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Charles Town Residents Rally for Rights and Change

1,000 protesters from Shepherdstown, surrounding region join together at Hands Off! Rally The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Staff On Saturday afternoon, a thousand protesters gathered in Charles Town to participate in the Hands Off! Rally, expressing solidarity against recent federal government actions. Organizers, including Indivisible Jefferson

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

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

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

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

Sinaloa Cartel Connection: Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Charles Town

Mexican National Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Operation The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A Mexican national, Jose Alberto Camarena Rocha, has pleaded guilty to participating in a significant drug trafficking operation that affected the Eastern Panhandle, including communities like Charles Town and Ranson.

Road Crews Address Potholes on Local Routes in Jefferson Area

Road Crews Address Potholes on Local Routes in Jefferson Area

Here's today's pothole patching report for West Virginia: WV News | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WV News reports on the ongoing efforts by the West Virginia Division of Highways to address potholes across the state, including local routes in the area such as Summit