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Martinsburg Pop-Up Pantry Boosts Local Food Assistance Efforts

Martinsburg Pop-Up Pantry Boosts Local Food Assistance Efforts

Pop-up pantry feeds families in Martinsburg The Journal | Thursday, January 30, 2025 By Tom Markland In Martinsburg, the local Mercy to Others Ministry has revitalized its community efforts by hosting a pop-up pantry that served 22 families, totaling 52 individuals, at the Adam Stephen Homes. This faith-based nonprofit, which relies

Shepherd University Empowers Students to Advocate for Change

Shepherd University Empowers Students to Advocate for Change

Shepherd University groups teach students how to write to representatives The Journal | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Tom Markland Shepherd University students engaged in a significant program designed to enhance their writing skills while actively connecting with local representatives. On a recent Tuesday, the collaboration between the Shepherd Writing Project,

Middleway Historic District Threatened by Proposed Development

Middleway Historic District Threatened by Proposed Development

Middleway Historic District added to group's West Virginia Endangered Properties List The Journal | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Tom Markland The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has added the Middleway Historic District to its Endangered Properties List, highlighting concerns about a proposed water bottling facility by Sidewinder Industries

Local Crime Update: Recent Arraignments in Martinsburg Area

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on a range of criminal arraignments in Berkeley County, highlighting cases such as Michael Taylor's murder charge and Marvin Haskins' attempted murder charge, alongside numerous misdemeanor offenses involving domestic battery and

Recent Arraignments in Charles Town and Surrounding Areas

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Tuesday, January 28, 2025 By Tom Markland In a recent report by The Journal, several individuals from areas including Charles Town, Ranson, and Shepherdstown faced arraignments in Jefferson County Magistrate Court on various charges ranging from shoplifting to DUI and possession of controlled substances.

Shepherdstown Breakfast Celebrates MLK Jr. and Funds Local Scholarships

Shepherdstown Breakfast Celebrates MLK Jr. and Funds Local Scholarships

Annual breakfast honors MLK Jr., raises money for scholarship The Journal | Monday, January 27, 2025 By Tom Markland The annual breakfast hosted by The Jefferson County Black Clergy Association at Asbury Methodist Church in Shepherdstown honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and raised funds for the Paige Jackson Scholarship Fund,

Harpers Ferry's Frostyfest Features Cocoa Crawl and Lantern Art

Harpers Ferry's Frostyfest Features Cocoa Crawl and Lantern Art

Frostyfest takes over Jefferson County with cocoa crawl, lantern festival The Journal | Monday, January 27, 2025 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on the festive Frostyfest celebration in Harpers Ferry, where local businesses participated in a countywide cocoa crawl, showcasing unique hot cocoa recipes. True Treats Candy offered historical versions