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Local Perspectives on Political Landscape from Charles Town and Martinsburg

Journal Junctions for May 18, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, May 17, 2025 By Staff In a recent article by The Journal, various viewpoints are shared regarding political events and figures, particularly Trump and the Democratic Party. Opinions from towns like Charles Town and Martinsburg reveal a mix of admiration and

Local Leaders Discuss Economic Development in Kearneysville

Local Leaders Discuss Economic Development in Kearneysville

Local representatives discuss data centers and locality pay at 2025 Legislative Wrap-up The Journal | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up hosted by the Martinsburg-Berkeley County and Jefferson County chambers of commerce in Kearneysville, business owners engaged with local representatives, including Senators Barrett and

Top Eighth-Graders from Local Schools Honored by Kiwanis

Top Eighth-Graders from Local Schools Honored by Kiwanis

Best and brightest middle schoolers earn medals from Kiwanis The Journal | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that 48 outstanding eighth-graders from Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Wildwood were honored by the Kiwanis Club for their exceptional academic achievements during a ceremony held at Harpers

Charles Town Advocates for Historic Building Preservation

Charles Town Now voices concerns about historic buildings at Jefferson County Commission The Journal | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent meeting, Charles Town Now expressed concerns to the Jefferson County Commission regarding the preservation of historic buildings in Charles Town as the commission plans to repurpose

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Flood Warnings Triggered as Potomac River Rises Near Harpers Ferry

Be prepared for flood conditions across the area The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following over two inches of rainfall, areas like Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown are experiencing road closures and flood warnings due to rising floodwaters in local rivers and creeks. The National Weather Service reports

Shepherdstown Town Council Welcomes New Members, Approves Funding

Shepherdstown Town Council Welcomes New Members, Approves Funding

Shepherdstown Town Council swears in members, approves funding for CATF and Rose Hill Cemetery The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Shepherdstown Town Council welcomed new members Carrie Blessing and Marty Amerikaner and discussed various community initiatives. They considered changes to the Special

Shepherdstown Completes First Phius-Certified Passive House

Shepherdstown Completes First Phius-Certified Passive House

West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house at the end of its construction The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, local builder Dominic Valentine has completed West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house at 312 W. German St. This innovative home, designed