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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

Charles Town Council Mobilizes Against Power Line Projects

Charles Town Council Mobilizes Against Power Line Projects

Charles Town City Council asked to prepare to intervene in transmission path The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent meeting, the Charles Town City Council was urged by Summit Point resident Mary Gee to oppose three proposed transmission line projects running through the area. These

Shepherdstown Artists Showcase Plein Air Paintings from Garden Tour

Shepherdstown Artists Showcase Plein Air Paintings from Garden Tour

Plein air paintings from Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea to be shown The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Over the weekend, plein air painters from Goldfinch Studio participated in the 26th annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea in Shepherdstown, showcasing their artwork inspired by the

MedEd Signing Ceremony Kicks Off New Health Careers at Jefferson High

MedEd Signing Ceremony Kicks Off New Health Careers at Jefferson High

High school students take first step toward medical careers at MedEd signing ceremony The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday, high school students and families came together at Jefferson High School for a MedEd signing ceremony, marking the start of the school’s third cohort in

Kelvin Upson Joins Board of Education, Prioritizes Local Students

Kelvin Upson appointed to serve on Jefferson County Board of Education The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent appointment, Kelvin Upson has joined the Jefferson County Board of Education, filling the seat vacated by Rikki Twyford. Upson, a former member of the Jefferson County Commission,

Rotary Clubs Bring Storytime to Local First Graders

Rotary Clubs Bring Storytime to Local First Graders

Rotarians read to Jefferson County 1st graders The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Staff Volunteers from the Charles Town and Shepherdstown Rotary clubs recently engaged with 1st graders across four local elementary schools by reading 'If You Give a Pig a Party' and gifting each child a

Empowering Women and Community Events in Martinsburg

Around the Region - May 20, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on several upcoming events in the region, including a free women's self-defense seminar hosted by Nine Realms MMA in Martinsburg on May 25, aimed at empowering women through community support.