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Major Drug Bust in Harpers Ferry Highlights Community Commitment

Major Drug Bust in Harpers Ferry Highlights Community Commitment

Jefferson County deputies execute significant drug bust The Journal | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Toni Milbourne On February 10, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, alongside the Special Response Team, executed two search warrants in Harpers Ferry, resulting in a significant drug bust. The operation stemmed from

Local Perspectives on Politics and Prices in Charles Town

Journal Junctions for Feb. 16 2025 The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025 By Staff In 'Journal Junctions for Feb. 16 2025' published by The Journal, community voices from towns like Charles Town and Martinsburg express diverse opinions on political issues, particularly surrounding the Trump administration, health care, and

Martinsburg Police Involved in Fatal Shooting Incident

Martinsburg Police Involved in Fatal Shooting Incident

Officer-involved shooting results in fatality The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025 By Tom Markland In a tragic incident in Martinsburg, a suspect was fatally shot by officers from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police after he allegedly threatened them with a rifle. The situation

Moulton Park Master Plan Proposed Enhancements for Charles Town

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation reveals draft for the Moulton Park Master Plan The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025 By Ainsley Hall The Journal reports that Jefferson County Parks and Recreation has unveiled a draft for the Moulton Park Master Plan, which aims to enhance the newly acquired 83 acres

Berkeley and Jefferson County Emergency Services Respond to Numerous Calls

Fire and EMS for Feb. 14 The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025 By Staff On February 12, 2023, emergency responders in Berkeley and Jefferson counties handled a range of calls, from traffic accidents on Interstate 81 and Williamsport Pike to various medical emergencies such as strokes and fainting spells. Notably,

Fellowship Bible Church's Valentine Tradition Brightens Veterans' Day

Fellowship Bible Church's Valentine Tradition Brightens Veterans' Day

Valentines for Veterans serves as project of local church group The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025 By Toni Milbourne At the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, veterans were delighted by the annual visit from children of Fellowship Bible Church in Shenandoah Junction, who delivered homemade valentines to share love and

Senator Rucker's Bill for Silent Reflection in Schools

Senator Rucker's Bill for Silent Reflection in Schools

West Virginia Bill Proposes Mandatory Moment of Silence in Schools WV News | Thursday, February 13, 2025 By Staff A proposed bill in West Virginia, introduced by Senator Patricia Rucker, aims to implement a mandatory one-minute moment of silence at the start of each school day. This initiative seeks to protect