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Shepherdstown's Santa Reflects on 21 Years of Holiday Magic

Sights of the Season: Santa Claus talks joys, challenges of position West Virginia Press Association | Friday, December 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a heartfelt reflection on his 21 years portraying Santa Claus at local events in Shepherdstown, Mark 'Jimmy' Crain shares both the joys and challenges of

Harpers Ferry and Charles Town Focus on National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month highlights need for awareness of different types of disease West Virginia Press Association | Friday, November 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway November marks National Diabetes Month, a vital time for raising awareness of diabetes prevalence across the region, especially in communities like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town. With

Middleway Water Bottling Facility Proposal Denied in Court

Sidewinder Enterprises has petition denied in Circuit Court, a win for the Jefferson County Planning Commission West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, November 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant ruling, Judge Bridget Cohee denied Sidewinder Enterprises' petition to construct a water bottling facility in historic Middleway. The judge

Charles Town Students Awarded $20,000 in Landscape Scholarships

West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Announces $20,000 in Scholarship Awards for Four WVU Students West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to four dedicated students from West Virginia University (WVU)

Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal Shine at State Award Ceremony

The Journal and Shepherdstown Chronicle recognized at the West Virginia Press Association convention West Virginia Press Association | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the 2025 West Virginia Press Association convention in Charleston, The Journal and the Shepherdstown Chronicle achieved notable recognition for their excellence, with The Journal earning

Ranson Youth Trained to Combat Firefighting Challenges

On the front lines of recruitment challenges, WVU Extension Fire Service trains firefighters West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As volunteer firefighter numbers decline nationwide, the WVU Extension Fire Service plays a vital role in training and retaining volunteers, especially in rural areas like Ranson

Local Leaders Secure U.S. Attorney Roles Amid Senate Vote

West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney Nominees Confirmed in Mass Senate Vote West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a historic Senate vote, three West Virginians, including state Sen. Mike Stuart from Kanawha County, were confirmed for federal positions, taking a significant step during a