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Berkeley and Jefferson Counties Respond to Emergency Incidents

Fire and EMS logs for May 16 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff On May 14, emergency services in Berkeley County responded to a series of incidents including traffic accidents on Interstate 81 and cardiac emergencies across various neighborhoods. Noteworthy calls included a commercial fire on Marcley Dr.

Significant Real Estate Transactions in Charles Town Area

Deed Transfers for May 16, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff On May 16, 2025, various real estate transactions were recorded, highlighting significant property deals across local communities such as Charles Town, Ranson, and Shepherdstown. Notable transactions included Lennar Corporation's sale of homes valued over

Shepherdstown Cadets Recognized at DAR Awards Ceremony

Shepherdstown Cadets Recognized at DAR Awards Ceremony

DAR presents awards to JROTC Cadets The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff On April 30, the Pack Horse Ford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored three JROTC cadets from Jefferson High School during an awards ceremony in Shepherdstown. Awards included the DAR Good

Resistance Mounts Against Development of Kearneysville's Sunnyside Farm

Resistance Mounts Against Development of Kearneysville's Sunnyside Farm

REPORT: Proposed subdivision met with resistance as National Register Property on table to be developed The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports on the proposed development of Sunnyside Farm, a 220-acre National Register Property in Kearneysville. Designated in 1999 for its

Shepherd University's New Dining Hall Nears Completion

Shepherd University’s new dining hall and multipurpose building is under construction West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherd University has commenced construction on a new dining hall and multipurpose building, enhancing campus facilities near Shepherdstown. Funded with $30 million from contributions by Rep. Riley

Community Voices: Residents Discuss Local Issues and Politics

Journal Junction - May 16, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff In the latest edition of The Journal, local residents from towns like Charles Town and Martinsburg express their concerns about various issues affecting their communities, including environmental hazards, political accountability, and social justice. A call for

Voices of Concern: Local Issues Impacting Charles Town and Beyond

Journal Junctions for May 15, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff The Journal's May 15, 2025, edition features a series of opinions from local residents addressing various issues affecting their communities, including concerns over Maryland license plates in schools, political frustrations with local Democratic representatives,