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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

Stephen Groh Appointed Interim Prosecutor in Charles Town

Groh sworn in as interim Jefferson County prosecutor following Harvey’s resignation The Journal | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Charles Town, Stephen Groh was sworn in as the interim prosecutor following the resignation of Matt Harvey, who has taken on a federal role as the U.S.

West Virginia Keeps Harpers Ferry National Park Open Amid Shutdown

West Virginia Keeps Harpers Ferry National Park Open Amid Shutdown

Harpers Ferry National Park will remain open despite government shutdown The Journal | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Despite the federal government shutdown, visitors can continue to enjoy Harpers Ferry National Park, thanks to a unique funding agreement initiated by West Virginia's Governor Patrick Morrisey. This state-funded

Boundary Dispute Resolved for Quail Ridge Residents

Berkeley and Jefferson counties agree to resolve decades-old boundary confusion The Journal | Sunday, September 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway MARTINSBURG - In a significant move, the Berkeley County and Jefferson County Commissions have resolved a long-standing boundary dispute affecting residents near the Chapel View and Quail Ridge subdivisions. This agreement

Charles Town Celebrates 50 Years of the Jefferson Arts Council

Jefferson Arts Council marks 50 years of bringing creativity to the community The Journal | Sunday, September 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson Arts Council celebrated its 50th anniversary with a community event in Charles Town, where Governor Patrick Morrisey designated September 13, 2025, as Jefferson Arts Council Day in