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Local Concerns: Health, Safety, and Governance in Charles Town

Journal Junction for Jan. 3 The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne In a recent Journal Junction column, writers from various towns voiced concerns over local health and safety issues, particularly the need for anti-smoking regulations in public businesses prevalent in Charles Town and the inefficacy of the

Political Accountability: Krouse and Jackson Ousted from Leadership

Political Accountability: Krouse and Jackson Ousted from Leadership

No. 1: Krouse, Jackson removed from office in Jefferson County; face criminal charges The Journal | Monday, December 30, 2024 By Toni Milbourne In a significant ruling by a three-judge panel, Jefferson County Commissioners Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson were removed from office due to their repeated absences from commission meetings,

Kearneysville's Keep Going K9s Aids Veterans with Service Dogs

Kearneysville's Keep Going K9s Aids Veterans with Service Dogs

Keep Going K9s brings service dogs to veterans The Journal | Monday, December 30, 2024 By Toni Milbourne Keep Going K9s, based in Kearneysville, strives to support local veterans and first responders by pairing them with specially trained service dogs. Founded in 2023, this 501c3 organization addresses the pressing need for

Kearneysville Community Seeks Justice in Firefighter's Death

Investigation continues in 2020 arson that killed local firefighter The Winchester Star | Sunday, December 29, 2024 By Tonu Milbourne In the ongoing investigation of an arson that resulted in the tragic death of Senior Airman Logan Young in Kearneysville, local authorities are diligently pursuing leads. Young, a dedicated firefighter and

Harpers Ferry's ZaBarr Jones Celebrated with Quilt of Valor

Harpers Ferry's ZaBarr Jones Celebrated with Quilt of Valor

Unsung Hero ZaBarr Jones receives Quilt of Valor The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Toni Milbourne ZaBarr Jones, honored as an Unsung Hero by The Journal, received a Quilt of Valor during his visit home for Christmas. Originally from Jefferson County, he serves at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and

Upcoming Local Events: Ethics Workshop, Museum Tour, and Social Luncheon

In the Know for Dec. 29 The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal highlights upcoming events in the region, including a session by the SHRM Eastern Panhandle on ethical decision-making set for January 8 at Blue Ridge CTC Tech Campus, aimed at enhancing organizations' ethical

Community Remembers Logan Young: Seeking Justice for a Fallen Hero

Community Remembers Logan Young: Seeking Justice for a Fallen Hero

A time to remember…a time for answers The Journal | Friday, December 27, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports on the ongoing investigation into the tragic 2020 fire in Martinsburg that claimed the life of local firefighter and National Guardsman Logan Young. The fire, set by an unidentified arsonist