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Local Police Activity Update for July 6 in Charles Town Area

Police Logs for July 6, 2025 The Journal | Friday, July 4, 2025 By Staff On July 6, 2025, The Journal reported on various police activity and law enforcement operations in the region, including incidents in towns such as Charles Town and Ranson. This update serves to keep the community informed

Hedgesville Man Arraigned for DUI License Offense

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Friday, July 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent report by The Journal, Joseph Grant Barnhart, a 27-year-old from Hedgesville, faced arraignment at the Jefferson County Magistrate Court on June 30. The charge pertains to driving with a revoked license due to DUI.

Legislators Urged to Fund Flood Resiliency After Recent Disasters

Ready for the next flood The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 3, 2025 By Staff Following the devastating floods in June, there is increasing urgency in West Virginia for the Legislature to fund the Flood Resiliency Fund, which has remained empty since its establishment in 2016. Local leaders, including Delegate Hornbuckle,

Shepherdstown's Byrd Center Introduces New Leadership Team

Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education welcomes new leadership with open house The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 3, 2025 By Staff The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education in Shepherdstown recently welcomed new leadership, including director Zach Dougherty and archivist Melanie Garvey, during an

Community Events Highlighted in Martinsburg and Beyond

Around the Region - July 6, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, July 3, 2025 By Staff The Journal highlights several upcoming community events in the region, including an ice cream social hosted by the Tuscarora Ruritan in Martinsburg, a mural painting project for teens at the North Berkeley Public Library in

Matt Harvey of Charles Town Named New Federal Prosecutor

New federal prosecutor Harvey “wouldn’t have dreamed” being appointed by President Trump WV Metro News | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the recent announcement from President Trump, local attorney Matt Harvey was appointed as the new federal prosecutor for the Northern District of West Virginia, reflecting a

Matthew Harvey Continues with West Virginia First Foundation Amid U.S. Attorney Nomination

Matthew Harvey Continues with West Virginia First Foundation Amid U.S. Attorney Nomination

Harvey to remain with West Virginia First Foundation as U.S. attorney nomination proceeds WV News | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Matthew Harvey, the Jefferson County Prosecutor and chair of the West Virginia First Foundation, is set to continue his role as his nomination for U.S. attorney