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Charles Town's Citizens Fire Company Hosts Pancake Day

Charles Town's Citizens Fire Company Hosts Pancake Day

Volunteers gearing up for annual Pancake Day at CFC The Journal | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Citizens Fire Company in Charles Town is gearing up for its 64th annual Pancake Day on March 4, a cherished Fat Tuesday tradition and the department's largest fundraiser. It offers

WVU Honors Academic Achievements of Students from Local Towns

WVU Honors Academic Achievements of Students from Local Towns

WVU announces fall Dean's List The Journal | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Toni Milbourne West Virginia University has announced its Fall Dean's List, celebrating numerous students from the Eastern Panhandle, including those from towns such as Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Ranson. This recognition highlights the

Support Grows for Good Shepherd Caregivers Amid Challenges

Support Grows for Good Shepherd Caregivers Amid Challenges

Good Shepherd Caregivers continues its long-standing service The Journal | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, founded in 1990 by local churches, continues to offer essential services like transportation and medical equipment lending in Shepherdstown and surrounding areas. Despite a reduction in staff due to

Winter Weather Preparedness Tips for Charles Town Residents

Be prepared for winter weather The Journal | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Toni Milbourne As winter weather approaches, residents in Charles Town and surrounding areas are urged to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions, according to insights provided by The Journal and the local Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

BCT's Alice Frazier Advocates for Small Business Support in Charles Town

BCT's Alice Frazier Advocates for Small Business Support in Charles Town

BCT's Alice Frazier testifies before House Committee on Small Business The Journal | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Alice Frazier, CEO of BCT-Bank of Charles, testified recently before the House Small Business Committee, advocating for regulatory and tax relief to enhance lending for local small businesses. Frazier

Emergency Response Report: Key Incidents in Ranson and Charles Town

Fire and EMS for Feb. 7 The Journal | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Toni Milbourne On February 5, emergency services in Berkeley and Jefferson counties responded to a wide range of incidents, including breathing problems, stroke cases, and psychiatric emergencies. Significant calls from areas such as Ranson and Charles Town

Summit Point's Tumblin Terminated After Whistleblowing Struggles

Summit Point's Tumblin Terminated After Whistleblowing Struggles

FBI employee, whistleblower loses job after years-long fight The Journal | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Teresa Tumblin, a Summit Point resident and former FBI employee, faced significant retaliation after whistleblowing on misconduct within the agency over a decade ago. Despite her exemplary performance, she was repeatedly marginalized, ultimately