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Charlie Eshbaugh's Christmas Mission to Honor Local Veterans

Not Your Average Neighbor: One veteran’s promise to remember others at Christmas WTRF | Monday, December 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a heartfelt initiative that began with a simple gesture, Navy veteran Charlie Eshbaugh has dedicated the last 22 years to ensuring that no fellow veteran in the area

DOT Highlights Urgent Need for Driver Awareness in Ranson Area

Charles Town Community Remembers Actor James Ransone

Community Tensions Rise Over ICE Activity in Charles Town

Community Tensions Rise Over ICE Activity in Charles Town

Shepherdstown Celebrates Holidays with Library Screening

Richmond Home Fire Shakes Community Amid Holiday Preparations

Experience the Magic of Harpers Ferry's Winter Attractions

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Community Tensions Rise Over ICE Activity in Charles Town

Community Tensions Rise Over ICE Activity in Charles Town

Concerns mark contentious Jefferson County Commission meeting The Journal | Monday, December 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent regular meeting in Charles Town, tensions escalated as residents expressed concerns over reported ICE activity, notably in local restaurants. During a town hall addressing ambulance fees, a citizen queried the commission

Grant Opportunities for Ranson and Charles Town Residents

Charles Town's Needful Things Emporium Ready for Holiday Shoppers

Public Invited to Weigh In on Route 9 Bike Path Expansion

Public Invited to Weigh In on Route 9 Bike Path Expansion

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents a Unique 'Nutcracker'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents a Unique 'Nutcracker'

Shepherdstown Holiday Marketplace Welcomes Local Artisans

Community Vigil in Charles Town Supports Local Immigrants

Community Vigil in Charles Town Supports Local Immigrants

Ranson

Charles Town Community Remembers Actor James Ransone

James Ransone, star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘It: Chapter Two,’ dies at 46 Frederick News Post | Monday, December 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway James Ransone, known for his portrayal of a drug-dealing dockworker in HBO's 'The Wire' and starring in horror films like 'Sinister'

Grant Opportunities for Ranson and Charles Town Residents

Wawa Expands with New Stores in Hagerstown and Ranson

Ranson Celebrates the Opening of New Wawa Store

Ranson Neighbors Unite to Support Ukrainian Family During War

Ranson Neighbors Unite to Support Ukrainian Family During War

Live Animals Bring Holiday Cheer to Ranson's Celebration

Live Animals Bring Holiday Cheer to Ranson's Celebration

Charles Town Meeting to Explore New Bike Path Options

Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown Celebrates Holidays with Library Screening

New event gives parents a break from the holiday chaos The Journal | Monday, December 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the 'Holi-Daze at the Library' event, held at the Shepherdstown Public Library Commons Room, families and children gathered to enjoy a screening of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol,

Shepherdstown Students Inspired by Astronaut Paul Lockhart

Shepherdstown Students Inspired by Astronaut Paul Lockhart

Shepherdstown University Partners with Local High Schools for Direct Admissions

Celtic Christmas Concert in Shepherdstown Set for Dec. 23

Court Ruling on Charter Schools Impacts Future in Ranson Area

Shepherdstown Library's Christy Hagerty Receives Community Award

Shepherdstown Celebrates Holiday Spirit with Tuba Christmas Concert

Harpers Ferry

Experience the Magic of Harpers Ferry's Winter Attractions

A Winter Day Trip to Harpers Ferry Light Show and Snow Riders The West Virginia Daily News | Saturday, December 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry, W.Va., transforms into a winter wonderland with the Harpers Ferry Holiday Light Show and Snow Riders Snow Tubing, providing festive fun for families

Harpers Ferry's Hill Top House: A Legacy of Hospitality

Holiday Celebrations and Events in Berryville and Beyond

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Celebrate the Holiday Season

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Celebrate the Holiday Season

Local Voices Weigh In: Politics and Community in Charles Town

Celebrate the Holidays with Music in Harpers Ferry and Beyond

From Purcellville to Broadway: The Legacy of Dance Master Billy Pierce

Bolivar

Explore Snallygaster's Cafe: A Culinary Gem in Bolivar

Explore Snallygaster's Cafe: A Culinary Gem in Bolivar

Snallygaster's Cafe and Wine Bar in Bolivar, West Virginia Frederick News Post | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Frederick News Post highlights Snallygaster’s Cafe and Wine Bar, located in a historic former general store in Bolivar, West Virginia. This unique eatery, named after a legendary creature

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Celebrate the Holiday Season

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Celebrate the Holiday Season

Celebrate the Holidays with Music in Harpers Ferry and Beyond

Martinsburg’s War Memorial Park to Get ADA-Compliant Playground

Martinsburg Secures Funding for New Accessible Playground

Martinsburg Secures Funding for New Accessible Playground

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Celebrate Veterans Day Parade

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Celebrate Veterans Day Parade

Kearneysville

Court Ruling on Charter Schools Impacts Future in Ranson Area

Professional Charter School Board stays mum on court ruling requiring county referendums The Journal | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Professional Charter School Board's recent virtual meeting revealed no public comments on a court ruling mandating voter approval for charter schools in West Virginia. The ruling,

Local Legislators Discuss Key Issues with Chamber Members

Local Legislators Discuss Key Issues with Chamber Members

Kearneysville's Light Up a Life Ceremony Honors Loved Ones

Kearneysville's Light Up a Life Ceremony Honors Loved Ones

Weekly Events and Holiday Celebrations in Shepherdstown

Frederick Man Charged with Murder Linked to Hagerstown Shooting

Local Support Thrives on Small Business Saturday in Shepherdstown

Local Support Thrives on Small Business Saturday in Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown Lions Club Raises $1,000 for Welsh Family

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Shepherdstown Elementary Unveils New Building with Ceremony

Shepherdstown Christmas Parade Brings Community Together

Chili Fundraiser Kicks Off Christmas Festivities in Shepherdstown

Middleway Day Celebrates Community and History in Middleway

Shepherdstown Family Farm Launches Engaging Petting Zoo

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Shepherdstown Christmas Parade Brings Community Together

Washington High School Employee Fired Amid Conduct Probe

Washington High Employee Dismissed Over Pornographic Materials Incident

Washington High School Key Club’s Autumn Celebrations in Charles Town

WVU Cancer Institute's Dr. Hazard-Jenkins Expands Care to Local Communities

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Shepherdstown University Partners with Local High Schools for Direct Admissions

Shepherdstown Celebrates Holiday Spirit with Tuba Christmas Concert

Renatum Chamber Choir's Christmas Concert Debut in Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown Elementary's New School Welcomes Community

Renatum Chamber Choir Brings ‘Choral Theater’ to Shepherdstown