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Harpers Ferry Band Mission Road Tops Indie Charts with Single

Harpers Ferry Band Mission Road Tops Indie Charts with Single

Mission Road hits national charts with new song The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Mission Road, a rising country band from Harpers Ferry, has gained recognition on the indie charts with their new song 'Take My Hand.' The group, consisting of Elliot Simon, Christina Alexander,

Grants Awarded to Schools and Nonprofits for Creative Projects in Ranson and Charles Town

Area schools and nonprofits awarded grants for unique projects The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Staff This fall, six schools from the Eastern Panhandle, including those in Charles Town and Ranson, along with 13 nonprofits in the area, were awarded a total of over $99,900 in grants from

Concerns Over Rising Auto Insurance Rates in Charles Town

Journal Junction for September 24, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Staff In a recent article from The Journal, concerns were raised about high auto insurance rates in Charles Town despite the region's lower property taxes and home prices. Residents noted that though the area'

Indictments Revealed in Charles Town: First-Degree Murder Case

Indictments Revealed in Charles Town: First-Degree Murder Case

Jefferson County Grand Jury hands down indictments The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A grand jury in Charles Town released indictments for 24 individuals, including John Alan Lyons, 72, who faces first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Tanya Lyons on February 19. Prosecuting Attorney Matt

Harpers Ferry Town Council Addresses PFAS Concerns in Water

Harpers Ferry Town Council Addresses PFAS Concerns in Water

Community meetings on PFAS action plans scheduled The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article by The Journal, the Harpers Ferry Town Council stresses the importance of addressing resident concerns regarding PFAS in drinking water. The Town Council member invites local residents from towns like

Cat Rescue Operation in Breckenridge Subdivision

Cat Rescue Operation in Breckenridge Subdivision

Animal Control rescues 52 cats in Jefferson County cruelty case The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant rescue operation, Jefferson County Animal Control saved 52 cats and found 18 deceased animals at a home in the Breckenridge subdivision near Charles Town, marking the largest cat

Commission Addresses Fire Service Challenges in Charles Town

Commission Addresses Fire Service Challenges in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission considers the future of fire service throughout the county The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the Jefferson County Commission held a special meeting to address concerns from the Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 5351 about hiring restrictions in Emergency Services.