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Rural Letter Carriers Commemorate Postal Service Milestone in Shepherdstown

National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association celebrates 250th anniversary of United States Postal Service The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff The National Rural Letter Carriers' Association celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service at the Shepherdstown Opera House. With roots in nearby Charles Town,

Shepherdstown Couple Marks 61 Years of Marriage

61st anniversary celebrated The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff Martha and Robert Rizzo, retired educators who spent their careers in local schools, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on July 18. Hailing from Shepherdstown, the couple has raised three children—Robert, Jeanna, and Karen Sue—highlighting their deep

Shepherdstown Open House on New High-Voltage Transmission Line

Electric Company To Share Details Of New Transmission Line The Independent Observer | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway First Energy is set to hold an open house in Shepherdstown on August 13, from 6 to 8 pm, to discuss details regarding a new high-voltage transmission line planned for construction

Local Police Activity Report: Insights from Charles Town and Harpers Ferry

Police Logs for Aug. 1 The Journal | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff The August 1 police logs from The Journal shed light on recent law enforcement activities in local towns such as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry, detailing various incidents handled by the police. This ongoing report serves as

Local Town Councils Oppose JCDA Board Restructuring

Local Town Councils Oppose JCDA Board Restructuring

Municipal leaders mixed on JCDA shakeup; Charles Town and Shepherdstown take most pointed stances against move by JCC The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent response to changes made by the county commission regarding the Jefferson County Development Authority, municipal leaders from towns

Local Distributors Sentenced in Major Drug Operation Impacting Charles Town

80th, 81st Defendants Sentenced in Federal Court for Eastern Panhandle Fentanyl/ Drug Trafficking Operation The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The Panhandle News Network reports on the recent sentencing of Darien Jacob Horton and Jennifer Nicole Barthlow for their involvement in a

Local Law Enforcement Activity Report for July 31, 2025

Police Log for July 31, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By Staff The Police Log for July 31, 2025, published by The Journal, details recent law enforcement activity and incidents reported in various towns such as Charles Town and Ranson. The report highlights community safety efforts, notable arrests,