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Shepherdstown Residents Urged to Protect Town Run's Water Quality

Town Run Watershed leaders raise concerns over water source contamination The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Staff In a recent article from The Shepherdstown Chronicle, concerns have arisen in Shepherdstown regarding contamination risks to Town Run, a local stream that is integral to the community's drinking

Shepherdstown Town Council Addresses Key Community Matters

Shepherdstown Town Council Addresses Key Community Matters

Shepherdstown Town Council talks unexpected Market House renovation cost, new member appointment The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting of the Shepherdstown Town Council, the community addressed several important issues, including the appointment of new council members to replace vacancies and the approval of

Ranson Elementary Hosts Attendance Pep Rally for Students

Ranson Elementary Hosts Attendance Pep Rally for Students

Ranson Elementary celebrates passing attendance goals at special pep rally The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Ranson Elementary School held an exciting attendance pep rally after 200 out of 257 students surpassed their attendance goal for March. Organized by Community in Schools Facilitator Joette Stephens, the event

Martinsburg Man Linked to Drug Trafficking in Local Towns

Martinsburg Man Linked to Drug Trafficking in Local Towns

Mexican national admits to drug trafficking operation role in the Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Jose Alberto Camarena Rocha, a 31-year-old from Mexico, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges involving heroin and illegal reentry, connecting him to a drug organization distributing substances in towns

Food Access Challenges for Shannondale Residents Amid SNAP Changes

Food Access Challenges for Shannondale Residents Amid SNAP Changes

New SNAP restrictions may spell big changes to food access in small-town West Virginia WV News | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent article from WV News highlights the challenges faced by residents in Shannondale, a small community along the Shenandoah River. With only two convenience stores lacking

Local Churches Prepare for Easter Celebrations on April 11, 2025

Church Sermons for April 11, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Staff On April 11, 2025, various churches in the region will hold sermons reflecting themes of humility and celebration in the Christian faith. Notable sermons at local congregations include Rev. Bob Kells at Arden United Methodist Church

Martinsburg Police Activity Report Highlights Safety Concerns

Police Logs for April 10 The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on a series of police incidents from April 8 and 9, detailing various crimes and disturbances in Martinsburg and surrounding areas. Notable events include multiple suspicious vehicle reports, vehicle accidents, arrests for theft and