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Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 22, 2025

Local Grant Opportunities — Charles Town & Ranson

Community Welcomes New Wawa Store To Ranson

Wrap Up The Season With Local Shopping

Needful Things Emporium Is Stocked For The Holidays

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 15, 2025

Charles Town Rotary Raises $100,000 To Support Local Groups

Toys For Tots 2025 Drop Off Locations In Jefferson County

Shepherdstown Christmas Parade 2025

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 8, 2025

Sheperdstown Honors Judy Shepherd For Community Spirit

New Construction Permits In Jefferson County Expected To Hit 1,500 in 2025

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C&O Canal

Wildflower Walk At Ferry Hill — May 1

April 27, 2021 Tagged With: C&O Canal, Ferry Ridge Trail, hiking, Potomac Valley Audubon Society

wildflowers.

Join volunteer naturalists for a walk on the trails of Ferry Hill Ridge Trail (across the river from Shepherdstown) and the nearby C&O Canal. This walk is scheduled to coincide with the later spring wildflower season. Read the Full Story >>

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Park Celebrates 50 Years

February 1, 2021 Tagged With: C&O Canal, C&O Canal Trust, Canal Town Partnership

The National Park, the C&O Canal Trust, and the Canal Towns Partnership representing the ten nearby towns along its western path are organizing various events and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the park in 2021. Read the Full Story >>

Gearing Up For Fun

September 1, 2020 Tagged With: biking, C&O Canal, COVID-19, kayaking, Pedal & Paddle, Tubing

An employee of the Peddle and paddle bike shop repairs a bike outside the Peddle and Paddle shop in Shepherdstown.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Peddle & Paddle in Shepherdstown is providing multiple avenues to get outside and be active while social distancing.  Read the Full Story >>

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