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BSR Inc. Approved to Support Clarke County Emergency Training

BSR Inc. Approved to Support Clarke County Emergency Training

Private EMS provider authorized to operate in Clarke County The Winchester Star | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Winchester Star reports that BSR Inc. has been authorized by the Clarke County Board of Supervisors to operate as an emergency medical services (EMS) agency in the area, though its

Berryville Residents Demand Action on Truck Traffic Hazards

Berryville Residents Demand Action on Truck Traffic Hazards

Resident: Large trucks causing safety problems along Crums Church Road The Winchester Star | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents along Crums Church Road near Berryville have raised safety concerns over large trucks using the road as a shortcut, prompting Connie Fisher to seek action from the Clarke County

Charles Town Man Indicted for Assault at Local Concert Venue

W.Va. man indicted in Winchester concert venue assault The Winchester Star | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Michael Lee Williams, a 42-year-old man from Charles Town, was indicted for malicious wounding after allegedly breaking another man's nose during an altercation at The Monument concert venue in

Local Concerns Rise Over Proposed Transmission Line Near Harpers Ferry

FirstEnergy transmission line project raises questions, concerns The Winchester Star | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy's proposal for a new 500-kV transmission line through Frederick County raises concerns among local residents and officials, particularly regarding its impact on property values and aesthetics. During an open house

Open House for Major Transmission Line Upgrades Near Clear Brook

Open House for Major Transmission Line Upgrades Near Clear Brook

Open house for transmission line upgrades to be held at MSV tonight The Winchester Star | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway FirstEnergy is hosting an open house tonight at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss a proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line that

Charles Town Author Connects Art and Science Through NASA’s Titan Mission

Charles Town Author Connects Art and Science Through NASA’s Titan Mission

Letter to the editor: Two varieties, same species The Winchester Star | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a letter to the editor of The Winchester Star, David OBoyle highlights the connection between science and art, inspired by the upcoming NASA Dragonfly mission to Titan. This initiative echoes the

Clear Brook Residents Rally Against Costly Roundabout Proposal

Clear Brook Residents Rally Against Costly Roundabout Proposal

Letter to the editor: Say 'no' to roundabout The Winchester Star | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a letter to The Winchester Star, Arthur Bragg expresses strong opposition to the proposed roundabout at the U.S. 11/Old Charles Town Road intersection, citing cost hikes from