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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

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

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

Public Hearing for Middleway Water Bottling Plant Rescheduled

Water bottling hearing rescheduled to March 11 The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that the public hearing for a proposed water bottling plant in Middleway has been rescheduled to March 11 at Washington High School due to inclement weather. Sidewinder LLC aims to

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

Local Senators Propose Bill to End DEI Initiatives Across State

Senators move to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from West Virginia government WV Metro News | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Brad Mcelhinny The WV Metro News reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill that seeks to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in state government, which