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Local Residents Express Political Sentiments Ahead of Christmas

Journal Junction for Dec 23 The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Toni Milbourne In the latest Journal Junction published by The Journal, local residents voice their frustrations regarding various national issues, including the support for wounded veterans and political leadership. Letters from Martinsburg highlight concerns over the need for

Local Emergency Services Respond to Various Incidents

Fire/EMS for Dec. 23 The Journal | Monday, December 23, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports on emergency services activity in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, detailing numerous incidents from December 20 and 21. Key responses included cardiac arrests, traffic accidents, and psychiatric emergencies, with notable events occurring in local

Free Apple Distribution Event Brings Community Together in Ranson

Free Apple Distribution Event Brings Community Together in Ranson

An apple a day…for free The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Toni Milbourne This article from *The Journal* highlights a successful apple distribution event held at the Ranson Civic Center, organized by local agencies, including the Jefferson County Extension Office and Community Markets Inc. Amid an apple surplus

Local Voices Weigh In on Christmas Spirit and Governance

Journal Junction for Dec. 20 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal's latest commentary features reactions from residents across local areas, addressing various issues. From a church in Berkeley County charging for Christmas pageants to concerns over President Musk's budget cuts affecting

Shepherdstown's Market House Transformed into Welcome Center

Shepherdstown's Market House Transformed into Welcome Center

Shepherdstown opens Welcome Center in former library site The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Jefferson County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau celebrated the opening of its third welcome center at the historic Market House in Shepherdstown, a former library building. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from

Historic Swearing-In of Judges for Charles Town's New Circuit

Historic Swearing-In of Judges for Charles Town's New Circuit

Jefferson judges sworn for newly formed 28th Judicial Circuit The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports that Jefferson County is set to become the 28th Judicial Circuit, following re-districting by the West Virginia Legislature. Starting January 1, 2025, Judges David Hammer and Bridget Cohee will

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Ring in the Holidays with Festive Celebrations and Parades

Bolivar and Harpers Ferry celebrate the holidays with parade and events The Journal | Monday, December 16, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports on the 53rd annual Olde Tyme Christmas celebration in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, highlighting various festive events, including horse-drawn rides, workshops, reenactments, and musical performances from local