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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

Charles Town Art Heist Celebrates Local Talent and Community

Charles Town Art Heist Celebrates Local Talent and Community

Art Heist Trail connects artists, students and community across Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Art Heist, a vibrant community event in Charles Town, showcases local artists while bringing together businesses like the Firehouse Gallery and Pour Choices. Now in its third year, this

Charles Town Unveils Renovated Skate Park and Bridge

Charles Town Unveils Renovated Skate Park and Bridge

New skate park and pedestrian bridge opened in Charles Town The Journal | Monday, October 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that after extensive planning, a newly renovated skate park and pedestrian bridge have been unveiled in Charles Town, enhancing recreational opportunities for local families, skaters, and cyclists. City

Charles Town Woman Sentenced for Forging Business Documents

Charles Town Woman Sentenced for Forging Business Documents

Forged business document lands Jefferson County woman with 2-10 years in prison The Journal | Friday, October 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A woman from Charles Town has been sentenced to 2-10 years in prison after forging a West Virginia business registration document. Dana Marie Phillips was found guilty of attempting