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Harpers Ferry's Flip Flop Festival Promotes Unique Hiking Paths

Harpers Ferry's Flip Flop Festival Promotes Unique Hiking Paths

‘Flip Flop Festival’ celebrates more than just footwear The Journal | Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the Flip Flop Festival in Harpers Ferry, which celebrates alternative hiking routes along the Appalachian Trail. This event draws hikers from diverse backgrounds who start their journey from Harpers

Martinsburg Gala Highlights Local Support for Addiction Recovery

Martinsburg Gala Highlights Local Support for Addiction Recovery

Gala celebrates recovery efforts as organization pushes The Journal | Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on a gala in Martinsburg celebrating the Hope Dealer Project and the West Virginia Goes Purple movement, which aim to support individuals recovering from addiction. Founder Tara Mayson highlighted the project&

Recent Arrests and Arraignments in Charles Town and Beyond

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, April 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal's latest crime report highlights a series of arraignments in Jefferson County, featuring various individuals from towns such as Kearneysville, Charles Town, and Harpers Ferry. Key cases include John Douglas Hicks facing felony charges

Harpers Ferry Addresses Challenges of the Appalachian Trail's 100th Anniversary

Harpers Ferry Addresses Challenges of the Appalachian Trail's 100th Anniversary

Appalachian Trail faces challenges, natural and manmade, as it celebrates its centennial The Journal | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the Appalachian Trail marks its 100th anniversary, concerns rise in Harpers Ferry regarding environmental challenges like wildfires and man-made issues such as funding cuts affecting trail maintenance. The

Kearneysville Luncheon Celebrates Volunteers at Hospice

Hospice of the Panhandle honors local volunteers The Journal | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Hospice of the Panhandle recently honored its dedicated volunteers at a luncheon in Kearneysville, celebrating their essential contributions to patient care and community support. Volunteer Services Manager Katrina Stevens and CEO Nikki Bigiarelli highlighted

Martinsburg Residents Rally Against Moore's El Salvador Prison Selfies

Protesters voice disappointment, anger over Congressman Riley Moore’s El Salvador selfie The Journal | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Martinsburg, nearly 100 protesters expressed their anger towards Congressman Riley Moore's recent visit to an El Salvadorian prison, which sparked outrage due to his controversial social

Local Residents Face Various Criminal Charges in Berkeley County

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent Berkeley County Crime Report published by The Journal, several individuals were arraigned on various charges, highlighting increasing concerns over public safety in nearby communities like Martinsburg and Hedgesville. Notably, José Manuel Moreno faced charges