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Treasurer Pack Promotes Hope Scholarship at Saint Joseph's School

Treasurer Pack Promotes Hope Scholarship at Saint Joseph's School

West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack visits Saint Joseph’s School The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Ainsley Hall West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack recently visited Saint Joseph's School in Martinsburg to promote the Hope Scholarship, which supports families in accessing educational opportunities. During his visit,

Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Laws to Protect Road Workers

Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change to protect road workers The Register~Herald | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik Kathy Ruth, a flagger, tragically lost her life while directing traffic in a work zone near Rippon on April 4, 2024. Following the accident, the driver responsible faced

Matthew Harvey Honored with Lighthouse Award for Community Leadership

West Virginia First Foundation Chairman Matthew Harvey receives Richard “Dick” Shelton Lighthouse Award West Virginia Press Association | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Autumn Shelton Matthew Harvey, the Chairman of the West Virginia First Foundation and Jefferson County Prosecutor, received the prestigious Richard 'Dick' Shelton Lighthouse Award during the

Support Groups in Ranson and Surrounding Areas for March

Support Groups for March 10 The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Staff Published by The Journal, this article outlines various monthly support groups in the area, including Alzheimer’s support hosted by the West Virginia Chapter at the Jefferson County Council on Aging in Ranson, and groups in Hagerstown,

Emergency Response Reports from Charles Town and Ranson

Fire and EMS logs for March 10 The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Staff The March 10 Fire and EMS logs from Berkeley and Jefferson counties detail a range of emergency incidents including traffic accidents, breathing problems, and cardiac issues reported in local communities such as Charles Town and

Recent Police Activity in Martinsburg Highlights Community Concerns

Police logs for March 10 The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Staff The March 10 police logs published by The Journal detail various incidents reported in Martinsburg and surrounding areas, including a series of disturbances, vehicle accidents, and arrests over two days. Notable occurrences include multiple shoplifting incidents on

Protecting Lovettsville's Scenic Landscape from Power Lines

Letter: Alfred and Irene Ghiorzi, Lovettsville LoudounNow.com | Sunday, March 9, 2025 By Staff In a letter published by LoudounNow.com, Alfred and Irene Ghiorzi of Lovettsville raise concerns about the PJM's approval for two major high-voltage transmission lines traversing the scenic lands of Neersville and Lovettsville. The