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Community Honors John Lewis' Legacy in Charles Town

Community Honors John Lewis' Legacy in Charles Town

Local leaders talk about Congressman John Lewis' legacy, coalition building and 'making good trouble' The Spirit of Jefferson | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 17, around 250 people gathered near the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town to honor the legacy of Civil Rights

Local Law Enforcement Reports: Police Logs for July 21

Police Logs for July 21 The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Staff On July 21, local law enforcement agencies reported incidents and activities crucial to maintaining safety and order in towns such as Charles Town and Ranson. The coverage, as published by The Journal, highlights various police logs that

Ranson Hosts Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group

Support Groups The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Staff The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter, is initiating a monthly support group for caregivers and families of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Taking place at 10 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month at the Jefferson

Community Workshop on West Washington Street Project in Charles Town

Public meeting scheduled for West Washington Street Project in Charles Town The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Division of Highways is organizing an informational public workshop on the proposed West Washington Street project, aimed at gathering community feedback in Charles Town. Scheduled for August 5

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

APUS donates thousands of historical items to local and military Institutions The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the American Public University System has donated over 7,500 historical items, including documents and artifacts from its recently closed Richard G. Trefry Library in Charles

Suspicious Activity Reported Near Tally Ho and Fox Glen

Police Logs for July 20, 2025 The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Staff In its latest police logs, The Journal details an incident involving a suspicious person reported late at night on Tally Ho Dr. near Fox Glen Dr. This occurrence is part of ongoing law enforcement activities in

Community Gathers to Discuss Washington Street Building Futures

Community Gathers to Discuss Washington Street Building Futures

Community weighs future of historical Washington Street buildings The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission hosted a public discussion at the new government complex in Charles Town regarding the future of historical buildings on Washington Street. Key figures in local governance and organizations, such