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Shepherdstown's Market House Transformed into Welcome Center

Shepherdstown's Market House Transformed into Welcome Center

Shepherdstown opens Welcome Center in former library site The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Jefferson County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau celebrated the opening of its third welcome center at the historic Market House in Shepherdstown, a former library building. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from

Emergency Response Highlights from Charles Town and Ranson

Daily Fire/EMS Logs for December 18, 2024 The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Staff On December 16, fire and EMS services responded to a range of incidents throughout the area, including multiple traffic accidents along key routes like Rt. 9 and local streets in Ranson and Charles Town.

Jefferson County's Jack Moore Horn Honored as Distinguished Alumnus

Jefferson County's Jack Moore Horn Honored as Distinguished Alumnus

Harpers Ferry High School Alumni Association honors Horn as Distinguished Alumnus The Journal | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 By Staff In an event hosted by The Journal, the Harpers Ferry High School Alumni Association posthumously recognized Jack Moore Horn with the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award during their annual reunion on November

Jefferson County Leaders Recognized at Newsweek-Stubblefield National Civility Awards

Jefferson County Leaders Recognized at Newsweek-Stubblefield National Civility Awards

Newsweek-Stubblefield Institute National Civility Awards announced The Journal | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 By Staff On December 10, the Newsweek-Stubblefield Institute announced the recipients of the National Civility Awards at Newsweek’s headquarters in New York. Notable awardees included Representatives Brendan Boyle and Young Kim, Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Chris

Community Voices: Parenting Tips, Energy Policies, and Presidential Pardons in Jefferson County, WV

Journal Junction - December 17, 2024 The Journal | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 By Staff The December 17, 2024, article published by The Journal discusses various community insights from Jefferson County, West Virginia. It offers parental advice emphasizing core values such as the Golden Rule and non-violence, raises concerns about a

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Ring in the Holidays with Festive Celebrations and Parades

Bolivar and Harpers Ferry celebrate the holidays with parade and events The Journal | Monday, December 16, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports on the 53rd annual Olde Tyme Christmas celebration in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, highlighting various festive events, including horse-drawn rides, workshops, reenactments, and musical performances from local

Dedication Ceremony Marks Opening of New Ranson Elementary School

Dedication Ceremony Marks Opening of New Ranson Elementary School

Jefferson County School’s celebrate new Ranson Elementary with a dedication ceremony The Journal | Monday, December 16, 2024 By Ainsley Hall The Journal reports on the dedication ceremony of the new Ranson Elementary School in Jefferson County, West Virginia, held on a Monday afternoon. Principal Lance Astorino led the celebration,