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Charles Town Key Club Raises Funds for Imagination Library

Charles Town Key Club Raises Funds for Imagination Library

Key Club members help fund books for local kids The Journal | Monday, January 6, 2025 By Tom Markland In Charles Town, students from local Key Clubs have raised $450.71 through the Cheer Booth to support the Imagination Library, which provides books to children. Key Club president Julie Fincham introduced

New Flight School at Martinsburg Airport Partners with Marshall University

New Flight School at Martinsburg Airport Partners with Marshall University

No. 6: Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport opens flight school The Journal | Monday, December 30, 2024 By Tom Markland The Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport has launched the Bill Noe Flight School in partnership with Marshall University, offering aspiring pilots in Martinsburg a pathway to obtain their pilot’s license.

Eastern Panhandle Judges Tackle Increased Cases in 2024

Eastern Panhandle Judges Tackle Increased Cases in 2024

23rd Judicial Circuit releases end-of-year review The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Tom Markland In 2024, the Eastern Panhandle's judicial system saw a significant rise in case load, conducting over 7,000 hearings and increasing the number of court-appointed attorneys to address a surge in juvenile and

Recent Arraignments Highlight Legal Challenges in Martinsburg Area

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on a series of arraignments in Berkeley County's Magistrate Court, detailing charges ranging from domestic battery in Martinsburg to DUI offenses affecting residents from Inwood and beyond. Notable cases involve individuals from

Middleway Bottling Project Supports Local 4-H and Fair Initiatives

Middleway Bottling Project Supports Local 4-H and Fair Initiatives

Team behind Middleway bottling facility donates to local organizations The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Tom Markland Mountain Pure, the team developing a bottling facility in Middleway, has pledged significant donations to local organizations including the 4-H Foundation and Fair Association. With commitments such as $25,000 for new

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,

Judge Faircloth's Legacy and Future for Judicial Circuit Changes

Judge Faircloth's Legacy and Future for Judicial Circuit Changes

Judge Faircloth reflects on year as Chief Judge The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Tom Markland As her term as Chief Judge of the 23rd Circuit draws to a close, Judge Laura V. Faircloth reflects on her experiences, highlighting the importance of courtroom operations and judicial collaboration with the