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Local Voices in Charles Town and Martinsburg Demand Change

Journal Junction for April 14 The Journal | Sunday, April 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the latest commentary published by The Journal, residents from various towns including Martinsburg and Charles Town voice their concerns over government mismanagement and economic challenges. Key issues highlighted include the mismanagement of local resources, the

Martinsburg Man Linked to Drug Trafficking in Local Towns

Martinsburg Man Linked to Drug Trafficking in Local Towns

Mexican national admits to drug trafficking operation role in the Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Jose Alberto Camarena Rocha, a 31-year-old from Mexico, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges involving heroin and illegal reentry, connecting him to a drug organization distributing substances in towns

Local Leader Berniece Collis Recognized as Distinguished Citizen

Local Leader Berniece Collis Recognized as Distinguished Citizen

Shenandoah Area Council names Collis Berkeley County Distinguished Citizen The Journal | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shenandoah Area Council hosted a ceremony at the Holiday Inn to honor Berniece Collis as Berkeley County's Distinguished Citizen for 2025. A native of the area, Collis has made

DUI Checkpoints Funded by New Grant for Berkeley County Roads

Berkeley Sheriff’s Office gets grant to fund checkpoints The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department has secured a grant from the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention to fund DUI checkpoints in the area, aimed at enhancing road safety. The grant will

Former C.W. Shipley Aide Pleads Guilty to Child Battery

Former C.W. Shipley Aide Pleads Guilty to Child Battery

Former school aide pleads guilty to battery of student The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Prinsea Rolanda Star Hill, a former aide at C.W. Shipley Elementary in Charles Town, pleaded guilty to battery against a disabled child in her classroom. Following the incident in April 2024,

Advance Care Planning Events in Kearneysville Enhance End-of-Life Choices

Advance Care Planning Events in Kearneysville Enhance End-of-Life Choices

Advance care planning sessions set in the Panhandle The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Hospice of the Panhandle is hosting advance care planning sessions in Kearneysville to educate locals on documenting healthcare preferences, aligning end-of-life care with individual values. This initiative coincides with National Healthcare Decision Day

Martinsburg Police Incident Report: April 4-5 Highlights

Police Logs for April 7 The Journal | Sunday, April 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal's recent police logs provide a detailed account of incidents reported in Martinsburg and surrounding areas from April 4 and 5, 2023. Numerous events, including vehicle accidents, shoplifting incidents, and disturbances, highlight ongoing