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Recent Arraignments Signal Ongoing Legal Challenges in Local Communities

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on recent arraignments in the region, highlighting cases from various towns including Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. Notably, several individuals face serious charges such as felonies for sexual abuse, obtaining money under false pretenses,

Automatic Enrollment Program Launches for Local High School Seniors

Shepherd University partners with Berkeley County Schools for automatic enrollment The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Staff Shepherd University has partnered with Berkeley County Schools to implement an automatic enrollment initiative for graduating seniors from Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Musselman, and Spring Mills High Schools. Students with a GPA of 2.

Local Women Unite for Meals on Wheels Dessert Cookbook

Local Women Unite for Meals on Wheels Dessert Cookbook

Local women contribute dessert recipes for Meals on Wheels The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Lyn Widmyer In a delightful effort to support Meals on Wheels, fourteen local women from the area have contributed dessert recipes for a new cookbook titled “A Sweet Tribute to 14 Remarkable Women and

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 Support Groups Address Alzheimer’s, Addiction, and Grief

Support Groups for Dec. 23 The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Staff The Journal reports on various support groups and resources available for individuals and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, addiction, and grief in the area, specifically noting meetings in places like Ranson, Hagerstown, and Martinsburg. Programs are

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