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The Old Opera House: A Beacon of Arts in Charles Town

The Old Opera House: A Beacon of Arts in Charles Town

Old Opera House: Community Theatre at its best The Journal | Monday, March 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Old Opera House Theatre Company in Charles Town has been a vibrant part of the local culture since its opening in 1911. Originally designed with a classic theater structure, it has experienced

Dan and Ginny Rowzie to Receive Distinguished Citizen Award in Charles Town

Dan and Ginny Rowzie to Receive Distinguished Citizen Award in Charles Town

Rowzies to be honored at Scout’s Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner The Journal | Monday, March 17, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Dan and Virginia Rowzie will receive the Shenandoah Area Scout’s Distinguished Citizen Award on April 22 at the Bavarian Inn. Having moved to Charles Town in 1994, Dan had

Planning Commission Rejects Middleway Water Bottling Plan

The people heard The Journal | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Toni Milbourne In a significant decision reported by The Journal, the Jefferson County Planning Commission denied Mountain Pure's controversial water bottling proposal amidst strong community opposition. Residents from nearby towns such as Charles Town and Ranson expressed concerns

Garnet Jex Paintings Return to Harpers Ferry Church

Garnet Jex Paintings Return to Harpers Ferry Church

Jex Collection returns to Camp Hill Wesley United Methodist Church The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Toni Milbourne A collection of 17 paintings by Garnet W. Jex, originally donated to Harpers Ferry in 1960, has returned to Camp Hill Wesley United Methodist Church after years of being exhibited in

Free Hernia Screenings and Diabetes Program Launch in Ranson and Shepherdstown

For Your Health for March 10 The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Toni Milbourne WVU Medicine is providing free hernia screenings in Martinsburg and Ranson while launching a diabetes self-management program in Shepherdstown. With around 5 million Americans affected by hernias, these screenings aim to raise awareness of treatment

Charles Town’s Old Opera House to Host ‘Dial M for Murder’

Charles Town’s Old Opera House to Host ‘Dial M for Murder’

'Dial M for Murder' coming to OOH stage The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Toni Milbourne The Old Opera House in Charles Town is set to captivate murder mystery enthusiasts with its upcoming production of ‘Dial M for Murder’, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from Frederick Knott’s

Shepherdstown Fire Department Celebrates Outstanding Service

Shepherdstown Fire Department Celebrates Outstanding Service

Shepherdstown’s Company 3 honors their own at annual banquet The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Toni Milbourne At the annual banquet held on the Shepherd University campus, the Shepherdstown Fire Department recognized its top responders and outstanding members from the past year. President Craig Simpson highlighted achievements and