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Local Arraignments: Serious Charges and Misdemeanors in Kearneysville and Martinsburg

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, May 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on recent arraignments in the local magistrate court, highlighting serious charges against residents including Daniel Austin Thompson for felony sexual abuse and Theodore Dennis Sanger for distributing explicit materials involving minors. Other cases involve

Harpers Ferry Celebrates World Fiddle Day and Honors Scholars

Around the Region - May 4 The Journal | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Harpers Ferry will host its inaugural World Fiddle Day on May 17, celebrating traditional music from Appalachia and beyond through a variety of events including workshops and concerts, all aimed at supporting

Church Services and Events in Martinsburg and Surrounding Areas

Church Bulletins for May 2, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Staff The Journal presents a comprehensive guide to church services for May 2, 2025, across multiple congregations in the region, including Arden United Methodist Church in Martinsburg and Hedgesville Presbyterian Church. Various churches such as Calvary United

Local Churches Share Inspiring Sermons for May 2, 2025

Church Sermons for May 2, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Staff In a special issue published by The Journal, several churches across the region, including Arden United Methodist and Leetown United Methodist, share inspiring sermons for May 2, 2025. Local pastors such as Rev. Bob Kells and

Community Unites in Charles Town Against Transmission Lines

Community Unites in Charles Town Against Transmission Lines

Jefferson County Citizens encourage residents to oppose transmission line projects The Journal | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a town hall in Charles Town, residents rallied against the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) and Valley Link transmission line projects that threaten homes, farms, and businesses. Led by community members

Shepherd University Highlights Local Talent at 152nd Commencement

Shepherd University Highlights Local Talent at 152nd Commencement

Shepherd University announces 152nd Commencement speakers The Journal | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Staff During the 152nd Commencement at Shepherd University, Hoppy Kercheval, a notable broadcasting figure from Summit Point, and Peter Loge, an accomplished academic from Washington, D.C., will deliver addresses to graduates. Kercheval, co-founder of WV MetroNews,

CMI Relocates to Shepherdstown: New Office, Same Mission

Community Markets, Inc. makes move to new business space in Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Staff Community Markets, Inc. (CMI) has relocated to a new 500-square-foot office space at the Flowing Springs Professional Center in Shepherdstown. Founded by local entrepreneurs, CMI has made significant impacts in