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Jefferson County Museum Hosts Author Talk and Wreath-Making Workshop Amid Violent Standoff Incident

Around the Region - November 20, 2024 The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Staff In the latest edition of The Journal, the Jefferson County Museum announces a Reconstruction exhibit and an author talk by historian Lynn Pechuekonis, focusing on post-Civil War Harpers Ferry. Additionally, a wreath-making workshop is scheduled

DAR Presentation Focuses on Preserving African American Burial Grounds

DAR Presentation Focuses on Preserving African American Burial Grounds

DAR holds pivotal presentation on historic preservation The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports on a presentation by the Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the DAR, where member Addison Reese discussed her efforts to restore and protect African American burial grounds in Jefferson County, highlighting her

Jefferson County Confirms 2024 General Election Results with Key Wins for Republicans

Jefferson County Confirms 2024 General Election Results with Key Wins for Republicans

Jefferson County posts official election results after finishing the canvassing process The Journal | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 By Ainsley Hall The Journal reports that Jefferson County has confirmed the results of its 2024 General Election after completing the canvassing process. Chief Deputy Clerk Nikki Painter announced no changes in the

Shepherdstown Community Cookbook: 1,000 Recipes Celebrating Local Heritage

Shepherdstown Community Cookbook: 1,000 Recipes Celebrating Local Heritage

New cookbook features 1,000 recipes from Shepherdstown community members, old and new The Journal | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston Published by The Journal, the article details the New Street United Methodist Church's newly released community cookbook featuring over 1,000 recipes from local residents and

Scott Widmeyer Advocates for Civility in Politics During Lecture

Scott Widmeyer Advocates for Civility in Politics During Lecture

Widmeyer discusses civility in politics during his lecture “Where Do We Go From Here?” The Journal | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In a recent lecture titled 'Where Do We Go From Here?' hosted by The Journal's Stubblefield Institute, Scott Widmeyer, a political strategist and

Jefferson County Law Enforcement Logs: Key Incidents on Nov. 18, 2024

Jefferson Police Logs for Nov. 18, 2024 The Journal | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 By Ansley Hall On November 18, 2024, The Journal reported a series of law enforcement logs from Jefferson County, detailing various incidents including multiple motor vehicle accidents with no injuries, a noise complaint, reports of fraud, and

Eighth Grader Samuel McDade Raises $400 for Hurricane Relief

Local student raises funds for hurricane relief The Journal | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 By Staff Samuel A. McDade, an eighth grader at Shepherdstown Middle School, raised $400 for Hurricane Helene relief by selling painted Styrofoam pumpkins and skulls during his school's Fall Fun Fest. Inspired by his family’