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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

Shepherdstown Celebrates Constitution Day with 'We the People' Parade

Shepherdstown Celebrates Constitution Day with 'We the People' Parade

'We the People' Parade posters to be archived in Byrd Center The Journal | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 'We the People' Parade, organized in downtown Shepherdstown on September 20, featured 87 posters highlighting the words of the U.S. Constitution. Founded by local

Charles Town's Old Opera House Stages 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Stages 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Old Opera House The Journal | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a thrilling blend of comedy and horror, the Old Opera House in Charles Town will stage 'Little Shop of Horrors' this October. Directed by Gabrielle Tokach, a longstanding

Shepherdstown Library Launches Community Halloween Costume Swap

Shepherdstown Library Launches Community Halloween Costume Swap

Halloween Costume Swap Stop to be open throughout month of October at local library The Journal | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shepherdstown Public Library is hosting a Halloween Costume Swap Stop throughout October, inspired by the experiences of Adult Services Librarian Addison Reese, who sought affordable costumes

Residential Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

State Police report fatalities at Jefferson County residential fire location The Journal | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday, two deceased individuals were discovered in a residential fire at 21 Blackberry Lane in Harpers Ferry. The West Virginia State Police responded to the scene around 9:03 a.

AARP Chapter 799 Monthly Meeting in Charles Town

AARP chapter to meet The Journal | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Staff The Jefferson County AARP Chapter 799 is set to convene for its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Charles Town. Starting at 11 a.m., the meeting will feature guest speaker Steve