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Community Concerns Shine in April Discussions Across Local Towns

Journal Junctions for April 20, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, April 19, 2025 By Staff In the April 20, 2025 edition of The Journal, a range of local concerns are voiced from towns including Hedgesville, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg, and Charles Town. Residents express worries about the substantial energy and water demands of

Upcoming Community Events in Charles Town and Martinsburg

In the Know for April 20, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, April 19, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on several upcoming community events in the region, including the 17th annual Bark in the Park on June 7 at Jefferson Memorial Park in Charles Town, where vendors can showcase crafts and

Shenandoah Junction Hosts Inclusive Spring Eggstravaganza

Shenandoah Junction Hosts Inclusive Spring Eggstravaganza

Jefferson County Schools hosts its first Spring Eggstravaganza for Special Needs students The Journal | Friday, April 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway T. A. Lowery Elementary School in Shenandoah Junction hosted its inaugural Spring Eggstravaganza for special-needs students, organized by Haley Kern and Mara Bauserman from Corner Connections in Charles Town.

Herb Peddicord Shares Claymont Forest Management Insights

Retired forester discusses plans for Claymont Forest The Journal | Friday, April 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a talk at Shepherd University, retired forester Herb Peddicord shared his planning strategies for Claymont Forest, a significant woodland in the region, highlighting the diverse architecture and unique challenges it faces. Since retiring,

Charles Town Commission Meeting Disrupted by Zoom Hack

Jefferson County Commission meeting interrupted after online feed hacked The Journal | Friday, April 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reported on a disturbing incident during a recent Commission meeting in Charles Town, where a Zoom feed was hacked, displaying explicit content and audio obscenities. This disruption occurred as citizens

Pothole Repairs Scheduled for Roads around Ranson and Charles Town

Pothole Repairs Scheduled for Roads around Ranson and Charles Town

Here's today's pothole patching report for West Virginia: WV News | Friday, April 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Today's pothole patching report from WV News details ongoing maintenance efforts for local roads in various counties, including the crucial routes in and around Ranson and Charles

Shepherd University Honors Civility Award Winners; Local Events Announced

Around the Region - April 20, 2025 The Journal | Friday, April 18, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on recent events in the region, including the announcement of the 2025 Campus Civility Award winners at Shepherd University, where Joshua Molina, Rachael Meads, and Dr. Craig Cline were honored for their