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Shepherdstown's Appalachian Heritage Festival Returns This Fall

Shepherdstown's Appalachian Heritage Festival Returns This Fall

Appalachian Heritage Festival ready for return, with increased community involvement The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Appalachian Heritage Festival is set to return to Shepherdstown from September 12-14 after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Celebrating its 29th year, the festival aims to reconnect community

FirstEnergy's Open House on New Transmission Line Project

FirstEnergy's Open House on New Transmission Line Project

FirstEnergy addresses questions concerning upcoming transmission line project The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy recently hosted an open house at the Shepherd University Wellness Center to engage with the public regarding its upcoming transmission line project. This line, extending 44 miles through Virginia and Jefferson County,

Veterans Enjoy Fishing Tradition at Leetown's Ecological Center

Veterans reel in more than fish at Eastern Ecological Science Center The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights the ongoing tradition at the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Leetown, where veterans, both experienced fishermen and newcomers, gathered on Friday to fish and connect with one

Bee Line Chapter Celebrates Awards at Ranson DAR Meeting

Bee Line Chapter Celebrates Awards at Ranson DAR Meeting

Chapter earns awards at 77th Eastern District Meeting The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The Bee Line Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the 77th Eastern District Meeting in Ranson, attracting over 50 attendees. Highlighting the theme 'West Virginia Blooms Through Service and Friendship,

Local Law Enforcement Updates: Police Logs from Charles Town

Police Logs for Aug. 15 The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on recent law enforcement activities in the area, detailing police logs from various towns including Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Ranson. The records highlight incidents that have occurred, showcasing the ongoing efforts of local

Local Law Enforcement Activities on August 14, 2025

Police Logs for August 14, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Staff On August 14, 2025, local law enforcement in Jefferson County reported a series of incidents and activities impacting residents in areas such as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. The logs detail various responses by the police

Harpers Ferry Hosts Beekeepers Picnic with Expert Insights

Harpers Ferry Hosts Beekeepers Picnic with Expert Insights

Apiary inspector talks mites and more at Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association picnic The Journal | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association held its annual picnic at a farm in Harpers Ferry, where members, including hosts Linda Layne and Gary Donely, engaged in beekeeping activities. Attendees