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Rowzies Celebrated for Community Service at Shepherdstown Dinner

Rowzies Celebrated for Community Service at Shepherdstown Dinner

Rowzies honored at Scouting dinner The Journal | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the distinguished Citizen dinner held in Shepherdstown, honoring Dan and Ginny Rowzie for their extensive community involvement. The couple, who have dedicated themselves to various local organizations since moving to Charles Town

Local Residents Encouraged to Participate in Drug Take Back Day

Take that extra step The Journal | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the fight against the substance abuse epidemic, local residents can play an active role by participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., collection sites

Storm Devastates Shepherdstown Eagle Nest, Claims Young Eaglets

Storm Devastates Shepherdstown Eagle Nest, Claims Young Eaglets

Storm leads to nest collapse and death of eaglets at NCTC The Journal | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A severe storm on Saturday evening led to the tragic collapse of a nest at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, resulting in the loss of three eaglets

Charles Town Grand Jury Issues 28 Indictments on Serious Charges

Charles Town Grand Jury Issues 28 Indictments on Serious Charges

Grand jury indicts 28 in Jefferson County The Journal | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent session, a grand jury in Charles Town indicted 28 individuals on various felony and misdemeanor charges, highlighting significant concerns surrounding sexual assault and child abuse. Among the accused, Gregory Adam Peterson

Easter Sunrise Service at Harper Cemetery Draws Local Faithful

Easter Sunrise Service at Harper Cemetery Draws Local Faithful

Easter sunrise celebrated at Harper Cemetery The Journal | Sunday, April 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Easter Sunday, members of St. John Lutheran, Camp Hill Wesley United Methodist, and St. John Episcopal churches gathered at Harper Cemetery in Harpers Ferry for a traditional sunrise service. Despite the clouds obscuring the

Jefferson County Commission's Livestream Hacked: Calls for Increased Public Meetings

Need to address public access The Journal | Sunday, April 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights concerns after the Jefferson County Commission's meeting livestream was hacked for the second time, displaying inappropriate content to viewers. While the IT team seeks a solution, the commission faces pressure to

Harpers Ferry Welcomes Culinary Enthusiasts: The Food Guy Speaks

Harpers Ferry Welcomes Culinary Enthusiasts: The Food Guy Speaks

Food at the forefront for destination travel The Journal | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the Jefferson County Tourism Summit, Steven Keith, also known as 'The Food Guy,' emphasized the growing importance of culinary experiences in travel, highlighting that over 60% of food enthusiasts plan their