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Color Guard Honoring Washington Family at Historic Harewood

Color Guard Honoring Washington Family at Historic Harewood

General Adam Stephen Chapter participates at Harewood event The Journal | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Staff On May 3, the Color Guard of the General Adam Stephen Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a significant event at Harewood, marking the graves of Samuel Washington and his

Local Leaders Challenge DEI Initiatives Amidst Systemic Bias

Eric Engle: Some actual governance would be nice (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an opinion piece for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Eric Engle critiques the anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives promoted by President Trump and Gov. Morrisey, arguing that these measures ignore the foundational

General Adam Stephen Chapter Honors Washington Family at Harewood

General Adam Stephen Chapter Honors Washington Family at Harewood

General Adam Stephen Chapter participates at Harewood event The Journal | Monday, May 12, 2025 By Staff On May 3, members of the General Adam Stephen Chapter’s Color Guard participated in a commemorative event alongside the Bee Line Chapter, DAR, to honor the graves of Samuel Washington and his son,

Emergency Services Respond to Spate of Incidents in Local Towns

Fire and EMS for May 12 The Journal | Sunday, May 11, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on a busy period for emergency services in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, with incidents ranging from traffic accidents on Interstate 81 to medical emergencies in towns such as Charles Town and Ranson. Highlights

Recent Criminal Arraignments in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, May 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reported significant criminal activity in the area, with multiple individuals arraigned in magistrate court for various offenses. Notable cases include Davis Edward-Alan Ohler, charged with DUI and possession of marijuana, and Stacia Renee Mills facing

4-H Team from Martinsburg Shines at World FLL Championship

4-H Team from Martinsburg Shines at World FLL Championship

Local 4-H FLL team earns highest marks for its innovation project at World Championship The Journal | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Berkeley County 4-H FIRST LEGO League team, known as Lego Force, proudly represented the region at the World Championship in Houston, achieving full marks on their

Pothole Repairs Underway in Charles Town and Surrounding Areas

Pothole Repairs Underway in Charles Town and Surrounding Areas

Here's today's pothole patching report for West Virginia: WV News | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WV News reports on the extensive pothole patching efforts across various counties in the state, highlighting repairs in places like Charles Town and Ranson. With road crews from the