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Local Arraignments Highlight Ongoing Legal Concerns in Harpers Ferry and Beyond

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent report by The Journal, various individuals were arraigned in Jefferson County Magistrate Court for a range of offenses, including felony charges for drug possession, financial exploitation of the elderly, and child neglect. Notable cases

Charles Town Museum Marks 60 Years with Historic Exhibit

Charles Town Museum Marks 60 Years with Historic Exhibit

Jefferson County Museum celebrates 60th anniversary with new exhibit The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Charles Town's Jefferson County Museum has officially reopened to commemorate its 60th anniversary, showcasing a new exhibit that chronicles local history from prehistoric times through significant

Shepherd University Hosts 99th Annual WV Academy of Science Meeting

Shepherd University Hosts 99th Annual WV Academy of Science Meeting

Young scientists rally at Shepherd for 99th annual meeting The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At Shepherd University, the West Virginia Academy of Science held its 99th annual meeting, bringing together scientists from various institutions, including local schools like Spring Mills High School. President Dr. Mary J.

Martinsburg Welcomes Snooks Shaved Ice & Soft Serve Store

Martinsburg Welcomes Snooks Shaved Ice & Soft Serve Store

Snooks Shaved Ice & Soft Serve moves into brick-and-mortar store The Journal | Saturday, April 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Snooks Shaved Ice & Soft Serve has opened a new brick-and-mortar store at 788 Foxcroft Ave. in Martinsburg, enhancing the local culinary landscape just in time for the warmer months. Founded

Shepherdstown's Read-A-Palooza Supports Local Literacy Efforts

'Read-A-Palooza' raises money to help local kids access books The Journal | Saturday, April 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on Read-A-Palooza, a lively event held at Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, aimed at promoting literacy among local youth through Read Aloud West Virginia. The initiative, rejuvenated

New Bus Routes Connect Hedgesville and Spring Mills by 2026

New Bus Routes Connect Hedgesville and Spring Mills by 2026

Hedgesville, Spring Mills to receive EPTA service starting 2026 The Journal | Friday, April 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the Eastern Panhandle Transit Association's proposal to introduce new bus routes connecting Hedgesville and Spring Mills by 2026. The planned routes will link to a new

Recent Arrests in Martinsburg and Surrounding Areas

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, March 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on a series of recent criminal arraignments in local courts, featuring individuals from Martinsburg, Ranson, Kearneysville, and other nearby areas. Key cases include Christopher Silva charged with reckless driving, Vaughn Hamilton facing aggravated DUI,