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Legal Battle Erupts Over Mountain Pure Facility Plans Near Middleway

Sidewinder sues planning commission over Mountain Pure rejection West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Sidewinder Enterprises has filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson County Planning Commission for rejecting its Mountain Pure beverage facility plan, igniting a potential legal battle in the community. Local opposition, spearheaded

Shepherdstown Welcomes State's First Phius Certified Passive House

Shepherdstown to be home of first Phius design-certified passive house in the state West Virginia Press Association | Friday, March 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, Sean and Tracey Porter are set to move into West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house this June, marking a significant step

New First Responders Enhance Emergency Services in Martinsburg

Berkeley County Commission recognizes new first responders, agrees to take Jefferson County Day Report participants West Virginia Press Association | Friday, March 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Berkeley County Commission recognized 21 new first responders, including 12 firefighters and nine emergency telecommunicators, a significant addition for

Historic Mannington Public School Named Endangered Site

2025 ‘Endangered Properties’ list now includes state’s oldest public school West Virginia Press Association | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Three significant sites in West Virginia, including the Mannington Public School, the state’s oldest operating public school, have been added to the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’

Shepherdstown Hosts Inaugural Women in Business Conference

Inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference brings professionals of all ages, industries together West Virginia Press Association | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference, inspired by Shepherd University student Chloe Waldeck, brought together 65 professionals in Shepherdstown for networking and learning opportunities. The

Shenandoah Junction's Cari Jubb Named High School Counselor of the Year

Jefferson High’s Cari Jubb named High School Counselor of the Year West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cari Jubb, a dedicated school counselor at Jefferson High School, has been honored as the High School Counselor of the Year during the West Virginia School Counselor

Community Voices Rally against Mountain Pure Water Project

Jefferson County Planning Commission rejects the Mountain Pure project West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Autumn Shelton At a recent meeting held at Washington High School, over 500 community members attended as the Jefferson County Planning Commission voted against the Mountain Pure Water bottling facility proposed by