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Charles Town Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Local Woman

Charles Town Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Local Woman

El Salvadorian illegal sentenced in murder case The Journal | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent case that has garnered attention in Charles Town, David Antonio Calderon, an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, was indicted for the first-degree murder of 23-year-old Samantha Jane Dailey and for concealing

WVU Medicine Plastic Surgery in Shepherdstown: Debunking Myths

WVU Medicine Plastic Surgery in Shepherdstown: Debunking Myths

Medical professionals talk misconceptions surrounding the field of plastic surgery The Journal | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article from The Journal, Dr. Jack Gelman and physician assistant Sarah Cross, who lead the new WVU Medicine Plastic Surgery office in Shepherdstown, discuss the dual aspects of

Shepherdstown Experts Highlight Importance of Reconstructive Surgery

Shepherdstown Experts Highlight Importance of Reconstructive Surgery

Medical professionals talk misconceptions surrounding the field of plastic surgery The Journal | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article from The Journal, medical professionals Dr. Jack Gelman and Sarah Cross discuss the transformative impact of plastic surgery at their new WVU Medicine Plastic Surgery office in

Planning Commission Discusses Legal Actions Over Middleway Facility

Planning Commission Discusses Legal Actions Over Middleway Facility

Jefferson County Planning Commission enters executive session concerning Sidewinder lawsuit The Journal | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday evening, the Planning Commission convened in Charles Town to address the Circuit Court case against Sidewinder Enterprises LLC, concerning their proposed Mountain Pure water packaging facility at the former

Shepherdstown Community Recital on Aug. 24 by James Newsome

Around the Region - July 23, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Staff The Journal announces a free community recital featuring organist James Newsome from Trinity Episcopal Church, scheduled for August 24 at 2 p.m. in Shepherdstown. This event offers a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors

Harpers Ferry's Role in Historical Food Riots and Modern Activism

Harpers Ferry's Role in Historical Food Riots and Modern Activism

Food riots proved effective means of social control during challenging times The Journal | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In light of the current food insecurity exacerbated by recent SNAP cuts and high grocery prices, Jordan Lewis from the Appalachian Conservation Corps highlights the historical significance of food riots

Harpers Ferry's Stephen T. Mather Training Center to Close

Stephen T. Mather Training Center set to close training programs The Journal | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the National Park Service will close its training program at the Stephen T. Mather Training Center in Harpers Ferry, marking the end of over sixty years of