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Local Concerns Rise Over Proposed Transmission Line Near Harpers Ferry

FirstEnergy transmission line project raises questions, concerns The Winchester Star | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy's proposal for a new 500-kV transmission line through Frederick County raises concerns among local residents and officials, particularly regarding its impact on property values and aesthetics. During an open house

Open House for Major Transmission Line Upgrades Near Clear Brook

Open House for Major Transmission Line Upgrades Near Clear Brook

Open house for transmission line upgrades to be held at MSV tonight The Winchester Star | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy is hosting an open house tonight at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss a proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line that

Charles Town Author Connects Art and Science Through NASA’s Titan Mission

Charles Town Author Connects Art and Science Through NASA’s Titan Mission

Letter to the editor: Two varieties, same species The Winchester Star | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a letter to the editor of The Winchester Star, David OBoyle highlights the connection between science and art, inspired by the upcoming NASA Dragonfly mission to Titan. This initiative echoes the

Clear Brook Residents Rally Against Costly Roundabout Proposal

Clear Brook Residents Rally Against Costly Roundabout Proposal

Letter to the editor: Say 'no' to roundabout The Winchester Star | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a letter to The Winchester Star, Arthur Bragg expresses strong opposition to the proposed roundabout at the U.S. 11/Old Charles Town Road intersection, citing cost hikes from

Residents Oppose Proposed Roundabout in Stephenson Area

Residents Oppose Proposed Roundabout in Stephenson Area

Open Forum: Roundabout isn't needed The Winchester Star | Monday, July 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an opinion piece published by The Winchester Star, resident Tina Bragg argues against the proposed $11.5 million roundabout at Old Charles Town Road and Martinsburg Pike, citing concerns about traffic safety,

Stephenson Residents Question Proposed Roundabout Traffic Solution

Stephenson Residents Question Proposed Roundabout Traffic Solution

Stephenson residents not so sure roundabout will help traffic issues The Winchester Star | Sunday, July 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents of Stephenson expressed skepticism toward a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Martinsburg Pike and Old Charles Town Road during a recent VDOT meeting at Jordan Springs Elementary School.

Upcoming Community Events and Religious Gatherings in Winchester

Upcoming Community Events and Religious Gatherings in Winchester

Religious services & events The Winchester Star | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Winchester Star reports on several upcoming religious events and community gatherings, including an indoor bake/yard sale at Fairview Lutheran Church, a free lunch at Open Door United Church of Christ, and an annual homecoming