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Shepherdstown Hosts 'Matinee Magic' Concert Featuring Film Scores

January 26 concert will feature music from films The Journal | Saturday, January 4, 2025 By Staff Friends of Music is hosting a concert featuring the Two Rivers String Quartet on January 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown. Titled 'Matinee Magic,' the event will showcase beloved film scores

Local Author Looks Back on a Joyous 2024 and Plans for 2025

Local Author Looks Back on a Joyous 2024 and Plans for 2025

Happy New Year The Journal | Saturday, January 4, 2025 By Bob O'Connor In a heartfelt New Year reflection published in The Journal, the author shares his personal growth and joy after marrying in 2024, while planning future travels and projects, including book writing. He reminisces about reconnecting with

Umphrey’s McGee Brings Unique Sounds to Charles Town Concert

Umphrey’s McGee Brings Unique Sounds to Charles Town Concert

Umphrey’s McGee coming to Hollywood Casino The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Umphrey’s McGee, the renowned improv rock band formed by University of Notre Dame students in 1997, is set to perform in Charles Town at the Hollywood Casino Event Center on Saturday, January 18.

Notable Historical Events Shaping Local Memory and Identity

This week in history The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Staff This week in history highlights significant events in West Virginia, including the birth of prominent figures like Ward Hill Lamon and football coach Lou Holtz, as well as notable events such as the founding of the village of

Commission Elects Leaders and Discusses Obscenity Ordinance in Charles Town

Commission Elects Leaders and Discusses Obscenity Ordinance in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission elects officers and discusses new obscenity ordinance The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Ainsley Hall In a recent meeting held in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission elected Pasha Majdi as president and Mike Mood as vice president. The commission also deliberated on creating a new

Local Concerns: Health, Safety, and Governance in Charles Town

Journal Junction for Jan. 3 The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne In a recent Journal Junction column, writers from various towns voiced concerns over local health and safety issues, particularly the need for anti-smoking regulations in public businesses prevalent in Charles Town and the inefficacy of the

Local Police Report: New Year Weekend Incidents in Ranson

Police Logs for January 3, 2025 The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on a series of police incidents from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, detailing various disturbances, accidents, and suspicious activities across familiar locations like Berryville Pike and Rt. 9 in Ranson. Notable