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Kearneysville Authorities Act on Animal Cruelty Complaint

Donations sought after animal cruelty warrant issued The Journal | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On August 6, local authorities, including Lt. R. Sell from the Sheriff's Office and Animal Control Officer Schneider, executed a search warrant at a Kearneysville residence due to complaints of animal cruelty

Leetown Hosts Annual Fair Celebrating Community Spirit

Leetown Hosts Annual Fair Celebrating Community Spirit

72nd Jefferson County Fair kicks off Sunday The Journal | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The annual Jefferson County Fair kicks off on Sunday, heralding the end of summer with festivities in Leetown. This cherished local event features carnival rides, exhibits, and shows, drawing families from neighboring towns like

Residents Near Charles Town Oppose Proposed MARL Project

West Virginia is an afterthought in MARL proposal WV Metro News | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Published by WV Metro News, the article discusses the proposed Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL), a transmission line that will run through several counties, including parts near towns like Charles Town and Harpers

Lovettsville Community Meeting on New Power Line Plans

FirstEnergy to Hold Community Meeting on 500KV Power Line Plan LoudounNow.com | Monday, August 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy is hosting a community meeting in Lovettsville to discuss its plans for a new 500-kilovolt transmission line, which is set to run for 44 miles and improve regional grid reliability.

Law Enforcement Logs: Community Safety Updates from Charles Town

Police Logs for August 12, 2025 The Journal | Monday, August 11, 2025 By Staff On August 12, 2025, local law enforcement in Jefferson County reported various incidents and responded to events in areas such as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. The summarized logs include responses to community calls, highlighting the

New Members Appointed to Charles Town's Development Authority

Jefferson County Commission appoints new members to the Development Authority West Virginia Press Association | Monday, August 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission has appointed a new slate of members to the Development Authority following the board's disbandment. During a recent meeting in Charles Town, officials

Local Residents Rally Against Proposed 500kV Line Through Panhandle

Residents in Jefferson County Voice Opposition to MARL transmission line proposal The Panhandle News Network | Monday, August 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents in the Eastern Panhandle, particularly in towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry, are voicing their opposition to a proposed 500,000-volt transmission line intended to run