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APOLLO5 Concert and Workshop in Charles Town This October

APOLLO5 to perform in Charles Town and lead a choral workshop in Harpers Ferry The Journal | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that the acclaimed British vocal ensemble, APOLLO5, will perform at Saint James the Greater Roman Catholic Church in Charles Town on October 21 at 7

Middleway Day Celebrates Community and History in Middleway

Middleway Day Celebrates Community and History in Middleway

Community, centuries of history celebrated at Middleway Day The Journal | Monday, October 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Middleway Day, celebrated in the town of Middleway, showcased the area's rich history and strong community ties, as residents young and old came together for festivities. Wesley Weaning and Carl Novinger

Shepherdstown's BooFest: Explore the Haunted Entler Hotel

Ghost tours and paranormal adventures The Journal | Monday, October 13, 2025 By Staff As part of BooFest in historic Shepherdstown, the haunted Entler Hotel will host free ghost tours from Oct. 25-26, welcoming donations to its museum. Additionally, on Oct. 24 and 25, paranormal tours led by local investigators and

Shepherdstown Chess Club Celebrates National Chess Day

National Chess Day commemorated by local chess club The Journal | Sunday, October 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On National Chess Day, the Shepherdstown Chess Club hosted a successful Chess Puzzle Night at Game Knights, gathering local players of all ages. Organizer Anya Ellis aimed to create an inclusive atmosphere, promoting

Harpers Ferry Firefighters Educate Students at C. W. Shipley

Harpers Ferry Firefighters Educate Students at C. W. Shipley

Friendship Fire Company reinforces fire safety at C. W. Shipley Elementary during Fire Prevention week The Journal | Friday, October 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Friday, Friendship Fire Company visited C. W. Shipley Elementary in Harpers Ferry to wrap up Fire Prevention Week with an engaging discussion about fire safety.

Stephen Groh Appointed Interim Prosecutor in Charles Town

Groh sworn in as interim Jefferson County prosecutor following Harvey’s resignation The Journal | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Charles Town, Stephen Groh was sworn in as the interim prosecutor following the resignation of Matt Harvey, who has taken on a federal role as the U.S.

Middletown Incident Leads to Police Pursuit in Ranson Area

Middletown Incident Leads to Police Pursuit in Ranson Area

Virginia carjacking pursuit ends in Jefferson County The Journal | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Ranson, an investigation into a stolen cellphone in Middletown escalated when the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Juan Vashaun Payne from Martinsburg, fled the scene, injuring the Middletown Police Chief Gary Benedict in the