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Inspirational Church Sermons from Charles Town to Harpers Ferry

Church Sermons for May 16, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff In the May 16, 2025 edition of The Journal, several local churches in the area are featured, each offering unique sermons to inspire their congregations. Arden United Methodist Church hosts Rev. Bob Kells who addresses the

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.

Summit Point Man Admits Role in Major Drug Trafficking Case

Summit Point Man Admits Role in Major Drug Trafficking Case

Viands admits role in drug trafficking organization The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Matthew David Viands, a distributor linked to a drug trafficking organization in the Eastern Panhandle, has admitted his involvement in distributing fentanyl. He is among 82 defendants charged as part of a broad investigation

Local Police Respond to Multiple Incidents on May 13

Police Logs for May 15, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Staff On May 13, law enforcement officials documented a series of incidents in the region, including multiple disturbances and numerous motor vehicle accidents across locations such as Flowing Springs Rd and Fenway Dr. Noteworthy incidents also involved

Summit Point Resident Admits Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

Jefferson County Man Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Operation in Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A Summit Point resident, Matthew David Viands, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a significant drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl and other illegal substances across

Recent Criminal Arraignments in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, May 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reported significant criminal activity in the area, with multiple individuals arraigned in magistrate court for various offenses. Notable cases include Davis Edward-Alan Ohler, charged with DUI and possession of marijuana, and Stacia Renee Mills facing

Local Law Enforcement Incidents Report for May 2025

Police Logs for May 6, 2025 The Journal | Monday, May 5, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on recent law enforcement activities in the region, highlighting incidents from May 2 to May 4, 2025. Key events include multiple disturbances on local roads, a series of motor vehicle accidents across towns