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Emergency Response Overview: February Incidents in Local Areas

Fire and EMS for Feb. 10 The Journal | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Staff On February 7 and 8, Berkeley and Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to numerous emergency calls, including incidents of falls, chest pains, psychiatric emergencies, and traffic accidents across local areas like Charles Town and Ranson.

Police Report: Disturbances and Incidents in Martinsburg Area

Police logs for Feb. 10 The Journal | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Staff The latest police logs from Martinsburg and surrounding areas detail a series of incidents from February 7 and 8, 2023. Notably, police responded to disturbances at local schools and reported multiple vehicle accidents, arrests, and various disturbances

Charles Town Commission Reviews Groundwater Study Proposal

Charles Town Commission Reviews Groundwater Study Proposal

The Jefferson County Commission discusses a potential groundwater study The Journal | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Ainsley Hall During a recent meeting in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission discussed a proposed groundwater study presented by Mark Kozar from the U.S. Geological Survey. The study aims to assess groundwater

Middleway Water Bottling Factory Proposal Sparks Local Debate

Does Jefferson County Zoning Permit Water Extraction? The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson The Independent Observer reports on the upcoming public hearing regarding a proposed water bottling factory in Middleway, set for February 11 at Jefferson High School. With over 1,000 public comments largely opposing

Roundabout Planned for Key Intersection in Ranson Area

WVDOH Planning Roundabout For Middleway Intersection The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson The Independent Observer reports that the West Virginia Division of Highways is planning to construct a $1.4 million roundabout at the busy intersection of Leetown Road and Middleway Pike, slated for fiscal year

Middleway's Historic District Faces Threat from Water Facility Plans

Preservation Alliance Of WV Designates Middleway Historic District As Endangered The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson In January 2025, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia designated the Middleway Historic District as endangered due to potential threats from the proposed Mountain Pure water bottling facility. This decision

Planning Meeting Set for Birdhill Meadows in Kearneysville

Review For Birdhill Subdivison On Feb 25 The Independent Observer | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Steve Pearson The Independent Observer reports that the Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet on February 25 at 7 pm at the Charles Town Library to discuss the preliminary plat for the Birdhill Meadows subdivision