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Local Voices Weigh In on Politics and Community Issues

Journal Junctions for May 25, 2025 The Journal | Saturday, May 24, 2025 By Staff The May 25, 2025 issue of The Journal features a diverse array of local opinions from residents across Martinsburg, Charles Town, and Bunker Hill. Contributors express their concerns about the Trump administration's impact on

Charles Town Veteran Alvin Mills Reflects on Vietnam Service

Charles Town Veteran Alvin Mills Reflects on Vietnam Service

Mills served proudly in Vietnam, faced no negativity upon return The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Alvin Mills, a Charles Town native and 1969 high school graduate, reflects on his service in Vietnam as the last Jefferson County draftee. Trained as an engineer specializing in heavy equipment,

Free CPR and First-Aid Classes Offered in Ranson

Free CPR and First-Aid Classes Offered in Ranson

Lifesaving classes available for all The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency offers free CPR and first-aid classes to individuals seeking training in Ranson. With a consistent schedule established over the years, classes take place every second Tuesday,

Hagerstown Drug Trafficker Sentenced: Impact Felt in Ranson

Around the Region - May 23, 2025 The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Staff In a significant ruling reported by The Journal, Juan Manuel De La Rosa-Tejeda, also known as 'Little Papi', was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation out

Community Events in Charles Town and Millville This May

Around the Region - May 25, 2025 The Journal | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Staff In a recent edition of The Journal, key events in the local area include Potomac Valley Audubon Society's Weed Warrior training on May 29 at Cool Spring Preserve, aimed at volunteers wanting to

Spring Mills High School's Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

Spring Mills High School's Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

Bright futures begin: Spring Mills High honors class of 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Thursday, Spring Mills High School celebrated the graduation of 391 students, marking a significant milestone for the Class of 2025. Among the graduates were Lyza Bryan, Sophie Taylor, and Paige

Shepherd University Graduate Eli Hall Receives Historic Fulbright Award

Shepherd University Graduate Eli Hall Receives Historic Fulbright Award

Recent Shepherd graduate becomes first to receive Fulbright scholarship The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Eli Hall, a recent graduate from Shepherd University, has made history as the first student from the institution to receive a Fulbright scholarship. Selected from a competitive pool of around 4,000