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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Dance at Inwood’s Heritage Hall

New Year's Dinner and Dance The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Staff Middleway Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a New Year's Eve dance at Heritage Hall in Inwood on December 31, featuring dinner, dancing, and local entertainment by Wild Country and DJ Neil from In

Harpers Ferry High School Alumni Celebrate Achievements

Harpers Ferry High School Alumni Celebrate Achievements

Harpers Ferry High Alumni honor three at annual dinner The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Staff During the 75th annual dinner and dance held at the Charles Town Moose Lodge, the Harpers Ferry High School Alumni Association honored three individuals and awarded $11,750 in scholarships to 42 deserving

Kris Warner Honors Shepherd University for Century of Service

Kris Warner Honors Shepherd University for Century of Service

Secretary of State Kris Warner Presents Centurion Award to Shepherd University The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Staff On November 19, West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner awarded Shepherd University a Centurion Award, celebrating its century-long commitment to education and community service. The presentation underscored the university'

Discover Unique Handmade Gifts at Jimi's Art Explosion in Shepherdstown

Discover Unique Handmade Gifts at Jimi's Art Explosion in Shepherdstown

Jimi's Art Explosion features art, wares of local small businesses The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Jimi Foltz has launched Jimi's Art Explosion in Shepherdstown, offering a treasure trove of handmade gifts from nine local businesses. Shoppers can find distinct items from artisans

Harpers Ferry Park Funding Ensures Fall Tourism Success

Harpers Ferry Park Funding Ensures Fall Tourism Success

Federal Government Shutdown The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article by The Journal, the conclusion of the month-long federal government shutdown is celebrated, particularly for its positive impact on local tourism. The decision by Governor Morrisey and the West Virginia legislature to fund Harpers

Farewell to Mrs. Claus: Shepherdstown Celebrates Christmas Tradition

Farewell to Mrs. Claus: Shepherdstown Celebrates Christmas Tradition

Mrs. Claus named 'The Heart of Shepherdstown' at Christmas kickoff event The Journal | Monday, December 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the kickoff of Christmas in Shepherdstown, Mrs. Claus, portrayed by Judy Shepherd, bid farewell after 35 years of organizing festive events that have become a cherished tradition

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Holiday Classics

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Holiday Classics

The Old Opera House celebrates Christmas with two big holiday shows The Journal | Monday, December 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Old Opera House in Charles Town is ushering in the Christmas season with performances of 'A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley' and 'The Nutcracker.' Directed