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Public Invited to Weigh In on Route 9 Bike Path Expansion

Public Invited to Weigh In on Route 9 Bike Path Expansion

Planners seek input on long-awaited connection to Route 9 bike path The Journal | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Planners have provided an update on the long-anticipated extension of the WV Route 9 Bicycle Path this week, which aims to connect Martinsburg with Charles Town. As part of the

Ranson's Code Ninjas Named National Franchise of the Year

Ranson's Code Ninjas Named National Franchise of the Year

Local Code Ninjas branch highlighted as new franchisee of the year The Journal | Friday, December 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Code Ninjas branch in Ranson has been honored as the national New Franchise Center of the Year, achieving this recognition shortly after becoming West Virginia's first Code

Federal Action in Charles Town Restaurants Leads to Arrests

ICE activity at two Charles Town restaurants results in multiple arrests The Journal | Thursday, December 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Last week, federal law enforcement conducted operations at two restaurants in Charles Town, resulting in multiple detentions. While rumors suggested it was an ICE raid, officials from the U.S.

Harpers Ferry Job Corps Celebrates 30 Graduates

Harpers Ferry Job Corps Celebrates 30 Graduates

30 graduates take the next step at Harpers Ferry Job Corps The Journal | Monday, November 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This week, 30 graduates donned blue caps and gowns at the Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, marking a significant step in their journeys. Celebrating their perseverance and the

Harpers Ferry's Enchanting New Holiday Light Show Opens

Harpers Ferry's Enchanting New Holiday Light Show Opens

River Riders launches new holiday light show The Journal | Thursday, November 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway River Riders and Snow Riders have launched the Harpers Ferry Holiday Light Show, a dazzling new attraction overlooking the popular River Riders Family Adventure Resort. This walk-through display features thousands of lights across more

Harpers Ferry Land Swap Proposed to Expand Training Center

Harpers Ferry Land Swap Proposed to Expand Training Center

Newly-introduced bill would see land trade between Harpers Ferry National Park and local Border Patrol training center The Journal | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) is introducing a bill to facilitate a land exchange between the National Park Service and U.S. Customs and Border

Shepherdstown Nonprofit Addresses Surge in Food Insecurity

Shepherdstown Nonprofit Addresses Surge in Food Insecurity

Local nonprofit works to feed more families as loss of SNAP benefits stoke uncertainty The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the federal government shutdown looms and threatens to suspend SNAP payments, Community Markets Inc. (CMI), based in Shepherdstown, is witnessing a significant rise in families seeking