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Community Voices: Legislative Critiques and School Concerns in Martinsburg

Journal Junction for Dec. 29 The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Staff In the latest issue of The Journal, various letters from local residents highlight concerns regarding legislative decisions, educational facility conditions, and political accountability. A critique of the recently implemented two-year car inspection policy raises safety concerns, while

Eastern Panhandle Judges Tackle Increased Cases in 2024

Eastern Panhandle Judges Tackle Increased Cases in 2024

23rd Judicial Circuit releases end-of-year review The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Tom Markland In 2024, the Eastern Panhandle's judicial system saw a significant rise in case load, conducting over 7,000 hearings and increasing the number of court-appointed attorneys to address a surge in juvenile and

Holiday Police Activity in Charles Town and Martinsburg

Police Logs for December 29, 2024 The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Staff The latest police logs reveal a series of incidents reported in the vicinity of towns like Charles Town and Martinsburg, where local law enforcement responded to various emergencies, disturbances, and traffic-related events over the holiday period.

Harpers Ferry's ZaBarr Jones Celebrated with Quilt of Valor

Harpers Ferry's ZaBarr Jones Celebrated with Quilt of Valor

Unsung Hero ZaBarr Jones receives Quilt of Valor The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Toni Milbourne ZaBarr Jones, honored as an Unsung Hero by The Journal, received a Quilt of Valor during his visit home for Christmas. Originally from Jefferson County, he serves at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and

Berkeley Heights Elementary Receives Grant for Music Program

Friends of Music gives grant to Berkeley Heights Elementary School The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Staff Friends of Music has awarded a $400 grant to Berkeley Heights Elementary School to acquire additional xylophones for its music classes, benefiting students from kindergarten to second grade. Music teacher Meghan Butler

Community Remembers Logan Young: Seeking Justice for a Fallen Hero

Community Remembers Logan Young: Seeking Justice for a Fallen Hero

A time to remember…a time for answers The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports on the ongoing investigation into the tragic 2020 fire in Martinsburg that claimed the life of local firefighter and National Guardsman Logan Young. The fire, set by an unidentified arsonist

Shepherdstown Set to Welcome New Tourism Swing at Park

Shepherdstown Set to Welcome New Tourism Swing at Park

West Virginia's Almost Heaven Swings likely to gain Shepherdstown addition in new year The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is planning to enhance local tourism by installing a new swing at James Rumsey Monument Park, facing the Potomac River. This