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Local Voices Critique Politics and Heating Costs in Area

Journal Junction - December 25, 2024 The Journal | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 By Staff In the latest issue of The Journal, locals from Charles Town, Inwood, and Martinsburg critique political hypocrisy and economic issues impacting the region. From concerns about Biden's stances on the death penalty and abortion

Festive Family Day Celebrates Local Veterans in Martinsburg

Festive Family Day Celebrates Local Veterans in Martinsburg

DAR and SAR support Family Day for the 167th Airlift Wing The Journal | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 By Staff Recently, members of the West Virginia Society Daughters of the American Revolution (WVDAR) and the General Adam Stephen Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) collaborated for a Family

Shepherdstown's Town Run Watershed Secures $5K Grant Funding

Shepherdstown's Town Run Watershed Secures $5K Grant Funding

Town Run Watershed receives $5K in grant funding The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston On December 18, The Journal reported that the Town Run Watershed Steering Committee in Shepherdstown received a $5,000 Stream Partners Grant for the second consecutive year from the West Virginia Stream Partners

Middleway District's Jane Tabb Departs Jefferson County Commission

Tabb completes her final term on the Jefferson County Commission The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Ainsley Hall Jane Tabb concluded her tenure as a commissioner representing the Middleway District, highlighted by her election in 2001, a significant milestone as the first woman to hold the position in the

Santa's Breakfast Event Thrives in Shepherdstown

Santa's Breakfast Event Thrives in Shepherdstown

Breakfast With Santa returns to pre-pandemic numbers at Blue Moon Cafe The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club's annual Breakfast With Santa at Blue Moon Cafe drew significant crowds this year, surpassing pre-pandemic attendance levels. Santa and Mrs. Claus highlighted the

Local Police Log Highlights Incidents in Martinsburg Area

Police Logs for Dec. 23 The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Staff On December 20 and 21, the Martinsburg City Police and Jefferson County Law Enforcement responded to a series of incidents including vehicle accidents, shoplifting, and disturbances in local neighborhoods such as Foxcroft Ave and N. Queen St.

Shepherdstown Hosts PVAS Program on Light Pollution Awareness

PVAS to host Making the Night Sky Visible The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Staff The Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) invites local residents to its January program, 'Making the Night Sky Visible', taking place on January 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the