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Harpers Ferry Highland Games Highlight Scottish Culture

Harpers Ferry Highland Games Highlight Scottish Culture

Harpers Ferry Highland Games celebrates fourth year bringing Scottish history, culture to Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Harpers Ferry Highland Games (HFHG), celebrated in Sam Michaels Park, showcases Scottish history and culture through activities like falconry and traditional music. Attendees like Ronan Hall

Charles Town Hosts Free Programs on Lincoln's Bodyguard

Historical programs offered to the public Oct. 12 The Journal | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Staff On October 12, local historian Bob O’Connor and his wife, Pam, will host two free programs in Charles Town titled “An Afternoon with Abraham Lincoln’s Bodyguard, Ward Hill Lamon.” Taking place at

Funtopia Indoor Playground Opens in Downtown Charles Town

Funtopia Indoor Playground Opens in Downtown Charles Town

Funtopia opens in Charles Town with ribbon cutting celebration The Journal | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Funtopia, a new indoor playground for children aged 0 to 10, has officially opened in downtown Charles Town, marking a milestone for the local community's family entertainment options. Owners Nathan

Charles Town Native Gabby Gonzalez's Marine Corps Journey

Charles Town Native Gabby Gonzalez's Marine Corps Journey

Gabby Gonzalez builds unshakable determination through the Marines The Journal | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Gabby Gonzalez, originally from Mexico, joined the U.S. Marines in 2004, inspired by her father's service in the Mexican Marine Corps. Growing up in Charles Town, she faced skepticism about

Page-Jackson High School Alumni Reunion Honors Legacy

Page-Jackson High School Alumni Reunion Honors Legacy

Page-Jackson High School Alumni Association hosted annual reunion The Journal | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Page-Jackson High School Alumni Association celebrated its 32nd reunion from July 25-27 under the theme 'Forever Connected.' Alumni traveled from across the country to honor the legacy of Littleton L.

Historic Resource Protection Amendment Discussed in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission discusses Text Amendment; health department appointment The Journal | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission, held in Charles Town, addressed the Historic Resource Protection Text Amendment, following a proposal from the Planning Commission. Chief County Planner Luke Seigfried discussed

Emergency Agency Director's Appeal Denied by Charles Town Commission

Emergency Agency Director's Appeal Denied by Charles Town Commission

Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency Director denied appeal at Commission meeting The Journal | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent meeting in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission denied an appeal from Emergency Services Agency Director Mike Sine, who was reprimanded for insubordination after failing to attend