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Ranson Resident Faces Charges After Reckless Fleeing Incident

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent arraignment covered by The Journal, Ranson resident Jeffrey Santana, 29, faced serious charges, including fleeing with reckless indifference and obstruction, reflecting ongoing concerns regarding public safety in the area. The incident underscores the local

Community Honors John Lewis with Civil Rights Protest in Charles Town

Community Honors John Lewis with Civil Rights Protest in Charles Town

Hundreds rally in Charles Town to honor John Lewis, push for civil rights in “Good Trouble” Protest The Journal | Saturday, July 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In downtown Charles Town, over 250 residents gathered for a 'Good Trouble' protest honoring Civil Rights leader John Lewis on the anniversary

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

APUS donates thousands of historical items to local and military Institutions The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the American Public University System has donated over 7,500 historical items, including documents and artifacts from its recently closed Richard G. Trefry Library in Charles

Harpers Ferry Residents Face Changes in Maryland Boating Laws

Maryland redefines personal watercraft, raises boating fees in 2025 law update The Journal | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Maryland's new boating laws, impacting watercraft definitions and raising fees, could surprise local water enthusiasts from Harpers Ferry and Ranson who frequent the Potomac River. The 2025 law,

Winchester Man Faces DUI Charge in Local Court

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, July 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent court session reported by The Journal, Jacob William Lickey, a 31-year-old resident of Winchester, was arraigned on July 6 in Jefferson County Magistrate Court for a misdemeanor DUI charge, marking his second offense. This

Warning for Harpers Ferry Swimmers Over E-Coli Levels

Elevated E-Coli levels reported in Shenandoah River The Journal | Monday, July 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A Virginia environmental group, Friends of the Shenandoah River, has warned summer swimmers and paddlers in the area around Harpers Ferry to stay away from certain sections of the Shenandoah River and its tributaries

Hedgesville Man Arraigned for DUI License Offense

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Friday, July 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent report by The Journal, Joseph Grant Barnhart, a 27-year-old from Hedgesville, faced arraignment at the Jefferson County Magistrate Court on June 30. The charge pertains to driving with a revoked license due to DUI.