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Maple Manufacturing Relocates to Yorkville, Boosting Job Growth

Manufacturing plant moving from West Virginia to Ohio, creating new jobs WTRF | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Maple Manufacturing has announced its relocation from Weirton, West Virginia to Yorkville, Ohio, in partnership with JobsOhio and Ohio Southeast Economic Development. The move is expected to create 35 new jobs

Harpers Ferry's River Riders Gears Up for a Thriving Summer

Harpers Ferry's River Riders Gears Up for a Thriving Summer

River Riders ready to welcome summer guests and build upon fast start to spring, overwhelmingly successful winter The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As summer approaches, River Riders in Harpers Ferry is excited to welcome visitors and build on a successful winter and strong spring

Martinsburg Artist Denny Clarke Receives Award for Watercolors

Martinsburg Artist Denny Clarke Receives Award for Watercolors

87-year-old local artist wins award for excellence at West Virginia Watercolor Society juried exhibition The Journal | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At 87, Dennis 'Denny' Clarke, a Martinsburg artist, recently earned an award for excellence at the 2025 West Virginia Watercolor Society Aqueous National Juried Exhibition

Local Leaders Unite to Combat Opioid Crisis in the Panhandle

West Virginia First Foundation Announces Regional Expert Panel Members for Region 2 The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that the West Virginia First Foundation has formed its inaugural Regional Expert Panel for Region 2, which includes local leaders from various

Tours of Charles Town's New Government and Judicial Complex

Tours of Charles Town's New Government and Judicial Complex

Inside the new Jefferson County Government and Judicial Complex The Journal | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday, tours were held for employees and media at the new Government and Judicial Complex in Charles Town. Led by Administrator Edwina Benites, the tour showcased the layout of various departments

Shepherdstown and Charles Town Host Exciting Summer Events

Around the Region - June 18, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Shepherd University in Shepherdstown is hosting free Healthcare Career Exploration Summer Workshops for high school students this summer. These hands-on workshops, part of a growing initiative to spark interest in health-related

Local Police Activity Report for Charles Town and Harpers Ferry

Police Logs for June 18, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 By Staff The Journal delivers police logs from June 18, 2025, providing essential insights into law enforcement activities across notable areas like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. This overview includes details of incidents that occurred, contributing to community