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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.

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

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

New CWD Case Prompts Action for Hunters Near Charles Town

'Zombie deer disease' spreads to another West Virginia county WBOY 12 News | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Joey Rather West Virginia's containment area for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), also known as 'zombie deer disease,' has expanded to include Grant County after a confirmed case,

Tourism Thriving in Historic Harpers Ferry and Charles Town

Tourism Is Big Business In Jefferson County The Independent Observer | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By S Pearson During a recent Jefferson County Commission meeting, Annette Gavin Bates, CEO of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, reported that tourism generated $876 million in spending for the county in 2024, supporting about

Local Perspectives on Political Tensions and Healthcare in Martinsburg and Beyond

Journal Junctions for March 11, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Staff In the March 11, 2025 article from The Journal, various opinions from local residents spotlight issues affecting the region, including political tensions involving Trump and Biden, controversies over educational funding and DEI initiatives, and local infrastructure

Local Health Alerts: Flu Claims More Young Lives in KY

Kentucky announces two additional pediatric influenza deaths The Herald Dispatch | Monday, March 10, 2025 By The Herald-dispatch Kentucky health officials reported two recent pediatric influenza deaths, bringing the total to three this season. The tragic news highlights the importance of vaccination and flu prevention, as local schools in nearby areas