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Groh Takes Office as New Prosecutor in Charles Town

Stephen Groh Sworn in as Jefferson County Prosecutor The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Stephen Groh was sworn in as the new Prosecutor for Jefferson County on Wednesday, following Matt Harvey's resignation to become the US Attorney for the Northern District of West

Local Leaders Secure U.S. Attorney Roles Amid Senate Vote

West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney Nominees Confirmed in Mass Senate Vote West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a historic Senate vote, three West Virginians, including state Sen. Mike Stuart from Kanawha County, were confirmed for federal positions, taking a significant step during a

Harvey and Capito Appointed as U.S. Attorneys Amid Federal Shutdown

3 West Virginians confirmed by U.S. Senate The Inter-Mountain | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent U.S. Senate confirmation, three West Virginians, including state Senator Mike Stuart from Kanawha, were appointed to federal positions. Among them, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Harvey and former House

Shepherdstown Auto Center Joins Fight Against Breast Cancer

Brown’s Tire revving up the fight against breast cancer The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 By Staff Brown’s Tire, Towing & Auto Center in Shepherdstown is once again participating in the Brakes for Breasts campaign, promoting breast cancer awareness and fundraising for research at the Cleveland Clinic.

Shepherdstown's Brown’s Tire Joins National Breast Cancer Campaign

Brown’s Tire revving up the fight against breast cancer The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 By Staff Brown’s Tire, Towing & Auto Center in Shepherdstown is participating in the national Brakes for Breasts campaign this October, supporting breast cancer research. As potentially the only shop in the

Harpers Ferry: John Brown’s Arsenal Raid Marks Turning Point

A week in West Virginia History The Jackson Star and Herald | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 By Staff On October 16, 1859, John Brown and his supporters took control of the arsenal at Harpers Ferry, igniting tensions between the North and South over slavery. This significant event in U.S. history

Middletown Incident Leads to Police Pursuit in Ranson Area

Middletown Incident Leads to Police Pursuit in Ranson Area

Virginia carjacking pursuit ends in Jefferson County The Journal | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Ranson, an investigation into a stolen cellphone in Middletown escalated when the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Juan Vashaun Payne from Martinsburg, fled the scene, injuring the Middletown Police Chief Gary Benedict in the