancer-free. He discussed