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Beallair Manor House Featured in Charles Town Garden Tour

Beallair Manor House Featured in Charles Town Garden Tour

Shenandoah Garden Club to show Beallair during annual House and Garden Tour The Journal | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Staff The Shenandoah Garden Club is set to showcase the historic Beallair Manor House in Charles Town during the 67th annual House and Garden Tour on April 26-27, 2025. This event,

Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Shooting at Charles Town Officer

Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Shooting at Charles Town Officer

Gillis receives maximum sentence for 24 convictions relating to November 2023 traffic stop The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Staff David Bernhard Gillis, 19, from Kearneysville, was sentenced to 24-89 years for shooting at Sgt. Vincent Tiong during a November 29 traffic stop in Charles Town. Gillis

Commissioners' Policy Changes Spark Transparency Debate in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commissioners Reduce Transparency The Independent Observer | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Independent Observer reports on concerns from residents about a recent decision by the County Commissioners to revise their appointments policy, which now omits requirements for two-week notice and local newspaper advertising of open positions.

Shenandoah Junction Students Prepare for Forensic Careers

Jefferson High School students take class on crime solving, leading to careers in forensic science DC News Now | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At Jefferson High School in Shenandoah Junction, students are exploring forensic science, fostering future careers in this field. Seniors Kalie Hickman and Ella McCabe express

Get Involved: Opportunities for Local Governance in Shepherdstown

Local Governments Need Volunteers For Boards & Commissions The Independent Observer | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Independent Observer emphasizes the need for community involvement in local governance, highlighting vacancies on boards and commissions in Shepherdstown and surrounding areas. Residents can apply for seats on the Shepherdstown Town

Morrisey's Health Initiative at St. Joseph School in Martinsburg

Governor Morrisey Addresses Weighty Issues In Local Speech The Independent Observer | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent address at St. Joseph School in Martinsburg, Governor Patrick Morrisey, alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., unveiled a comprehensive 'four-pillar' health initiative aimed

Emergency Response Updates: Incidents Reported on March 31

Fire/EMS Logs for April 2, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Staff On March 31, 2025, emergency response teams in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties logged a series of incidents ranging from traumatic injuries to psychiatric emergencies. In Berkeley County, notable calls included multiple falls on Apple Harvest