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April 1 Incidents Reported by Police in Charles Town Area

Police Log for April 3, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Staff On April 1, 2025, local law enforcement in the area responded to a series of incidents, including multiple threats and motor vehicle accidents primarily along the William L. Wilson Freeway. Notable events included reports of fraud

Shepherdstown to Host Annual Easter Flower Sale on April 18

Animal Welfare Society Easter Flower Sale scheduled for April 18 The Journal | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Staff The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County is hosting its annual Easter Flower Sale on April 18 from 1-6 p.m. at Domino’s Pizza in Shepherdstown, with a rain date set

Local Perspectives: Political Discourse in Martinsburg and Beyond

Journal Junctions for April 3, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Staff In a series of opinions from local residents, recent sentiments expressed in The Journal highlight controversial topics affecting the community, including vaccination policies, immigration concerns, and political critiques. From discussions in Martinsburg about Trump's

Potomac Bancshares Represents Charles Town at Virtual Banking Conference

Potomac Bancshares, Inc. participates in VirtualBankConference.com The Journal | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Staff Potomac Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Bank of Charles Town, highlighted its participation in the VirtualBankConference.com on March 13, discussing important topics for bank investors and industry professionals. President and CEO Alice Frazier,

Local Commissioners Urged to Maintain Transparency in Appointments

More transparency, not less The Journal | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article from The Journal, concerns are raised regarding the lack of transparency from newly-elected officials in the county commission, especially following a unanimous vote to change the advertising process for open board positions. Previously

Charles Town Commission Revises Public Notice Policies

Jefferson County Commission changes policies 901 and 900 The Journal | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that during a recent meeting, the commission approved changes to Policy 901 and Policy 900, aimed at modernizing public notice requirements for county board positions in Charles Town. County Administrator

Charles Town Residents Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case

Charles Town Residents Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case

Drug trafficking operation sees seven sentenced The Journal | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant drug trafficking case, seven individuals were sentenced for their involvement in a narcotics ring operating between Baltimore and the Eastern Panhandle, as reported by The Journal. Among those sentenced were residents from