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Shepherdstown Completes First Phius-Certified Passive House

Shepherdstown Completes First Phius-Certified Passive House

West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house at the end of its construction The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, local builder Dominic Valentine has completed West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house at 312 W. German St. This innovative home, designed

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Be prepared for flood conditions across the area The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following over two inches of rainfall, areas like Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown are experiencing road closures and flood warnings due to rising floodwaters in local rivers and creeks. The National Weather Service reports

Middleway Residents Unite Against Mountain Pure Facility Proposal

Middleway Residents Unite Against Mountain Pure Facility Proposal

Middleway residents file to join Mountain Pure lawsuit The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents of Middleway, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Foundation, have filed an intervention to oppose the Mountain Pure beverage packaging facility proposed by Sidewinder Enterprises, LLC. This legal action supports

Charles Town County Government Secures $16M for New Offices

Charles Town County Government Secures $16M for New Offices

County moves toward $16M bond to buy, renovate APUS buildings The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a historic move for local governance, the Jefferson County Commission has approved a $16 million financing package to purchase and renovate two buildings formerly used by the American

Local Law Enforcement Activity in Martinsburg and Charles Town

Police Logs for May 16 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff On May 14, law enforcement activities in the area were extensive, reflecting a range of incidents reported by Jefferson County and Martinsburg City police. From multiple motor vehicle accidents on busy routes like Summit Point Rd. and

Martinsburg Churches Host May Events for Family and Fellowship

Church Events for May 16, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff On May 16, 2025, Calvary United Methodist Church will host a spaghetti dinner in Martinsburg, enhancing community engagement around culinary traditions. Nearby Pikeside Church will kick off a two-day series of events, including a Christian motorcycle

Inspirational Church Sermons from Charles Town to Harpers Ferry

Church Sermons for May 16, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff In the May 16, 2025 edition of The Journal, several local churches in the area are featured, each offering unique sermons to inspire their congregations. Arden United Methodist Church hosts Rev. Bob Kells who addresses the