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Shepherdstown Hosts Free Septic System Maintenance Class

Free homeowner septic class on June 4: Protect property, your water, and the Town Run watershed The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that the Town Run Watershed Association is hosting a free septic system class on June 4 from 4-5 p.m. at the Shepherdstown

Diverse Opinions on Leadership and Policy from Martinsburg and Charles Town

Journal Junctions for May 22, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff In the May 22, 2025 edition of The Journal, various opinions are shared from local residents regarding political figures and current events. Topics range from Biden's handling of family security in the White House

Harpers Ferry Children’s Park Reopens After Major Revitalization

Harpers Ferry Children’s Park Reopens After Major Revitalization

Leadership Jefferson celebrates new chapter at Harpers Ferry Children’s Park The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Leadership Jefferson Class XVII, along with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the revitalization of Harpers Ferry Children’s Park.

Ranson Police Officers Face Retirement System Deadline

Ranson Police Officers Face Retirement System Deadline

Ranson faced with retirement option deadline The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ranson is facing a pressing deadline regarding the retirement options for its police officers, as over six have left recently due to inadequate retirement benefits. For the past two years, officers have been urging the

Revitalization of Historic Stephenson Building in Charles Town

Revitalization of Historic Stephenson Building in Charles Town

Maintaining history: The Stephenson Building reborn The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the revitalization of the historic Stephenson Building in Charles Town, originally a female seminary and later an inn. Abandoned for decades, the building was transformed into nine modern apartments through the

Kearneysville Distillery to Expand After $1.2M USDA Grant

Kearneysville Distillery to Expand After $1.2M USDA Grant

Devil's Due Distillery awarded $1.2 million matching grant The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Devil’s Due Distillery in Kearneysville is set for significant enhancements following a $1.2 million matching grant from the USDA’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program. This funding will

Ranson City Council Faces Pressure to Support Police Retirement Plan

Ranson: Now is the time The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights concerns over the Ranson City Council's delays in adopting a retirement plan for its police officers, emphasizing the potential $5 million cost and the strain on local law enforcement. With six