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Recent Criminal Arraignments in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, May 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reported significant criminal activity in the area, with multiple individuals arraigned in magistrate court for various offenses. Notable cases include Davis Edward-Alan Ohler, charged with DUI and possession of marijuana, and Stacia Renee Mills facing

Local History Highlights: Influential Figures and Events

This week is history The Journal | Saturday, May 10, 2025 By Staff This week's historical highlights from The Journal reflect notable events in West Virginia's history, emphasizing local figures and occurrences relevant to nearby towns. Among them are the birth of influential filmmaker Ellis Dungan, who

Shepherdstown Hosts Bird-Friendly Cities Presentation

Around the Region - May 11, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, May 10, 2025 By Staff On May 15, the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown will host a free presentation by author Tim Beatley on creating bird-friendly cities, highlighting the dangers urban environments pose to bird species such as warblers

Local Voices: Health, Education, and Politics in the Valley

Journal Junctions for May 11, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, May 10, 2025 By Staff In the May 11, 2025 edition of The Journal, various residents from towns such as Charles Town, Martinsburg, and Hedgesville shared their views on pressing issues ranging from vaccination rights to local school events. Concerns were

Shepherdstown Business Creates Mother's Day Gifts for Moms in Need

Shepherdstown Business Creates Mother's Day Gifts for Moms in Need

Local business puts together Mother’s Day bags for moms in need The Journal | Friday, May 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, Michelle Kwiatkowski, owner of Wild Rose Soap Co., has been assembling Mother's Day bags for moms in need for eight years, with help from local

Major Upgrades Unveiled at Charles Town Wastewater Facility

Major Upgrades Unveiled at Charles Town Wastewater Facility

Charles Town Wastewater Treatment Facility showcases major upgrades during open house The Journal | Friday, May 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) recently showcased its major upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Facility during an open house, emphasizing improvements made to better serve the approximately 9,000

Tragic MARC Train Accident Impacts Sandy Hook and Harpers Ferry

Tragic MARC Train Accident Impacts Sandy Hook and Harpers Ferry

One person identified in Tuesday's deadly MARC train accident The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, May 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A tragic accident involving MARC train 875 occurred on May 6 in Sandy Hook, Maryland, resulting in the deaths of two individuals walking on the tracks. The identified