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Blue Ridge CTC Launches Free Online Tourism Training in Charles Town

Blue Ridge CTC Launches Free Online Tourism Training in Charles Town

Blue Ridge CTC showcases free tourism training program The Journal | Monday, September 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce meeting in Charles Town, staff from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College showcased their new Tourism Works Online Training Program. Dr. Peter Checkovich emphasized the

Commission Debates Streamlining Economic Development in Charles Town

Commission Debates Streamlining Economic Development in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission says no to Economic Enhancement Irdinance Update The Journal | Friday, September 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission addressed proposed updates to the Economic Enhancement Ordinance that would eliminate the requirement for commercial development projects to submit concept plans. Commissioner Steve

Concerns Rise Over Hiring Freeze at Local Emergency Services

Concerns Rise Over Hiring Freeze at Local Emergency Services

Union raises alarm over hiring freeze, possible cuts at Jefferson County Emergency Services The Journal | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 5351 has raised concerns regarding a hiring freeze at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency, which could lead to decreased

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Shepherdstown Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo Experience

Local farm finding 'spicy' way to connect with public The Journal | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Golden Rule Farm in Shepherdstown, run by the Ware family, is engaging the community with a new petting zoo featuring goats and piglets. This initiative combines their farming background with

Shepherdstown Health Fair Offers Free Wellness Screenings

WVU Medicine, Asbury United Methodist Church host wellness screening The Journal | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Staff Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown will host a community health fair on October 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring wellness screenings provided by WVU Medicine from 8 to

Local Candidates Stress Importance of Every Vote in Ranson

Local Candidates Stress Importance of Every Vote in Ranson

Political candidates talk power of a single vote The Journal | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent discussion organized by Our Future West Virginia at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education, local candidates emphasized the critical importance of individual voting power. Former Delegate

Celebrating New Additions to Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry Families

Cribsides for Sept. 17 The Journal | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Staff In a delightful announcement featured by The Journal, Kamren and Jaiquan Parker from Shepherdstown welcomed their son, Kai Maurice Parker, at Berkeley Medical Center on July 7, 2025. Weighing 6 pounds and 15 ounces, with a length of