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Local Crime Update: Arraignments in Ranson and Charles Town

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, February 22, 2025 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on recent arraignments in Ranson and Charles Town, where local residents face a range of misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI, possession of controlled substances, and strangulation. Notable cases include Chad Lee Nevdar, 41,

Recent Arraignments Spotlight Legal Challenges in Local Communities

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Tom Markland In a recent report from The Journal, several individuals were arraigned in magistrate court on various criminal charges in towns like Charles Town, Ranson, and Harpers Ferry. Notable cases include Corey Allen Nelson facing felony charges for

Riley Moore's Martinsburg Office to Support Eastern Panhandle Residents

Rep. Riley Moore opens office in Martinsburg The Journal | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Tom Markland Congressman Riley Moore has inaugurated his new office in Martinsburg, aiming to enhance community interaction and support for constituents across the Eastern Panhandle, including areas like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town. With a focus

Martinsburg Police Involved in Fatal Shooting Incident

Martinsburg Police Involved in Fatal Shooting Incident

Officer-involved shooting results in fatality The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025 By Tom Markland In a tragic incident in Martinsburg, a suspect was fatally shot by officers from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police after he allegedly threatened them with a rifle. The situation

Ricochet Quartet Serenades at South Jefferson Library's Valentine’s Event

Ricochet Quartet Serenades at South Jefferson Library's Valentine’s Event

Barbershop Quartet performs for Valentine’s Day at South Jefferson Public Library The Journal | Friday, February 14, 2025 By Tom Markland On Valentine's Day, the Ricochet barbershop quartet performed at South Jefferson Public Library, celebrating the holiday with classic songs to an enthusiastic crowd. This event, part of

Bonnie’s Bus Brings Mammography Services to Ranson & Berkeley Springs

Bonnie’s Bus will make three stops in the Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Tom Markland Bonnie’s Bus, a mobile mammography center from the WVU Cancer Institute, will make stops in Ranson and nearby Berkeley Springs this March. Aimed at providing accessible mammograms, the 45-foot

Local Arraignments Update: Charges Filed in Harpers Ferry and Beyond

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on recent arraignments in local courts, reflecting a range of criminal charges in the area. Notable cases include Elizabeth Ellen Martinez, charged with domestic battery, and Khalil Vaughn O'Bannion, facing felony charges