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Wellsburg Student Hosts 'Stride Against Cancer' Walk

West Virginia high school student inspired by late mother’s legacy hosting a walk for cancer awareness WTRF | Monday, July 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Lorelei Costlow, a senior at Brooke High School in Wellsburg, is organizing 'Stride Against Cancer,' a community walk on July 12 at the

Strong Towns Initiative Launched by Charles Town Residents

Strong Towns Initiative Launched by Charles Town Residents

Strong Towns of Jefferson County to encourage better communication between communities, leaders The Journal | Monday, July 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Local residents in Charles Town have joined forces to launch Strong Towns of Jefferson County, a grassroots initiative aimed at enhancing communication and community engagement among local towns and

Emergency Services Respond to Calls in Charles Town Area

Fire and EMS Logs for July 7 The Journal | Sunday, July 6, 2025 By Staff On July 7, the latest logs from local fire and EMS services reflect the ongoing commitment to community safety in areas like Charles Town and Ranson. The Journal provides an overview of incidents managed by

Ranson Hosts Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group

Support Groups for July 7 The Journal | Sunday, July 6, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter, is launching a monthly support group in Ranson, aimed at individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This group will meet at the

Transformative One Big Beautiful Bill Enhances Local Economy

Transformative One Big Beautiful Bill Enhances Local Economy

MOORE: 'One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for West Virginia' The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a transformative move for the region, Congressman Riley M. Moore highlights the One Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Trump, aimed at addressing long-standing issues faced by

The Disappearance of Ranson's Susan Capino: A Cold Case

The Disappearance of Ranson's Susan Capino: A Cold Case

Cold case: Whatever happened to Susan Capino? The Journal | Friday, July 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In 1997, the mysterious disappearance of 17-year-old Susan Capino from her home in Ranson shocked the local community. Four years later, her remains were discovered, yet the investigation has failed to produce a suspect

Local Police Activity Update for July 6 in Charles Town Area

Police Logs for July 6, 2025 The Journal | Friday, July 4, 2025 By Staff On July 6, 2025, The Journal reported on various police activity and law enforcement operations in the region, including incidents in towns such as Charles Town and Ranson. This update serves to keep the community informed