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Local Emergency Responses Highlighted in Recent Fire/EMS Report

Fire/EMS for Dec. 20 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff On December 18, emergency services responded to a series of incidents across local areas, including abdominal and chest pains, falls, and vehicle accidents affecting residents from Ranson to Harpers Ferry. Reports highlighted cases of diabetic emergencies and

Local Voices Weigh In on Christmas Spirit and Governance

Journal Junction for Dec. 20 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal's latest commentary features reactions from residents across local areas, addressing various issues. From a church in Berkeley County charging for Christmas pageants to concerns over President Musk's budget cuts affecting

Martinsburg Churches Celebrate December with Holiday Events

Church Events for December 20, 2024 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff The Journal highlights a series of festive events scheduled for December 2024 in Martinsburg and the surrounding areas. Calvary UMC kicks off the month with a delicious spaghetti dinner, while Pikeside resumes its tradition with a

Local Crime Update: Recent Arraignments in Martinsburg Area

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on multiple criminal arraignments in the region, highlighting various individuals facing charges ranging from terroristic threats to domestic violence. Notable cases include Joseph A. DeSoto, accused of making threats, and Nicholas Clinton Hess, charged

Blue Ridge Primary School Receives Music Grant from Friends of Music

Blue Ridge Primary School Receives Music Grant from Friends of Music

Friends of Music gives grant to Blue Ridge Primary School The Journal | Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Staff Friends of Music has awarded Blue Ridge Primary School a $400 grant to purchase a new Sonor sub-contrabass resonator bar, enhancing the music education program for students in kindergarten to second grade.

Emergency Response Highlights from Berkeley and Jefferson Counties

Daily Fire/EMS Logs for December 19, 2024 The Journal | Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Staff On December 17, 2024, emergency services in the region responded to a variety of incidents, including several traffic accidents and health emergencies across Berkeley and Jefferson counties. Notable calls included multiple breathing issues in

Marvin Chapel Hosts Live Nativity; Scholarship Established at HCC

Around the Region - December 19, 2024 The Journal | Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Staff On December 19, 2024, The Journal reported on several local events and news impacting the community. Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church in Martinsburg invites residents to its Live Nativity scene and open house on Saturday,