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FirstEnergy Outlines Energy Project Impacting Local Areas

FirstEnergy addresses questions concerning upcoming transmission line project The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Monday, August 18, 2025 By Staff FirstEnergy held an open house at the Shepherd University Wellness Center on August 13 to discuss its Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek Improvements Project, which involves upgrading a 44-mile transmission line through regions including Charles Town

Local Police Logs: Incidents in Martinsburg and Surrounding Areas

Police Logs for June 9 The Journal | Sunday, June 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on a series of police activity logs from June 6 and 7, detailing incidents involving Martinsburg City Police and Jefferson County Law Enforcement. Notable entries include multiple arrests, vehicle accidents, and various disturbances

Martinsburg Police Report: Shoplifting & Disturbances on May 30-31

Police Logs for June 2 The Journal | Sunday, June 1, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on police activity in Martinsburg and surrounding areas over two days, highlighting various incidents including shoplifting on Foxcroft Avenue, multiple vehicle accidents, and disturbances. The logs reflect community safety concerns in city spots such

Community Events in Charles Town and Millville This May

Around the Region - May 25, 2025 The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Staff In a recent edition of The Journal, key events in the local area include Potomac Valley Audubon Society's Weed Warrior training on May 29 at Cool Spring Preserve, aimed at volunteers wanting to

Local Emergency Response: Berkeley and Jefferson County Calls

Fire and EMS for May 19 The Journal | Sunday, May 18, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on a series of emergency incidents responded to by Berkeley and Jefferson County Fire and EMS from May 16 to 17. Notable calls include multiple traffic accidents in Ranson, cardiac arrests in Charles

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Be prepared for flood conditions across the area The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following over two inches of rainfall, areas like Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown are experiencing road closures and flood warnings due to rising floodwaters in local rivers and creeks. The National Weather Service reports

Berkeley and Jefferson Counties Respond to Emergency Incidents

Fire and EMS logs for May 16 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff On May 14, emergency services in Berkeley County responded to a series of incidents including traffic accidents on Interstate 81 and cardiac emergencies across various neighborhoods. Noteworthy calls included a commercial fire on Marcley Dr.