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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

Local Crime Update: Recent Arraignments in Martinsburg Area

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on multiple criminal arraignments in the region, highlighting various individuals facing charges ranging from terroristic threats to domestic violence. Notable cases include Joseph A. DeSoto, accused of making threats, and Nicholas Clinton Hess, charged

Tabb Interrogates State Officials During Mountain Party Hearing in Charles Town

Tabb Interrogates State Officials During Mountain Party Hearing in Charles Town

Tabb questions Secretary of State’s office in second session of damages hearing The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tom Markland A damages hearing in Charles Town for the West Virginia Mountain Party involved David Tabb questioning Donald Kersey, Chief of Staff of the Secretary of State’s Office,