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Shepherdstown Hosts 'A Swift Night Out' for Bird Lovers

Shepherdstown Hosts 'A Swift Night Out' for Bird Lovers

PVAS hosts ‘A Swift Night Out’ The Journal | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Staff The Potomac Valley Audubon Society invites local residents to celebrate Chimney Swifts at 'A Swift Night Out' on August 1st from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants will gather at the Chimney Swift Tower

SHEPHERDSTOWN: DAR Chapter Plans for Future Community Engagement

SHEPHERDSTOWN: DAR Chapter Plans for Future Community Engagement

DAR Pack Horse Ford new board plans for the future The Journal | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Staff On July 10, 2025, the Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, led by Regent Susan Benson, convened to outline their strategic plans for the forthcoming

Shepherdstown's Teen Art Atelier Nurtures Young Artists

Shepherdstown's Teen Art Atelier Nurtures Young Artists

Teen Art Atelier to be held at Badgerhound Studio & Gallery The Journal | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the upcoming Teen Art Atelier at Badgerhound Studio & Gallery in Shepherdstown, where local teenagers can enhance their artistic skills under the guidance of experienced artists

Ranson’s Wild and Wonderful Play Cafe Reopens with Community Support

Ranson’s Wild and Wonderful Play Cafe Reopens with Community Support

Even better than before: the Wild and Wonderful Play Cafe officially reopens The Journal | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Wild and Wonderful Play Cafe, a beloved spot in Ranson, has officially reopened after a devastating fire nearly destroyed it. The community came together to celebrate the cafe&

Jefferson County Commission Joins Charles Town's Fight Against WVAW

Jefferson County Commission files to intervene in case against West Virginia-American Water Company The Journal | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission has officially intervened in the City of Charles Town's ongoing case against West Virginia American Water (WVAW). This action comes after the

Community Remembers Unsolved Cases: Capino and Baby Christian

Never give up hope for closure The Journal | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a poignant feature by The Journal, Joseph Topping revisits the unresolved cases of Susan Capino, a young woman from Ranson, and Baby Christian, whose unidentified remains were discovered near Harpers Ferry over twenty years

Local Police Activity Report from Charles Town and Harpers Ferry

Police Logs for July 17, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Staff On July 17, 2025, The Journal reported on various police logs that provided insight into local law enforcement activities in towns such as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. The report highlights incidents, traffic stops, and community