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County Commission Faces Over $100K in Legal Costs from Former Officials

County Commission Faces Over $100K in Legal Costs from Former Officials

Commission pays more Jackson, Krouse fees; bill adds up to more than $100K in county costs The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Jefferson County Commission is grappling with significant expenses related to the legal troubles of former commissioners

Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Traffic Laws After Tragedy

Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Traffic Laws After Tragedy

Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change Hampshire Review | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik Kathy Ruth tragically lost her life while conducting flagging operations in Rippon on April 4, 2024. Following her death, the motorist was charged with a minor offense, raising concerns among residents and advocates

New CWD Containment Area Impacts Hunting Near Charles Town

WVDNR Announces Changes to CWD Containment Area The West Virginia Daily News | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has expanded the Chronic Wasting Disease containment area following the detection of the disease in a deer from nearby Grant County. With a history of

CWD Containment Area Expands as New Cases Identified Near Ranson

WVDNR announces changes to CWD containment area West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the expansion of the Chronic Wasting Disease Containment Area to include Grant County after the detection of the disease in a deer there.

Recent Criminal Cases Arraigned in Charles Town Court

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Staff In the recent crime report from The Journal, various individuals have been arraigned in local magistrate court on charges ranging from shoplifting to serious felonies. Notable cases include Laura Anne Bouma and Matthew Braiden Muhl, both facing shoplifting

Local Voices Highlight Community Concerns Across Area Towns

Journal Junctions for March 12, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Staff In the latest edition from The Journal, readers from towns such as Charles Town, Hedgesville, and Martinsburg voice concerns over various local issues, including traffic congestion, political contentions regarding past and present leadership, and public safety.

CWD Containment Area Grows: Impact Felt in Local Communities

CWD Containment Area Grows: Impact Felt in Local Communities

Chronic Wasting Disease Containment Expands in West Virginia as New Case Confirmed WV News | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has confirmed a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer from Grant County, expanding the disease containment area that now