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AARP Chapter 799 to Host Indoor Picnic Meeting in Charles Town

AARP Chapter 799 to meet in Charles Town July 10 The Journal | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Staff AARP Chapter 799 will convene for its monthly meeting at Asbury United Methodist Church in Charles Town on July 10 at 11 a.m. The gathering will feature the annual indoor picnic,

Kayla Launi Joins Chamber of Commerce in Community Role

Kayla Launi Joins Chamber of Commerce in Community Role

Kayla Launi takes on new role with Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce The Journal | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Kayla Launi has been appointed as the community liaison for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, as announced by The Journal. In her new role, she will focus on

Shepherdstown's Potomac Farms Nursery Closes After 41 Years

Shepherdstown's Potomac Farms Nursery Closes After 41 Years

Potomac Farms Nursery closes its doors after 41 years in business The Journal | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Potomac Farms Nursery & Greenhouses, a cornerstone of the Shepherdstown gardening community for 41 years, has closed as of June 27. Originally founded in 1984, the nursery was sold to

Matt Harvey Nominated as U.S. Attorney for Northern District

Matt Harvey Nominated as U.S. Attorney for Northern District

Harvey nominated for U.S. Attorney positions by President Trump The Journal | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Matt Harvey, the Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson County, has been nominated by President Trump to become the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. This nomination is a

Sam Michaels Park Hosts Independence Day Fireworks 'Take 2'

Sam Michaels Park Hosts Independence Day Fireworks 'Take 2'

Jefferson County sees ‘Take 2’ for second year The Journal | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After severe thunderstorms forced a postponement, the Independence Day fireworks show was successfully held at Sam Michaels Park on Sunday, drawing large crowds who enjoyed the rescheduled event dubbed 'Take 2'

Shepherdstown Rotary Club Welcomes New Member Samira Yazdanfar-Drennen

Shepherdstown Rotary Club Welcomes New Member Samira Yazdanfar-Drennen

Shepherdstown Rotary Club Welcomes New members The Journal | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Staff On June 24, the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown celebrated the induction of Samira Yazdanfar-Drennen as its newest member. With over 15 years of experience in architectural design, she specializes in sustainable building practices and is committed

Revolutionary War Encampment in Shepherdstown on July 19

Revolutionary War Encampment in Shepherdstown on July 19

Shepherdstown Revolutionary War reenactors' events set for July 19 The Journal | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Shepherdstown will host a Revolutionary War encampment on July 19 as part of the Bee Line March 250th Anniversary celebration. Taking place at Morgan's Grove Park