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Rippon Family Advocates for Safer Roads After Flagging Tragedy

Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change to protect road workers WV Metro News | Sunday, March 9, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik The family of Kathy Ruth, a flagger tragically killed in Rippon on April 4, 2024, is advocating for stronger road worker protection laws following a mild conviction for

Local Perspectives on National Issues from Martinsburg to Harpers Ferry

Journal Junctions for March 9, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, March 8, 2025 By Staff In an array of letters published by The Journal on March 9, 2025, residents from towns like Martinsburg, Charles Town, and Harpers Ferry express a diverse range of opinions on national issues, reflecting local sentiments. Topics

Charles Town Leaders Advocate for Homeless Liaison Position

Charles Town Leaders Advocate for Homeless Liaison Position

Jefferson County Commission discusses the homeless liaison position The Journal | Friday, March 7, 2025 By Ainsley Hall During a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission deliberated on the potential elimination of a crucial homeless liaison position, which connects the county to various support boards and grant opportunities. Spearheaded by City

TeMa Manufacturing Fuels Job Growth in Kearneysville Area

Manufacturing making gains in West Virginia's eastern panhandle DC News Now | Friday, March 7, 2025 By Steven Cohen Manufacturing is thriving in West Virginia's eastern panhandle, driven by TeMa Manufacturing's significant expansion from Italy. The company’s CEO, Salvatore Menna, noted that after initial

Emergency Responses in Charles Town and Ranson on March 5

Fire and EMS for March 7 The Journal | Friday, March 7, 2025 By Staff The Journal reported on March 5's emergency responses from Berkeley and Jefferson counties, highlighting incidents such as traffic accidents on Interstate 81 and medical emergencies like strokes and overdoses across towns including Charles Town

Martinsburg Police Report Highlights Local Incidents from March 5

Police log for March 7 The Journal | Friday, March 7, 2025 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports on police activity from March 5, detailing incidents across Martinsburg and neighboring areas, including disturbances on W. Burke St. and multiple thefts on Enterprise Cir. The report highlights a range of events such

Shepherdstown Begins Search for New Planning & Zoning Leader

Corporation of Shepherdstown to begin search for new Planning & Zoning Administrator The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Staff The Corporation of Shepherdstown is commencing a search for a new Planning & Zoning Administrator following the resignation of John Andrew 'Andy' Beall, who held the position