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Martinsburg Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse Allegations in Ranson

Martinsburg Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse Allegations in Ranson

Martinsburg man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of child in Ranson The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Staff A 31-year-old Martinsburg resident, Sloan Louckas Whetzel, was arrested on felony sexual abuse charges after a 14-year-old girl accused him of multiple incidents of sexual misconduct between 2019 and

Tragic House Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

Tragic House Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

Two dead, others injured in Harpers Ferry house fire The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Staff A tragic house fire on Blackberry Lane in Harpers Ferry resulted in the deaths of two individuals, likely family members of victims Nicole, Penelope, and Christopher Taylor. The incident, which occurred

Shepherdstown Library Launches Community Halloween Costume Swap

Shepherdstown Library Launches Community Halloween Costume Swap

Halloween Costume Swap Stop to be open throughout month of October at local library The Journal | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shepherdstown Public Library is hosting a Halloween Costume Swap Stop throughout October, inspired by the experiences of Adult Services Librarian Addison Reese, who sought affordable costumes

Fatal Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives and Injures Three

Two people dead, three injured in Jefferson County fire The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A tragic early morning fire in Harpers Ferry resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman, believed to be family members. The blaze erupted at a residence on

Fatal House Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

Two people dead, three injured in Jefferson County fire WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Staff A tragic fire on Blackberry Lane in Harpers Ferry resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman, both believed to be family members. The fire, which occurred around 9 a.

Morgantown Conference Highlights Tourism Gains for Local Economy

Morrisey travels to Morgantown to speak at tourism conference, touts $9 billion in economic impact WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Morgantown, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced robust growth in West Virginia's tourism sector, highlighting a $9.

Residential Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

State Police report fatalities at Jefferson County residential fire location The Journal | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday, two deceased individuals were discovered in a residential fire at 21 Blackberry Lane in Harpers Ferry. The West Virginia State Police responded to the scene around 9:03 a.