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Celebrating New Beginnings: Charles Town's Adult Education Graduates

Celebrating New Beginnings: Charles Town's Adult Education Graduates

Jefferson County Schools Adult Education graduates celebrate a new beginning The Journal | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Last Friday, the graduates of the Adult Education program in Charles Town celebrated their achievements as over 30 students completed their high school education. Among them was JoAnn Washington, a retired

Shepherdstown Marks Beeline March Anniversary and Civic Action

Shepherdstown Marks Beeline March Anniversary and Civic Action

Shepherdstown to Honor Beeline March, Celebrate Democracy on June 14 The Journal | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Staff On June 14, Shepherdstown will celebrate its rich history with two significant events honoring the 250th anniversary of the Beeline March, where local riflemen answered George Washington's call during the

Sammy the Seed Library Launches in Charles Town This Week

Sammy the Seed Library unveiling this week The Journal | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Staff Sammy the Seed Library, a mobile seed-sharing initiative, will be unveiled at the Charles Town Rotary Club meeting on June 11. This project, launched by Corner Connection with the help of local Girl Scouts and

Harpers Ferry Moonshine Festival Grows Bigger in Year Two

Harpers Ferry Moonshine Festival Grows Bigger in Year Two

Local moonshine festival sees major success in second year The Journal | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The second annual moonshine festival, organized by Devil’s Due Distillery and held at Sam Michael’s Park in Harpers Ferry, saw a significant increase in participation, featuring 14 distilleries from across

Shepherdstown Celebrates Patriot Marker Dedication

Shepherdstown Celebrates Patriot Marker Dedication

Patriot Marker unveiled at Morgan’s Grove Park The Journal | Sunday, June 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the recent unveiling of a Patriot Marker at Morgan’s Grove Park in Shepherdstown, an event commemorating the contributions of local patriots during the American Revolution in advance of

Emergency Responses Surge in Charles Town and Ranson

EMS calls for June 9 The Journal | Sunday, June 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On June 6 and 7, Berkeley and Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to numerous emergencies across the area, including cardiac arrests, falls, and psychiatric emergencies. Notable incidents included a vehicle fire on Polo Greene Dr.

Local Police Logs: Incidents in Martinsburg and Surrounding Areas

Police Logs for June 9 The Journal | Sunday, June 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on a series of police activity logs from June 6 and 7, detailing incidents involving Martinsburg City Police and Jefferson County Law Enforcement. Notable entries include multiple arrests, vehicle accidents, and various disturbances